$550 to change clutch??

91RN81 · 02-22-2006, 12:46 PM

Need a clutch in my 91 toyota 2wd pickup and got some quotes, cheapest was the toyota dealership go figure... They quoted me $400 just labor, i can get my own clutch kit. What in the world? this is the simplest drivetrain layout possible to change a clutch. Is this the bold reality or am i getting shafted here, lol. Anyone ever got quotes for changing a clutch? thanks guys.

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Tacoma Dude · 02-22-2006, 12:53 PM

Sounds about what I was getting quoted when I looked around for my 86.
If you got someone who can help you out, the right tools, and a free weekend I'd strongly suggest that you tackle this on your own. Its good for self-enrichment and you'll save a few $$s.

shazaam · 02-22-2006, 12:54 PM

I once helped a friend change the clutch in his tacoma pick up .. it was a pain in the ass. $350-400 sounds about right

bruzer1123 · 02-22-2006, 07:05 PM

I had mine done right after I bought it (winter) and needed it done right away...paid way more than I should have-$600 or so I think. Yikes!!

chugs · 02-22-2006, 07:22 PM

u should just do it yourself. Hardest part will be puttin' the transmission back on. You'll save a few hundrede bucks!

4Mogger · 02-22-2006, 07:40 PM

I recommend the Centerforce dual friction clutch and a switch to the heavier Centerforce flywheel. Also be sure to replace both the throw out bearing and the pilot bearing and ONLY USE TOYOTA FACTORY BEARINGS!

trx125 · 02-22-2006, 07:48 PM

You can change the Clutch in a few hours with a couple hands and your trusty MacGyver pocket knife! You can use your leaf blower / hose to power a cheap impact and air ratchet. Can of hair spray and lighter for a torch and battery/ clothes hangers for a welder! lots and lots of BEER!

Elton · 02-22-2006, 08:39 PM

i would change it your self i did it with a freind took around 4 hours...this was my first time and it wasint that hard

kyle_22r · 02-22-2006, 10:05 PM

the toughest part is removing those top 2 bellhousing bolts, and aligning the input shaft with the clutch disk splines when installing.

most shops will quote between $400-600 in labor though.

Dr.Feelgood · 02-22-2006, 10:46 PM

Do it yourself with a friend or two. Get the 2 top bellhousing bolts using a long extension through the shifter hole after you remove the boots and levers.

surf4runner · 02-22-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trx125

You can change the Clutch in a few hours with a couple hands and your trusty MacGyver pocket knife! You can use your leaf blower / hose to power a cheap impact and air ratchet. Can of hair spray and lighter for a torch and battery/ clothes hangers for a welder! lots and lots of BEER!

i did it by myself in a few hours. the body lift made access easy. two mechaniclly inclined heads should be able to do the same. i bought a lifetime warranty clutch pack (PP, TO bearing, clutch) from autozone for ~$135. been in for over 100k w/o issues and when it does wear out ill take it out and get a new on for free.
i used some 100 grit sandpaper lightly on the flywheel to create a new surface.

hytech_redneck · 02-22-2006, 11:44 PM

i just had my 94 runner's clutch replaced. it was 280 for labor 220 for the part. i got a clutch master clutch kit. made for offroad performance. i also replaced the flywheel and a cv boot and had the sway bar maintananced. all for about120 more so u add that up its pricy but i think it was worth it. 280 was the cheapest labor i could find with a year waranty

Intrepid · 02-23-2006, 04:58 AM

From what I understand, a Tacoma clutch is a much bigger PITA than a clutch on an earlier truck. I have heard the "couple hour" thing from 1st gen guys, but a Tacoma is a between a 6-20 hour job depending on how mechanically inclined you are and whether you have ever done it before. I got a couple quotes for my Taco and they ranged between $700 total and $1100 total, which made me decide to do it myself, haha. So $400 just labor sounds pretty accurate for what I assume is a slightly easier clutch. I agree with everyone else, do it yourself. Get a chiltons manual, a friend, and a tranny jack and have at it.

trythis · 02-23-2006, 06:10 AM

first time I changed a clutch on a chevy s-10 took me 14 hours, I had no idea what I was doing. If you haven't worked on this kind of thing before, plan for some extra hours for unexpected things, like replacing that rusty exhaust pipe, and oops, look like that exhaust manifold bolt was broken a while ago, hmm, what's that rattleing noise in my catalytic converter? Things like that, that you will save money on, doing it yourself.

