Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA

My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
reputable shop to do the repair work.

Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?

I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs replacing.
I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will take a
day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.

Is this reasonable?

Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
- Pat

Pat Dreiding wrote:
>
> My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
> reputable shop to do the repair work.
>
> Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?
>
> I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs replacing.
> I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will take a
> day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
>
> Is this reasonable?
>
> Suggestions appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> - Pat


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Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried? (like
the 5 W's)

Maybe you don't need a shop at all?

'Curly'

I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K miles.

The questions I need answered a

1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond, VA?

2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?

3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing replacement?

Thanks again,
- Pat



"'Curly Q. Links'" > wrote in message
...
> Pat Dreiding wrote:
> >
> > My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
> > reputable shop to do the repair work.
> >
> > Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?
> >
> > I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs
replacing.
> > I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will
take a
> > day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
> >
> > Is this reasonable?
> >
> > Suggestions appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > - Pat
>
>
> ==========================================
>
> Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried? (like
> the 5 W's)
>
> Maybe you don't need a shop at all?
>
> 'Curly'

"Pat Dreiding" > wrote in
news:Kaa0g.8717$MU4.2285@trnddc03:

> I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K
> miles.
>
> The questions I need answered a
>
> 1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing
> replacement?
>
> Thanks again,
> - Pat
>
>
>
> "'Curly Q. Links'" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Pat Dreiding wrote:
>> >
>> > My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for
>> > a reputable shop to do the repair work.
>> >
>> > Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
>> > VA?
>> >
>> > I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs
> replacing.
>> > I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it
>> > will
> take a
>> > day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
>> >
>> > Is this reasonable?
>> >
>> > Suggestions appreciated.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance,
>> > - Pat
>>
>>
>> ==========================================
>>
>> Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried?
>> (like the 5 W's)
>>
>> Maybe you don't need a shop at all?
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>
>

$1000 is a bit much. I got a brand new lightweight flywheel, performance
clutch disc, plate, plus bearings for about 400, and then installed a
little less than 400. If he's getting you an OEM clutch plate and
bearing, that's a lot of excess he's charging for labor. Albeit he's
probably going on his pre-calculated "hours" to do the job, charging you
$60 or more per hour. You'd have better luck driving to Barboursville
and visiting High Speed Auto. Ask for Rick. It's a little less than 2
hours from Richmond. If you want directions let me know.

"Pat Dreiding" > wrote in
news:Kaa0g.8717$MU4.2285@trnddc03:

> I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K
> miles.
>
> The questions I need answered a
>
> 1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond,
> VA?
>
> 3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing
> replacement?




The only thing I can comment on is the cost. One thousand bucks is way, WAY
too much.

Do you have a breakdown of the quote? If so, could you post it here, line
by line?



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"Pat Dreiding" > wrote in message
news:ehX%f.89$JY5.9@trnddc01...
> My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
> reputable shop to do the repair work.
>
> Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?
>
> I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs
> replacing.
> I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will take
> a
> day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
>
> Is this reasonable?
>
> Suggestions appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> - Pat
>
>
That price sounds pretty high. I recommend you shop around some more - it
will probably save you a few hundred dollars. There aren't many corners to
cut that would lower the price, but some independent shops charge what they
figure they can do it for rather than the "book" rate.

A clutch job involves removing the transmission and replacing the clutch
disk, the pressure plate that clamps the disk to the flywheel when the
clutch pedal isn't depressed, the throwout bearing that lets the pressure
plate turn while the fork (operated by the pedal) doesn't turn, and the
pilot bearing in the flywheel that supports the end of the gearbox input
shaft. The flywheel surface is lathed to make it flat again.

We did the clutch in my son's Integra a couple months ago. The aftermarket
parts were about $250 and the job was an all day affair for us amateurs,
with the usual struggle to get the gearbox in place afterward. (I strained a
muscle in my jaw from clenching my face - it hurt for three days!)

Mike

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:39:38 GMT, "Pat Dreiding"
> wrote:

>My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
>reputable shop to do the repair work.
>
>Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?
>
>I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs replacing.
>I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will take a
>day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.
>
>Is this reasonable?
>
>Suggestions appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>- Pat
>


Had one done in North Mississippi two years ago. Got three quotes.
Ranged between $530-$650 US for full clutch pack (clutch, pressure
plate and release bearing) replacement. A grand sounds a little
strong unless they are doing someting in addition (cylinders?)

Frank