who has had their clutch replaced by acura with a new OEM one? how much did it set you back? I'm gonna need a clutch soon, and want to see if i'd be better off doing it myself with an aftermarket clutch

 

you're better off doing it yourself, it will probably wind up being cheaper, parts wise and the labor you can save by making a project out of it

Labor rates for a clutch install can't be all that favorable

 

dyi

 

how much is Acura charging for a new clutch, just the parts?

 

I dont recall exactly, but I believe it was in the $300 range, which you can get a nice exedy clutch for that price!

 

Acura quoted me approximately $900 for parts and labor in Charlotte, NC.

I went with the exedy for $265 + $150 to install.

Josh

 

I just had mine done. The OE parts quote was about $500, the ACT from Comptech option was $550 for comparison (it's cheaper at the Comptech web site, though shipping would have to be added). I chose an Exedy from clutchcityonline.com, which was $295 shipped 2nd day. They (my dealer) charged a bit under $500 to put it in, didn't need to machine the flywheel.

I decided to try aftermarket because my original clutch failed at 27k, and the replacement OE failed at 74k. So I'm hoping the Exedy will be more durable.


[Modified by 98R-1003 US, 11:16 PM 4/22/2002]

 

i think the pressure plate gets torqued to 16 ft/lbs.. i got mine done at acura cuz i was aways from home and didn't have much choice but it better to do it yourself...

 

Spilnker... drop by one weekend and we will knock that chit (and a 1/4 keg) out

Willis

 

nicey nice. thinking about waiting and doing a FD/FW as well, think that could happen? 1/2 keg maybe?

 

FW = ok easy chit
FD = gotta to speak to my tranny man first.

1/2 keg for two people? WTF?

Will

 

Man, I wish I had guys like you around in my area!


Ohlias

 

This might be a dumb question... but.... isn't the clutch covered under warranty...??? I thought the whole drivetrain is covered under warranty or is just mine..??

 

I think brakes, clutch, and tires are only covered for 12 months or 12K miles. Not sure tho

 

I'm not sure how long, but I think the dealer told me that it's all covered... he said that the only thing that they don't cover are the tires, which has a limited warranty and is only through Bridgestone, and the brake pads because everyone brakes differently... but other than that they told me that everything else is covered... from the little things like the speakers to the paint if it was fading.... not sure on how things work, but that's what the dealers told me....

 

Mine was replaced at 27k miles, when the car was 17 months old, for free under warranty. When my second one failed last month, I was told it would *not* have been covered under an extended warranty (which may or may not be true, I can't be sure).