86SR522REEFI · 02-23-2006, 07:14 AM

I got mine did for $400 and bought a Duralast Clutch Kit for 79.99 at autozone. I have replaced the slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder myself. I say go for it though. I am regretting having someone do mine.

cootees · 02-23-2006, 07:26 AM

I just had a new clutch kit installed last week. I paid $350 for the labor of the clutch kit, and installation of new u-joints.

Bobakazi · 02-23-2006, 09:37 AM

Had mine recently done for $325 total

kyle_22r · 02-23-2006, 10:45 AM

check on ebay -- exedy(OEM aisin clutch) kits typically run under $100. i've got one in the mail, should be here today. paid $84($64 for the kit and $20 shipping). they've also got KOYO pilot and throwout bearings, same as the dealer's.

i have one of these clutches in my '79, and don't have any apprehension about putting one in my '91.

dwh91102 · 02-23-2006, 11:08 AM

you can get to the top two bell housing bolts with some extensions, and a woobler. I'm with everyone else on doing it yourself, its a easy job with a friend to help ya.

91RN81 · 02-23-2006, 01:37 PM

guess ill have to bite the bullet and pay up, don't have the mechanical knowledge, tools, downtime to do it myself, thanks guys..

makarov · 02-23-2006, 07:40 PM

Shop around for bids. I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but no expert and I did them on an 81 Toy and an 85, both 2WD. Helped a friend do an 83 Toyota 4x4. A floor jack will work to help lift it up and guide it into place. Buy the $4 tool to align the splines with the clutch disc. Worth it. At any rate if I can do it, I think others could. I understand if you don't have the time or space to do it. A concrete pad is nice to roll the jack around on. You have to kind of rotate the tranny as you slide it up into position. Overall, it took me the better part of a day the first time, but I was taking my time and reading the book. The How To Keep Your Toyota Alive Forever one, ... great book. I would be curious what "book time" is on that job. Probably 4 hours. I wouldn't pay more than $300 or so for labor.

kyle_22r · 02-24-2006, 11:24 AM

any clutch kit worth its salt should have the alignment tool!

Rusty Davis · 02-27-2006, 04:01 PM

All the estimates I see are about the same around here.

Having been a mechanic myself and having a current leaking rear seal-

I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you replace your Rear Main Seal. The labor for this is probably only listed as .5 to 1 hr. extra and that's cheap insurance to insure you won't be paying another $300(est.) in the future to get it done. Any honest shop should mention this to you. Other shops hope to see you again soon when that seal starts leaking!

HTH

~R

02-22-2006, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	Sounds about what I was getting quoted when I looked around for my 86. If you got someone who can help you out, the right tools, and a free weekend I'd strongly suggest that you tackle this on your own. Its good for self-enrichment and you'll save a few $$s. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

02-22-2006, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,057	I once helped a friend change the clutch in his tacoma pick up .. it was a pain in the ass. $350-400 sounds about right __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

02-22-2006, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i would change it your self i did it with a freind took around 4 hours...this was my first time and it wasint that hard __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

02-22-2006, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	the toughest part is removing those top 2 bellhousing bolts, and aligning the input shaft with the clutch disk splines when installing. most shops will quote between $400-600 in labor though. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

02-22-2006, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr.Feelgood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N4327.220', W7630.330' Posts: 316	Do it yourself with a friend or two. Get the 2 top bellhousing bolts using a long extension through the shifter hole after you remove the boots and levers. __________________ '90 4Runner SR5 22RE 5spd 4x4, Pacesetter header & downpipe, Magnaflow 18" oval, 2.25" pipes, Rock Crawler 51 15x8 Steel Wheels, Pro Comp 33x12.5 ATs, Aisin Hub Swap, 2" BL, Energy Suspension Mounts/Bushings, K&N Filter, Accel Coil, NGK Iridium Plugs & Blue Wires, Toyota Brush Guard, Allpro Offroad Rear Bumper w/ 2" receiver, SB SureSteps, Whiteface Glow Gauges, Husky Liners, New Front Fenders, Radiator

02-22-2006, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
bruzer1123 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 337	I had mine done right after I bought it (winter) and needed it done right away...paid way more than I should have-$600 or so I think. Yikes!!

02-22-2006, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
chugs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 76	u should just do it yourself. Hardest part will be puttin' the transmission back on. You'll save a few hundrede bucks!

02-22-2006, 07:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
4Mogger Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 637	I recommend the Centerforce dual friction clutch and a switch to the heavier Centerforce flywheel. Also be sure to replace both the throw out bearing and the pilot bearing and ONLY USE TOYOTA FACTORY BEARINGS!

