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Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:02 pm

Anybody know labor times for a shop to do a clutch and to replace the generator?

A buddy of mine runs a small mechanic shop and I want him to do the clutch and replace the generator, don't feel like dealing with it myself.

Thanks

Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:50 pm

You'd have to ask his hourly rate, but I would expect no less than 5 hours labor.

Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:27 pm

an experience acvw shop would take less than 5 hours.

But a small shop with "experienced mechanics" 4-5 is aight.

Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:43 pm

:idea: 2-1/2 hrs MAX. A pro gets paid for his expertise while a inexperienced small shop would get less per hr considering he is learning.

Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:12 pm

HRVW wrote: :idea: 2-1/2 hrs MAX. A pro gets paid for his expertise while a inexperienced small shop would get less per hr considering he is learning.

I was going to say 3 hours. Generator R&R is easier with the engine out anyway. If clutch was slipping, flywheel should be machined or replaced, and new pressure plate too, not just a new disc. Maybe front engine seal and O-ring too. With new flywheel, needs end play checked adjusted.

Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:49 am

Replace the throw out bearing while you're at it...

Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:51 am

Joey wrote: Replace the throw out bearing while you're at it...

Throwout bearings typically come with a full clutch kit. Maybe replace the gland nut, or at least grease the inside part, it has little bearing in it.

Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:51 am

Quote: Replace the throw out bearing while you're at it...
Quote: Maybe front engine seal and O-ring too

Also check/replace transmission input shaft seal.

Also the cross-shaft that the throw out bearing rides on. Check for any wiggle as it goes through the bell-housing, a re-bush kit is cheap and fairly straight-forward. Also sometimes the "ears" that the t/o bearing rides on get worn or damaged so inspect the cross-shaft.

These lists can get long, hey while you're at it inspect the transmission mounts, blah blah blah!! :-) All true but it's hard to decide where to stop sometimes.

Not sure about labor rates with a shop, I never use one for the VWs. It would take me probaby a full weekend day, but only because this is a hobby for me so I take my time and enjoy it :D

If I busted my butt to get it done, yeah, a few hours is all it probably needs. I can pull or install a motor in about a half hour now and once the motor is out the rest is fairly easy. Particularly if you have a helper around.

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Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:09 am

Then add on the hour at the parts guy while they try and give you ---wrong/chinese/poorly rebuilt---- stuff. flywheel will take 3 days unless they are not busy (OH no a VW shop thats "Not busy")