Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 04:25:47 GMT From: sailinwind <sailinwind-nospamnopsamhlink.net> Subject: Re: 87' 900S Clutch Repair $?
IOn Mon, 28 Apr 2003 03:42:51 GMT, ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> wrote: >This shop sounds like a ripoff or they don't know their Saabs. The 94 >and newer might cost $1,100 because the engine layout is different from >yours. You have a classic with the clutch up front behind the radiator. > Many people change it themselves, some experienced people reported a >time of only 30 minutes because of the easy access. > >Will Smith wrote: > >> Well... I Knew this was coming... after 2 good years of Phoenix driving my >> Saab's clutch has come to an end. >> >> Could someone give me a ballpark price on what I should expect to pay for >> this type of job. >> >> A local garage wants to charge me $1100.00! is this crazy or am I crazy >> thinking it should be a less expensive job? >> >> -Thanks for any help. >> >> >> Gosh.. i just hope you are right... got a 900 SPG ('88) in deparate need of a pressure plate (195K on the orig. clutch.... woohoooh) and no job/cash to pay $750+ quoted to me in wash DC area. Wouldl LOVE a DIY only if I could "slide" the new one inplace w/o dropping the engine. True? TIA PS ' do i pop off hood and radiotor first to get enough access? What else?