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holdover · 10-20-2019, 10:48 AM

In my experience if this is the first one a mechanic did, it would be a learning experience. A local shop would most likely not have a clue what was involved, not having worked on one, so the quote would be time and materials. An experienced Model A shop would know what exactly needs to be done and could quote a more realistic estimate, but would also say broken bolts and other problems would be extra, such as a flywheel that is beyond truing, front trans bearing needing replacement or other trans/u-joint work etc. It would be best to have it done correctly by someone who knows what they are doing. That person could be a local club member. A local mechanic shop were I grew up in the 50-60s had a sign "Confucius say, ask for cheap job, get same"

10-20-2019, 10:48 AM	#23
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Clutch replacement costs... In my experience if this is the first one a mechanic did, it would be a learning experience. A local shop would most likely not have a clue what was involved, not having worked on one, so the quote would be time and materials. An experienced Model A shop would know what exactly needs to be done and could quote a more realistic estimate, but would also say broken bolts and other problems would be extra, such as a flywheel that is beyond truing, front trans bearing needing replacement or other trans/u-joint work etc. It would be best to have it done correctly by someone who knows what they are doing. That person could be a local club member. A local mechanic shop were I grew up in the 50-60s had a sign "Confucius say, ask for cheap job, get same"