Laxmanryan16
07-10-2012, 10:40 AM
Recently while I was driving home on the 4th of July my clutch, or what I think it is, decided to completely lockup. I was unable to take it out of gear but then somehow after messing with the clutch pedal was able to get it into neutral. At this point, while pressing the pedal down it wasn't enguaging or doing anything actually except moving. Then after messing with the pedal some more I was able to get it into 3rd gear and drive it home.
Before this incident, there were a few times when my clutch pedal would just stick to the floor while I was going to shift. At this time, moving the pedal to try to enguage the clutch to shift, it like wouldn't do anything. Then after waiting a few mins and messing with the pedal some more it decided to work again and was working fine until this happened again. I was first thinking it was just a clutch issue, possibly whole replacement of clutch and flywheel, or maybe possibly a hydraulic failure.
After taking it to a european shop I was given an estimate of about $1800 for full replacement of:
- Clutch + Dual Mass flywheel kit - $995
- Labor: 7 hours @ $95 per hour - $665
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Total :$1,660 + tax.
I am unable to drive the car at this time and need to get it fixed asap. But I wanted to be 100% sure I know what the problem is before I get myself into a huge whole with parts and labor in trying to fix this issue. I currently live in Dallas, TX and don't really know any reputable shops so if anyone knows of any please let me know!!
Thanks!!!
Before this incident, there were a few times when my clutch pedal would just stick to the floor while I was going to shift. At this time, moving the pedal to try to enguage the clutch to shift, it like wouldn't do anything. Then after waiting a few mins and messing with the pedal some more it decided to work again and was working fine until this happened again. I was first thinking it was just a clutch issue, possibly whole replacement of clutch and flywheel, or maybe possibly a hydraulic failure.
After taking it to a european shop I was given an estimate of about $1800 for full replacement of:
- Clutch + Dual Mass flywheel kit - $995
- Labor: 7 hours @ $95 per hour - $665
-------------------------------------------------
Total :$1,660 + tax.
I am unable to drive the car at this time and need to get it fixed asap. But I wanted to be 100% sure I know what the problem is before I get myself into a huge whole with parts and labor in trying to fix this issue. I currently live in Dallas, TX and don't really know any reputable shops so if anyone knows of any please let me know!!
Thanks!!!