IMS/RMS/Clutch quote
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IMS/RMS/Clutch quote
Wow, after all the angst reading here and now with the class action suit and seeing my VIN listed, I just decided to bite the bullet and cost out the whole nine yards...IMS, RMS and clutch.
First quote $2600...[with the LN]!!
I don't think I'll be calling anybody else!
First quote $2600...[with the LN]!!
I don't think I'll be calling anybody else!
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That price is strangely low. Parts alone should be almost that much.
Complete clutch kit (clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc.) is ~$1200
LNE IMS bearing is $600
Oil/filter change (part of install of the LNE bearing) is $100 for materials
LNE install is 3-4 hours
Clutch job shop time is 6-8 hours
Complete clutch kit (clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc.) is ~$1200
LNE IMS bearing is $600
Oil/filter change (part of install of the LNE bearing) is $100 for materials
LNE install is 3-4 hours
Clutch job shop time is 6-8 hours
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That price is strangely low. Parts alone should be almost that much.
Complete clutch kit (clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc.) is ~$1200
LNE IMS bearing is $600
Oil/filter change (part of install of the LNE bearing) is $100 for materials
LNE install is 3-4 hours
Clutch job shop time is 6-8 hours
Complete clutch kit (clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc.) is ~$1200
LNE IMS bearing is $600
Oil/filter change (part of install of the LNE bearing) is $100 for materials
LNE install is 3-4 hours
Clutch job shop time is 6-8 hours
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From: Sonoma County, California
Just had the IMS bearing, rear main seal and clutch replaced - $2200.
Charged for 6 hours of labor. Originally having the IMS bearing replaced with the LNE. Mechanic told me they would check condition of clutch and replace, if necessary, which they did as it was down to 30%. No additional charge for labor on the clutch as it was already apart.
Charged for 6 hours of labor. Originally having the IMS bearing replaced with the LNE. Mechanic told me they would check condition of clutch and replace, if necessary, which they did as it was down to 30%. No additional charge for labor on the clutch as it was already apart.
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No sense in crying over spilled milk IMO. You should always get a written itemized estimate before the work starts so you're not caught off guard and it lets you comparison shop if their rates or quotes seem excessive.
I never quite understood people that just drop off their cars and tells the mechanic do what you need to do and then surprised at how much things are after the fact.
This is a car and not your health you're dealing with, although the bill could affect your health I suppose...
I never quite understood people that just drop off their cars and tells the mechanic do what you need to do and then surprised at how much things are after the fact.
This is a car and not your health you're dealing with, although the bill could affect your health I suppose...
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Yep, next up is an alignment and I'm going to be trying a different indy. I should have added that even with the 14 hours labor the whole job with parts was just shy of 2K, they were also the only local shop listed as a preferred LNE installer.
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the shop isnt doing you any favors by quoting low - if there are other parts (like the flywheel) that should be replaced - either they skip it and you get to pay twice for the same R&R when it fails - or they raise the price and your bill is a lot higher then expected - I would prefer they shoot high (include all of the "while you're in there list) and then trim back due to not needing everything)
with low miles you may not need anything else - but they should at least warn you of the potential unless they can see through the trans case and tell how the clutch was driven for the last 26k miles without opening it up
still - I think with low miles you are smart changing it - come back and fill out the end or report with a total what you end up actually paying - I would like to know
with low miles you may not need anything else - but they should at least warn you of the potential unless they can see through the trans case and tell how the clutch was driven for the last 26k miles without opening it up
still - I think with low miles you are smart changing it - come back and fill out the end or report with a total what you end up actually paying - I would like to know
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Keep in mind that C4 and Automatic trans add time/$$ to the job. If you don't state which model you have/had the work done on it is hard to know how that charge relates to other quotes/charges.