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05-11-2014, 12:08 PM #530

(05-10-2014, 06:18 PM)JB3
(05-10-2014, 01:08 PM)Purplecomputer I would be more then happy to help you set up a network. More practice for me!

Just got a call back from the mechanic. Turns out I had a shitload of air in the system and to top it off my clutch needs to be replaced. They havent given me an estimate because they werent sure I wanted to put money into the car.

lol

how are they determining the clutch needs to be replaced? did they bleed the full system and get it reliable?

A questionable clutch can be milked essentially forever, and when you need to do it, its ridiculously easy on a 240. Don't let them do it, just get the car back and see how you think about their diagnosis.

I have had a 240 gearbox out of a 115 and into a 123 in under 45 minutes in a big rush on jack stands, just to give you an idea on how manageable the light 4-speeds are.

As an example, in my 83 240, i threw a rusty clutch in there that was shipped to me free with a flywheel some years back. Still had some meat on it though. I also threw in a used release bearing, and some other crapola lying around the shop. Basically I did everything that you really shouldn't do, and the release bearing has been making noise the entire time, but ive put almost 20k on this arrangement by being nice to it.

He bled the system, drove it and told me the clutch was slipping. For me I would give it gas, the engine would rev up but the car wouldnt go anywhere. If you let go of the pedal, it would kinda clunk and jerk back and forth.

I really wouldn't mind doing this job myself but my garage is in complete chaos, my dad moved out and my mom just kinda stuck all of his stuff in there along with all the tools. Its a mess. I also dont have a good jack. But i do suppose it is cheaper then paying $350 for labor.

at this point is $350 to not worry about being on my back all day and sweating and possibly focusing on other work that's been held back or risking a few days to install a clutch which is something I have never done before and save $350

so i dunno guys. Not to complain but I am going to, I just have a lot of shit going on in my life and i just need a break from something, even if I have to pay a little. Maybe I can work out a payment plan with him or fix some computers.

Purplecomputer

05-11-2014, 12:08 PM #530

(05-10-2014, 06:18 PM)JB3
(05-10-2014, 01:08 PM)Purplecomputer I would be more then happy to help you set up a network. More practice for me!

Just got a call back from the mechanic. Turns out I had a shitload of air in the system and to top it off my clutch needs to be replaced. They havent given me an estimate because they werent sure I wanted to put money into the car.

lol

how are they determining the clutch needs to be replaced? did they bleed the full system and get it reliable?

A questionable clutch can be milked essentially forever, and when you need to do it, its ridiculously easy on a 240. Don't let them do it, just get the car back and see how you think about their diagnosis.

I have had a 240 gearbox out of a 115 and into a 123 in under 45 minutes in a big rush on jack stands, just to give you an idea on how manageable the light 4-speeds are.

As an example, in my 83 240, i threw a rusty clutch in there that was shipped to me free with a flywheel some years back. Still had some meat on it though. I also threw in a used release bearing, and some other crapola lying around the shop. Basically I did everything that you really shouldn't do, and the release bearing has been making noise the entire time, but ive put almost 20k on this arrangement by being nice to it.