avergae price for a clutch change - E34 M50B25

[jagdpanther]

I'm trying to dig around for some prices on a clutch replacement for the E34 sometimes next year, whats a rough estimate or average paid by those with the same?

TIA

~S~

[bob1179]

I'm not sure how much a clutch replacement would be at a garage, but if you get a clutch kit from German & Swedish or from a Main Dealer, I'd happily give you hand changing it. They aren't to difficult to do.

[jagdpanther]

bob1179 said:

I'm not sure how much a clutch replacement would be at a garage, but if you get a clutch kit from German & Swedish or from a Main Dealer, I'd happily give you hand changing it. They aren't to difficult to do.

Ohhh tempting!!

I've got a lot of work to do on the E34...well, not that much to be fair, but it's all PITA work like clutch, front shocks, oxygen sensor...usual st really!

How far is Lancaster from Leeds

[bob1179]

jagdpanther said:

bob1179 said:

I'm not sure how much a clutch replacement would be at a garage, but if you get a clutch kit from German & Swedish or from a Main Dealer, I'd happily give you hand changing it. They aren't to difficult to do.

Ohhh tempting!!

I've got a lot of work to do on the E34...well, not that much to be fair, but it's all PITA work like clutch, front shocks, oxygen sensor...usual st really!

How far is Lancaster from Leeds

I lived in Huddersfield for 7 years during and after uni, I sort of went there and never went home! I have a lot of friends in the Hudds/Leeds area (and go out on the lash there when I can...) it's only about an hour and a half from Lancaster.

I know what these jobs are like as they can be a real pain. The E34 is a nice car to work on and I've got all my tools, so if you fancy it let me know. I'm currently working in South Wales, but this job will be finished in the New Year so I will be back up North then.

[jagdpanther]

bob1179 said:

jagdpanther said:

bob1179 said:

I'm not sure how much a clutch replacement would be at a garage, but if you get a clutch kit from German & Swedish or from a Main Dealer, I'd happily give you hand changing it. They aren't to difficult to do.

Ohhh tempting!!

I've got a lot of work to do on the E34...well, not that much to be fair, but it's all PITA work like clutch, front shocks, oxygen sensor...usual st really!

How far is Lancaster from Leeds

I lived in Huddersfield for 7 years during and after uni, I sort of went there and never went home! I have a lot of friends in the Hudds/Leeds area (and go out on the lash there when I can...) it's only about an hour and a half from Lancaster.

I know what these jobs are like as they can be a real pain. The E34 is a nice car to work on and I've got all my tools, so if you fancy it let me know. I'm currently working in South Wales, but this job will be finished in the New Year so I will be back up North then.

I might just be in touch fella, as I could do with getting to grips with the old bh and learning what's what....it's been such a long time since I did any work on a car and then it wasn't really worth shouting about

Ahh I know huddersfield fairly well, used to work there and still have friends that live there too

[bob1179]

jagdpanther said:

I might just be in touch fella, as I could do with getting to grips with the old bh and learning what's what....it's been such a long time since I did any work on a car and then it wasn't really worth shouting about

Ahh I know huddersfield fairly well, used to work there and still have friends that live there too

Let me know and I'll be happy to pop across, I enjoy working on cars. I've done most things; clutches, suspension, steering, cylinder heads etc. Next time I'm home I have to sort out my old Rover as the head gasket went pop when I took it for a run out.

It's also a good excuse to have a few beers afterwards! Nowt more satisfying than going for a well earned drink after playing with ones car!

[jagdpanther]

bob1179 said:

jagdpanther said:

I might just be in touch fella, as I could do with getting to grips with the old bh and learning what's what....it's been such a long time since I did any work on a car and then it wasn't really worth shouting about

Ahh I know huddersfield fairly well, used to work there and still have friends that live there too

Let me know and I'll be happy to pop across, I enjoy working on cars. I've done most things; clutches, suspension, steering, cylinder heads etc. Next time I'm home I have to sort out my old Rover as the head gasket went pop when I took it for a run out.

