Well I've got 105k+ miles on my stock clutch and it still holds for day-to-day driving but now when I go WOT the clutch slips like crazy. I guess now is a good time to replace it while it's still drivable rather than adding a tow truck to the list of expenses.

Anyway, my question is, how much should labor be for a full clutch (and all related accessories) replacement be? How many hours should it take a guy (on average) who has been working on Nissans for the last 10-12 years? I've got a guy who has been working on them at the dealership for years and he does work on the side for me at 40 bucks an hour and cost on parts rather than 75/hr and full retail like the dealership would charge. So how many hours should it take him to do the whole shebang... clutch, pressure plate, etc, etc...

Also- what does parts the "etc, etc" involve? What components should I make sure are replaced at the same time as the clutch.

Thanks!!!
-Kyle

 

Actual labor should not take too long. Maybe 4-5 hours should be plenty of time. Now here is the kicker. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE PARTS AND THAT THEY ARE CORRECT BEFORE DIGGING IN. Nothing delays a project like having to get more parts. Clutch disc/pressure plate/throw out bearing/pilot shaft bearing/alignment tool.

One other thing that might make the process longer is the need to have the flywheel resurfaced. Should be done everytime. If the mechanic doesn't have easy access to a lathe, it will make the project into a 2 day instead of a 5 hour deal. Would be nice to have an extra ready to go, but it's not always easy to do.

 

I've seen $300-$350 for labor in LA. I know a Nissan mechanic who does side jobs during the weekends that will charge me $250. That includes getting the flywheel resurfaced and replacing the rear-end seal.

 

replace the two Differential oil seals where the shaft goes into the transmission they are only like $12.00 each from the dealership.

 

need to replace the millenium transfunctioner too