Thread: Clutch on th way out - TD5

Originally Posted by Reads90

Ok in the Uk Land Rover says that a clutch change takes 6 hours. I used to know a dealership that could do them in 4 hours.Which they thought was great as they used to charge Land Rover and the customer 6 hours labour when it only took them 4 hours

they wouldn't would they

Originally Posted by hiline

they wouldn't would they

Oh yeah they would at a £120 ($280)per hour , which is what dealers in the Uk charge for anything on a disco

well i never

they must of had soar lips from all that kissing as well

Yep a clutch cahnge in a workshop should only take 5-8hrs max depending on the vehicle and about $900-$1000 total. He is trying to rip you off. Clutch kits are not that dear. There is a mob that make 4wd specific clutch kits at the momment, I can not remember the name and the kit is about $600 retail and that is an expensive clutch. Clutches are fairly cheap no matter what this mechanic says. Ring repco in Melbourne who I believe supply a fair range of clutch kits.
When I had my Pajero done 10 years ago (I know prices will have changed but will give you an idea of rip off prices), I was quoted $3200 for a gearbox rebuild (bearings and seal only) and clutch by Mitsubishi. One of my Dads mates did it at a Ford workshop and charged full workshop rates for $1200. If we had more time he could have done it in his back yard for about $800 and still made his hourly rate. He was the one that told me clutch kits and gearbox bearings are far cheaper than most people think.
Remembered clutch supplier for 4wd specific clutches : http://www.xtremeoutback.com.au/

Also
http://www.sunburybrakes.com.au/category2_10.htm
Price:
$341.00
inc GST within Australia

Suits Landrover

Defender 2.5 litre diesel Turbo (inc 200/300 tdi engine)

3/1992 to 3/1999

Discovery 2.5 litre Diesel Turbo 3/1992 to 3/1999

2441175

Originally Posted by Graeme

The flywheel on my 99 TD5 was replaced under a recall and the dealer had the job done in less than 1 day by removing the gearbox. They had a few to do but would only book 1 a day so they could use the hoist for other jobs too.

Yep, I remember getting this recall done. I was working nights at the time. Dropped if off at 0730 and they woke me up at 11:30 to let me know it was done

They did tell me at the time that since it's a fixed cost they get their best person onto it!

Remembered clutch supplier for 4wd specific clutches : http://www.xtremeoutback.com.au/

Also price for clutch kit from Sunbury Brakes
http://www.sunburybrakes.com.au/category2_10.htm
Price:
$341.00
inc GST within Australia

Suits Landrover

Defender 2.5 litre diesel Turbo (inc 200/300 tdi engine)
3/1992 to 3/1999
Discovery 2.5 litre Diesel Turbo 3/1992 to 3/1999
2441175

61 03 97443438 email sunburybrakes@iprimus.com.au
Ring them and see if they have one for a TD5

Ring repco in Melbourne who I believe supply a fair range of clutch kits.

Last clutch I did (admittedly a few years ago) REPCO were considerably dearer than dealer supplied

Martyn

Originally Posted by hiline

i'm going to try and get a mate of mine to make a solidmass flywheelso they can be machined

Dual mass flywheel is there for a reason though.