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Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860900 02/03/04 08:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 167 D Driver CEG\'er
Driver CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 167	Originally posted by DemonSVT: Depending on your available money and mechanical skill you could upgrade the entire setup (LSD, SPEC, Flywheel, 3 forks, syncros, etc) for about the same price as paying someone to just R&R the clutch with stock components. (OEM PP, T/O, & clutch) It is the labor that kills you! Isn't a LSD and a lightweight flywheel at least $1000.00? Adding the clutch would push the job well over $1,300.00, even if you did the work yourself. I think it is a great idea to upgrade but I disagree with you that it would cost the same as paying someone for a stock clutch replacement. Most importantly, most people like me and unlike you, can not do that kind of a job.

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860901 02/03/04 08:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,064 Somewhere in Illinois S SVT24 Hard-core CEG\'er
SVT24 Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,064 Somewhere in Illinois	Originally posted by Driver: Isn't a LSD and a lightweight flywheel at least $1000.00? Adding the clutch would push the job well over $1,300.00, even if you did the work yourself. I think it is a great idea to upgrade but I disagree with you that it would cost the same as paying someone for a stock clutch replacement. Most importantly, most people like me and unlike you, can not do that kind of a job. I paid $1400 from ford for a stock replacment because I had no other choice and needed the car back and running in a very short amount of time. 2003 Toyota Matrix 1972 Pontiac Ventura II "Sprint" 1998 SVT !SOLD!

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860902 02/04/04 03:40 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 211 Pa. T TommyBoy_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP TommyBoy_dup1 CEG\'er T Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 211 Pa.	Well I think I am just gonna replace stock clutch, preasure plate and throw out bearing for the simple fact that I am a poor college boy.. But the price I got for those componets are about $350.00 does that sound right?? I think Me and my uncle are goona do it... Ay tips or hints?? "i.e. special tools etc." Wish me luck!!! Again guys, thanks for the input!!! 1998.5 CSVT #3617 K&N Custom Intake Custom 2 3/4 Magnaflow cat back Ram HD Power Grip Clutch Energy Suspension Inserts Bosch Platnium + Bf-Goodrich G-force radials "KDWS" Alpine deck CDA-7863 Boston mids More to come: Stock Sucks!!!!

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860903 02/04/04 04:49 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	LSD $550-600 (including bearings) Flywheel $300-400 Clutch $325 Forks $50 Syncros $30-150 (IIRC) $1250-1400 or Labor ($700-1000) plus $300-400 (clutch set, forks, syncros) When you are talking about a $1000 plus job then $100 to 200 is very little considering the work and money involved. DO IT RIGHT the first time is ALWAYS my motto! I was just showing that if you CAN do it yourself you can do all the upgrades for about the same as paying labor plus stock parts. I just dropped around $1300 on my tranny work and did everything listed plus a couple extra... No I did NOT pay retail though. Again it pays to be able to turn your own wrenches and having sources is nice too... 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860904 02/04/04 04:52 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Originally posted by TommyBoy: Well I think I am just gonna replace stock clutch, preasure plate and throw out bearing for the simple fact that I am a poor college boy.. But the price I got for those componets are about $350.00 does that sound right?? A SPEC Stage 1 is only $330 retail!!! (upgraded disc, upgraded PP, and new T/O) DO NOT pay more for a stock setup!!! If you go through Bill or fordparts it's under $300 for stock IIRC. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860905 02/05/04 12:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 211 Pa. T TommyBoy_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP TommyBoy_dup1 CEG\'er T Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 211 Pa.	Well I had my friend call from his car dealership and got all the clutch componets for the low low price of 260.00 with no sales tax... So I think I am gonna go with the stalkers... For the simple fact that I dont race around town any more "That much;)" and I plan on getting a new car in the next year so dont wanna soak to much money in this gem.... 1998.5 CSVT #3617 K&N Custom Intake Custom 2 3/4 Magnaflow cat back Ram HD Power Grip Clutch Energy Suspension Inserts Bosch Platnium + Bf-Goodrich G-force radials "KDWS" Alpine deck CDA-7863 Boston mids More to come: Stock Sucks!!!!

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860906 02/10/04 09:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 211 Pa. T TommyBoy_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP TommyBoy_dup1 CEG\'er T Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 211 Pa.	Well it looks like the one spring one the clutch/pressure plate poped out and wouldnt allow it to dissengage.. So far it's cost me 255.00 for clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing/slave cylinder.... Now all I got to worry about is 40 bucks for for the cutting of the fly wheal and labor.. Which I am hoping is like 350.. So wish me luck!!! 1998.5 CSVT #3617 K&N Custom Intake Custom 2 3/4 Magnaflow cat back Ram HD Power Grip Clutch Energy Suspension Inserts Bosch Platnium + Bf-Goodrich G-force radials "KDWS" Alpine deck CDA-7863 Boston mids More to come: Stock Sucks!!!!

Re: MTX 75 Won't go in gear.... #860907 02/10/04 10:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 123 L.A. L.A. Land A ASSVT_dup1 CEG\'er
ASSVT_dup1 CEG\'er A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 123 L.A. L.A. Land	I had my slave and master cylinder go out a couple of months ago. So I decided to have them replace the clutch while they were in there (74K miles). I paid $1350 total of which 8-900 was labor. I believe Ford states that a clutch replacement is a 8-9 hour job IIRC. Labor runs anywhere from 80-100 an hour.

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