Clutch replacement cost for 1994 Celica ST, Clutch repair Options

[rjorge3]

Hi gang, I was just wondering if I was charged the correct amount for replacing my 1994 ST clutch. My mechanic, who has always worked on my car (and does very good job) charged me $540 for the labor! Does that sounds like a lot? I supplied the part and on the bill, it indicates: 6 hours @$90 per hour +tax (7% in NJ) for a grand total of $577.80. I did not ask him before hand how much it would be (my mistake), but I thought it was in the $350 to $400 range, so I was shocked when I saw $577.80. Or do you guys think that it is unreasonable to think that it would cost bet $350-$400?

And last, I want to install a TRD quickshifter, for those of you that have done the install on yours, is it something that can be done withouth the help of a mechanic? I am pretty handy (but not handy enough to change a clutch )

I live in Central NJ.

This post has been edited by rjorge3: Nov 20, 2008 - 12:30 AM

[97celiman]

ya other than pulling the spacers out its pretty easy...if you have some spray adhesive to hold the spacers on when you put the shift assembly in that helps, and unless you dont mind cutting the doofer then you gotta take those panels...check out the how to it explains it all