Hey guys i have a quick question i know this guy that does work on a lot of 80s Toyota pickups. I asked him if he could put in my clutch and if i could help cuz i want to learn and i think its fun doing new stuff to my car.

I just want to know if you guys think ill be safe going with this guy i think he knows a lot but all of them old trucks are all Rear Wheel Drive.

I think he knows what he is doing but im not sure he works on FWD cars
He quoted me 200.00 and ill be there helping or learning is that a good price?

 

so ask him if he has worked with FWD cars or go with someone else if you don't feel comfortable....

 

Yeah that is a good idea ill ask him. Do you think 200.00 is a good price?

I had a little mexican Shop here in town quote me and they said 200.00 also but i kinda dont trust them only because i dont think they work on cars like mine they didnt even know what Scion was haha

 

200.00 for an install? Wow for my tC, it cost me 800.00 for the install. Sounds way to shady to me. You wont find a good place for 200.00

 

Toyota charged me 1690.00 with new clutch n new flywheel

 

Yeah this a mexican shop so yeah I don't know... maybe they just think it will be easy or something.
And that other guy that works on the 80s toyotas he looked at it and said 200 but I'm going to be there helping kinda

 

Just find a DYI and do it yourself. It's not that hard to do.

 

Well I have looked at some DIYs and it doesn't look to crazy hard or anything but I would like someone there with me that knows what's going on. Maybe ill post an add on craigslist looking for someone to help?

 

if the guy you know has done them before, you and him can crank it out in a day. just follow a DIY and you'll be fine. i started off by following a DIY, but then just went at it, got it out and put it back without doing the DIY anymore except for the torque amounts.

 

Holy crap, thats insane!

 

I know that is why i dont even think about going to the dealer only for some parts if its a dealer part.

 

DIY's are very nice and comprehensive , just that sometimes we dont always have as much time nor tools to dedicate ourselves to such a project. i had my clutch replaced for $500 even. $200 is a STEAL. if you are confident in him go for it. the thing is too if he's done one then he's BASICALLY done them all.

 

Yeah i just got another quote from a pretty good shop in town and he said 350 and i think that is a good price and i know he will do a good job.. I just wish i had a shop so i could do it myself and save some money that would be nice

 

I beg to differ...I charge 200 for most scions, however if i have to remove a turbo or charge pipes i will charge a kit install fee aswell.

anywho the tc is much different than any rearwheel drive transmission iv delt with, its much much harder to replace a clutch on the tc than a rear wheel drive car iv delt with so far. your best bet is to get someone who has done it on a fwd car, they will have a much better idea of whats going on.

 

Yeah I would like to try and install myself to save some money but I'm just a little scared I won't be able to do it. I'm pretty good at doing just about anything but I just haven't ever done it so.

 

If you trust him, it's worth it.

I replaced mine last month.

For a new clutch and flywheel

Toyota: $1600
Mechanics: $500-$700 with my parts, $800-$1000 using theirs.

Ultimately, a buddy and I ordered a new one on eBay, and dug into it. Took about 9 hours total over a week. We spent a couple days finding bastard tools like a 17mm line wrench. Went Stage 2 and total cost was around $550.

At the same time, if it's broken or the car doesn't start when everything is back together, if a dealer or mechanic did it it's their problem.