Chessie

Greetings -

So it seems that, going by the book, replacing the clutch accumulator is a 6 hour job. I've done extensive research here on the boards, and on other forums, and the consensus seems to be that an experienced person can manage this job in an hour. Most who take it on for the first time seem to take around 2 hours. This includes prep, cleanup, and in at least a few instances, fabrication of tools to do the job.

My shop quoted me about 6.5 hours labor. Adding pars and labor brings the cost up to about $950 or so.

So - wondering if anybody has had their local shop do this job for a reasonable rate, or if the 6+ hours of labor is what I should be expecting to pay if I don't do this one myself, or call up some friends and offer good single malt scotch as payment?

Thanks -

-c

rmc1148

https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-20...tch/Hydraulic/ I see about 580 in parts as I would do slave also. If you have skills do it yourself or shop around prices from reputable shop= don't let someone unfamiliar do the job.

wross996tt

You also need to consider the slave...it often is replaced at the same time...

MK19

The master takes almost no time once the car is on the lift and the pan is off. I'd say 1-2 hours including topping the fluid and a quick test drive. You just put a strap wrench on the bulb and off/on it goes. You can check the part with Sunset. As there is little time getting it on the rack and the pan removed, its not like there's a ton of lost labor if you don't do the slave at the same time.........but if you do, then you are probably looking at the 6 hours or so, but an experienced guy could do it in 4 I'd say. I can tell you that any shop that wants 6+ hours to R&R the accumulator alone either doesn't know what they are talking about or their trying to rip you a new one.......either way, keep shopping.

MK19

Opps, I meant "The Accumulator takes almost no time......."

Chessie

Thank you, gentlemen -

Yes, I'm well aware of the slave issue, and that generally most people will replace both at the same time. If the quote I received was to do both, I'd feel a little better about the number. But simply for the accumulator, seems really high to me.

Thanks again for the responses.

-c

juanbenae

you don't mention where you are located, if you share that maybe somebody here might have another indi shop suggestion in your area. with what you've researched it seems you could talk to a good shop owner sharing your knowledge on what needs to be done. ask if they've done the work before and is there is any wiggle room when it comes to dollars & sense. you have to recognize a shop needs to make its revenue, but a good customer will take that into consideration and pay for 4 hours of labor instead of the six the book says... plus, good shop owners appreciate (find refreshing) an owner that knows something about one of these cars and is informed.


the circle of trust keeps you coming back.

jason952

2 hours

"02996ttx50

its four hours +/- pre scotch. for the slave/accumulator ( since trans needs to be "lowered" inch or two! and accumulator alone is only ( one hour if that's all you do on jackstands ) but the car needs to be fully lifted ( again, clearance issue(s) ) dont do one ( as wross suggests correctly ) without the other. you're just asking for future grief. the accumulator doesn't need any "added' clearance, the slave r&r does. therein LIES the issue and time difference involved.

book time, yeah 6 hours but they always jack ya at least 33%. a pro is in/out in four hours MAX ( 3 if they want/need to be somewhere else! ) all bled and off and running. done it twice, at least, ( with HELP ). accumulator was 140 last i bought one ( is explosively charged! so some wont "ship, pickup only!? ) this world, oy..) but steering wheels w airbags are fine?! go figure.

while slave was $550/600+/-. you do the math.. good luck w it. if YOU'RE good its a diy,.. if not? dont bother.

993GT

probably doing one later this week, pending weather...I'll try to remember to time it.

"02996ttx50

rob, dont forget take into account whether or not you'll be "drinking" into your "estimated" timeline of repair. of the car! not to your "potential" hangover

993GT

he has been known to bring beer over... I'll try to stay 'dry' until after

"02996ttx50

ha. easy , son lol

911mhawk

it's a turbo Porsche and most shops make $ charging book time, not a cheap combo.
Your city and shops will determine what is fair to some extent.
If you don't have a relationship with a shop that works on these and you don't want to, buckle up. Retail for parts and full hours is what you were quoted.
$1k for both installed would be great if you could get it for that.
Some shops will give a little break and get you closer to actual hours and your own diligence on combining projects that should be done together helps too.

"02996ttx50

if its "only" the accumulator for 950/1000 then thats a screw job pure n simple its hour and that part costs 150$! so if thats BOTH for a grand it's a good deal @ 100 per hr labor and the shop will not be known for/using/needing to grease up their customers beforehand,