It's also a good excuse to have a few beers afterwards! Nowt more satisfying than going for a well earned drink after playing with ones car!

Amen to that

I have assisted on some minor opperations, but always willing to get a little dirty and of course, a little drunk afterwards

Funny you should mention suspension (wow, that rhymes) as I need to source and fit two new front shocks too

[sniff diesel]

Not an E34 but I have an E36 with the same engine and in the SH there's a receipt for about £300 to supply and fit a clutch earlier this year at a BMW specialist in Rugby. Will have a look when I get home if you like.

[jagdpanther]

sniff diesel said:

Not an E34 but I have an E36 with the same engine and in the SH there's a receipt for about £300 to supply and fit a clutch earlier this year at a BMW specialist in Rugby. Will have a look when I get home if you like.

yeah, if you could!

There shouldn't be much in the way of difference!

[sniff diesel]

jagdpanther said:

sniff diesel said:

Not an E34 but I have an E36 with the same engine and in the SH there's a receipt for about £300 to supply and fit a clutch earlier this year at a BMW specialist in Rugby. Will have a look when I get home if you like.

yeah, if you could!

There shouldn't be much in the way of difference!

I won't be home until Friday afternoon but will dig it out. One thing I remember though is it had a new slave cylinder only a couple of months after the clutch so it may be worth doing the both together.

[jagdpanther]

sniff diesel said:

jagdpanther said:

sniff diesel said:

Not an E34 but I have an E36 with the same engine and in the SH there's a receipt for about £300 to supply and fit a clutch earlier this year at a BMW specialist in Rugby. Will have a look when I get home if you like.

yeah, if you could!

There shouldn't be much in the way of difference!

I won't be home until Friday afternoon but will dig it out. One thing I remember though is it had a new slave cylinder only a couple of months after the clutch so it may be worth doing the both together.

Had a brand new master cylinder a few months ago

[sniff diesel]

jagdpanther said:

Had a brand new master cylinder a few months ago

Isn't that for the brakes though? I'm on about the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder.

[Talkwrench]

Im sure we could sort something out using my workshop, Scott.
Changing the clutch is a whole lot easier using a ramp! All the tools you'll need will be at hand and I will be around to lend a hand and keep things along the right lines .......

[jagdpanther]

sniff diesel said:

jagdpanther said:

Had a brand new master cylinder a few months ago

Isn't that for the brakes though? I'm on about the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder.

Sorry, I meant slave cylinder....went into TVR mode then

Talkwrench said:

Im sure we could sort something out using my workshop, Scott.
Changing the clutch is a whole lot easier using a ramp! All the tools you'll need will be at hand and I will be around to lend a hand and keep things along the right lines .......

Hello chum, long time no see

That's a very gracious offer fella, I might have to take you up on that

What do you know about sump gaskets on E32s

[Talkwrench]

Sump gaskets......
Very common for the bolts to loosen and then they leak like a government official.
Often, nipping them up again can cure any weeping. Changing the gasket isn't such a bad job if required and gives the opportunity to check the oil pump bolts while the sump is off. Theyre rather prone to coming loose too!

[jagdpanther]

Talkwrench said:

Sump gaskets......
Very common for the bolts to loosen and then they leak like a government official.
Often, nipping them up again can cure any weeping. Changing the gasket isn't such a bad job if required and gives the opportunity to check the oil pump bolts while the sump is off. Theyre rather prone to coming loose too!

You have such a poetic way of describing these jobs which makes them appear to be a complete PLEASURE to do

I've been quoted an obscene amount of money to replace the sump gasket, which has pushed out on one side and is steadily bleeding on my floor

When I say obscene, I do mean in relation to what I paid for the car...we're talking quotes between £350-500 if the mechanic wants to do it AT ALL

[sniff diesel]

£310.35 inc VAT, fitting and a new "artic ring" whatever that is.

[sniff diesel]

The slave cylinder was actualy done some 6 weeks and 1000 miles prevoius to the new clutch, at a cost of £154.76 inc VAT and fitting.