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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Hey guys, had a... frustrating thing happen to me on the weekend, the clutch went on my 98 Cherokee sport (np231, ax-15) while I was visiting home for thanksgiving.
So I had it towed to a shop, and I just now got a quote for repair.

6 hours labour approx
New clutch assembly (around 500)
Flywheel machining (around 150)

Total: $1400 (Canadian)

Before you guys lip me off for not doing the work myself, I go to school 400km away and I had to leave it behind to be fixed and picked up next week. Soooooo, what's the verdict? Try and find a cheaper quote? Or does that sound about right?
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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I'd call around. I dont' know what labor and parts is in Canadia.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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unfortunately its not too far off.


The tranny has to be dropped and installed. Then installing the clutch assembly and bleeding, etc.... Making certain everything is right.

Its 6 hrs. Sure a good mech can do it in less. But I am just saying that is not out of the ordinary.

As far as the parts pricing goes, you would just have to price serch.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 01:42 AM
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Its a tiny bit high but really close to normal cost,I would call around see how cheap you can find the clutch because all shops up charge on parts a tiny bit.The labor is about spot on with the book time.
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