anyone know?

 

I was quoted $3000 if flywheel was still good and $4000 if flywheel needs to be replaced. This was at ASG in Fairfax, VA.

Rick

 

that sounds kinda high, i was told 2300ish. with an OK flywheel. $730 for the clutch from pelican + 16hours of labor @ 100/hour.

i would probably source the part from my tech tho, he usually cuts me a deal on parts

 

Here is my experience:
Parts (clutch kit, flywheel but also main shaft bearing, clutch release fork & shaft, rear main seal, main shaft seal "while you are in there"): about $1,500.00
Labor: 8 hours (my mechanic did not need to drop the engine anymore; lowering it by a few inches is enough, and saves lots of labor time and all fluids).

 

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Might be worth a trip to Canada, even with the price of gas

 

All the clutch and LWFW parts with installation should be around $2300 to $2500. Maybe a touch more if your shop has high labor charges.

 

As am993 said, ~1300 - $1500 in parts .
DIY and save $$$$$$$$$$.

cheers

Cgf

 

How hard is it REALLY to do for the average DIY'er??

Mine is shot and needs to be replaced. I can't justify spending the money to have someone do it if I can do it myself with a very mechanically inclined friend.

 

Just bought a 993 and it's going straight to the shop for a LW flywheel and clutch job (includes slave cylinder replacement), and RMS. Parts (OEM Porsche RS flywheel and Sachs clutch kit) were just shy of 2K and labor for all items mentioned is about $1400.

 

Who did the work? Sounds like a real deal.

 

Henry @ REFINED MOTORSPORT in Etobicoke. I brought all the parts to him (purchased in the US) and he charged me for labor. And for a few extra hours, he replaced the clutch slave cylinder, master cylinder, connecting hose, brake/clutch fluid, performed the 60K miles service, new spark plugs, replaced the valve cover gaskets, replace the pollen filters,... So Henry was happy, and me too!

 

We just changed my buddies 96 (993 of course); Clutch=$599 and Dual Mass Fly Wheel+Cover=$799

While the engine is out of the car replace:
-Power Pump Steering Belt
-Spark Plugs

 

What's involved in lowering the engine a few inches? Is it not about the same work as dropping it completely? I'm thinking about a little DIY project when my original clutch goes south.

 

Not bad at all if you know which end is the wrench and have a good lift. I did this over the winter and it turned out just fine. I did have to drop the motor, but I got to do more while your in there stuff.

 

My mechanic told me that by lowering the engine a few inches vs dropping the engine, he "does not need to drain/replace the fluids and unplug/reconnect all the wiring", or something along these lines. He reckons it saves him a good 6 hours of labor