Thread: What's the avg cost of clutch installation?
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Old 07-02-2011, 04:21 AM   #3
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I'm looking to have my clutch install soon and I was wondering what's the going rate for the labor. thanks.
Don't let anyone touch it that has not changed the clutch on an Mkiv Toyota Supra turbo before. The procedure for this car is unique - it has several key differences from most other makes & models. It should cost about $400 in labor if you take it to a reputable, experienced shop. On a lift, with a transmission jack and two people who know exactly what they're doing, it can be done in four hours.

Alternatively, with the right tools you can do it yourself on high jackstands in about eight hours (you'll need a buddy's help during the job at two points, for about 15 minutes each time). You'll need to study the steps ahead of time, and be sure you have *everything* ready:
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/clutch/index.html
P.S. Don't give these instructions to 'bubba' at your local tranny shop - I can promise you he'll mess it up. A Getrag 6spd transmission is about $6K from Toyota......
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