New clutch for AM V8V 4.3 SS - costs?

[jarodw]

Dear petrolheads,
after 60k km on my AM V8 Vantage 4.3 with SS I need a new clutch. I am wondering how much a clutch replacement will cost? On the internet I found clutch replacement parts (new clutch plate assembly) for 550 GBP, which seems fair to me. On the other hand on some forums it is mentioned a clutch replacement will be couple of thousand GBP. What is the cost driver then?
Is it worth ordering the parts online, or is the main driver the labour cost and ordering parts online is not a big benefit?
Thanks for your input. J

[jarodw]

yeti said:

Indeed, 8-9hrs labour to fit it. So find a garage whose labour costs you are comfortable with, and bear in mind many garages will refuse, rightly in my opinion, to fit parts you supply. How can they warranty their work in that situation?

Fair point. I will check with my dealer, but anyhow it seems the main cost driver are the labour costs. Another question: I tried to perform the clutch learning procedure this morning, like following:
1) turn ignition
2) turn off aircon
3) press start button
4) wait 10 to 15 seconds

I performed these steps several times, but I did not hear the clicking sound coming from under the car. What did I do wrong?
Thanks, J

[jarodw]

Sure, this is what I did. I think you can’t start the engine w/o pressing the footbrake...