02-22-2006, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
trx125 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Youfalla, Al Posts: 357	You can change the Clutch in a few hours with a couple hands and your trusty MacGyver pocket knife! You can use your leaf blower / hose to power a cheap impact and air ratchet. Can of hair spray and lighter for a torch and battery/ clothes hangers for a welder! lots and lots of BEER!

02-22-2006, 11:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
hytech_redneck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yucaipa,CA Posts: 125	i just had my 94 runner's clutch replaced. it was 280 for labor 220 for the part. i got a clutch master clutch kit. made for offroad performance. i also replaced the flywheel and a cv boot and had the sway bar maintananced. all for about120 more so u add that up its pricy but i think it was worth it. 280 was the cheapest labor i could find with a year waranty

02-23-2006, 04:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,711	From what I understand, a Tacoma clutch is a much bigger PITA than a clutch on an earlier truck. I have heard the "couple hour" thing from 1st gen guys, but a Tacoma is a between a 6-20 hour job depending on how mechanically inclined you are and whether you have ever done it before. I got a couple quotes for my Taco and they ranged between $700 total and $1100 total, which made me decide to do it myself, haha. So $400 just labor sounds pretty accurate for what I assume is a slightly easier clutch. I agree with everyone else, do it yourself. Get a chiltons manual, a friend, and a tranny jack and have at it. __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

02-23-2006, 06:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
trythis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 644	first time I changed a clutch on a chevy s-10 took me 14 hours, I had no idea what I was doing. If you haven't worked on this kind of thing before, plan for some extra hours for unexpected things, like replacing that rusty exhaust pipe, and oops, look like that exhaust manifold bolt was broken a while ago, hmm, what's that rattleing noise in my catalytic converter? Things like that, that you will save money on, doing it yourself.

02-23-2006, 07:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
cootees Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 919	I just had a new clutch kit installed last week. I paid $350 for the labor of the clutch kit, and installation of new u-joints. __________________ -- '90 4Runner 2Dr 3.0 / sas /OME 860 coils / rear e-locker / 32's/ MC Rear bumper / TG Sliders / surco basket / cobra 18 wxstII / ISR / Magnaflow exhaust

02-23-2006, 09:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
Bobakazi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 379	Had mine recently done for $325 total __________________ '90 Extra cab V6 4x4 PU 5.29 gears. Detroit locker front, Detroit Truetrac rear. 35" BFG mudders. Trailmaster 4" susp, 3" body lifts. Add-a-leaf. K+N intake, 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster 40 and a cat I got off an Evo VIII.

02-23-2006, 10:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	check on ebay -- exedy(OEM aisin clutch) kits typically run under $100. i've got one in the mail, should be here today. paid $84($64 for the kit and $20 shipping). they've also got KOYO pilot and throwout bearings, same as the dealer's. i have one of these clutches in my '79, and don't have any apprehension about putting one in my '91. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

02-23-2006, 01:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
91RN81 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 108	guess ill have to bite the bullet and pay up, don't have the mechanical knowledge, tools, downtime to do it myself, thanks guys.. __________________ 1991 Toyota Pickup 22RE 2wd 1/2 ton 5spd; Genuine Toyota Quality

02-23-2006, 07:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
makarov Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11	Shop around for bids. I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but no expert and I did them on an 81 Toy and an 85, both 2WD. Helped a friend do an 83 Toyota 4x4. A floor jack will work to help lift it up and guide it into place. Buy the $4 tool to align the splines with the clutch disc. Worth it. At any rate if I can do it, I think others could. I understand if you don't have the time or space to do it. A concrete pad is nice to roll the jack around on. You have to kind of rotate the tranny as you slide it up into position. Overall, it took me the better part of a day the first time, but I was taking my time and reading the book. The How To Keep Your Toyota Alive Forever one, ... great book. I would be curious what "book time" is on that job. Probably 4 hours. I wouldn't pay more than $300 or so for labor.

02-24-2006, 11:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	any clutch kit worth its salt should have the alignment tool! __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

02-27-2006, 04:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rusty Davis Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hendersonville, NC Posts: 241	All the estimates I see are about the same around here. Having been a mechanic myself and having a current leaking rear seal- I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you replace your Rear Main Seal. The labor for this is probably only listed as .5 to 1 hr. extra and that's cheap insurance to insure you won't be paying another $300(est.) in the future to get it done. Any honest shop should mention this to you. Other shops hope to see you again soon when that seal starts leaking! HTH ~R __________________ 1994 4Runner 3.slow Help me afford a Rear Bumper! Items 4 Sale here and here

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