Anyone out there who can give me an time estimate for (professionals) installing a new clutch?
Thanks.
Thanks.
clutch replacement... hours?
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Okay. Thanks Beno!
I had an elderly mechanic who specialised in Landcruiser7* series tell me 8 hours avg for the H55F. He said it can be done in 5 hours or it can take 10 hours if all the bolts are tight and rusted on.
His main business was refurbing 7* series for the cattle stations and minesites
Make sure the mechanic is including flywheel removal/machining if you are having it done (recommended).
His main business was refurbing 7* series for the cattle stations and minesites
Make sure the mechanic is including flywheel removal/machining if you are having it done (recommended).
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Thanks you sir! Good advice.
I would also suggest a rear main seal and transmission input seal replacement.
You'd need 33132-60020 as well if you are taking the front bearing retainer off the H55F to replace the seal.
There is no doubt that I am far from a professional ...
I swapped transmission/transfercase on my 70 a few weeks ago and it took me more like 14 hours between Saturday and Sunday to get all done. As part of the swap, I removed the clutch to check for loose flywheel attachment bolts, so I effectively could have done a clutch job (the clutch/pressure-plate/bearings and rear main seal have less 30k miles so I had confidence in them; inspecting them yielded complete confidence). The check of the clutch gave full confidence that my problems were limited to needing a transmission rebuild. The truck is back together and running like a champ again.
I swapped transmission/transfercase on my 70 a few weeks ago and it took me more like 14 hours between Saturday and Sunday to get all done. As part of the swap, I removed the clutch to check for loose flywheel attachment bolts, so I effectively could have done a clutch job (the clutch/pressure-plate/bearings and rear main seal have less 30k miles so I had confidence in them; inspecting them yielded complete confidence). The check of the clutch gave full confidence that my problems were limited to needing a transmission rebuild. The truck is back together and running like a champ again.
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LDowney, what vehicle and engine was that on?
I have 13Bt and H55f on BJ74.
I have 13Bt and H55f on BJ74.
4to 6 hours most vehicles
It just cost me $650 ( I provide the asin parts) clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, clutch kit
Yeah I'm working out of town 6 and 7 days a week. Just happened to have a small town mechanic across the street from where I'm staying in sardis GA. I ordered the aisin parts and it cost me $650 but he said both drive shafts had to be dropped plus transmission and transfer case. I wish I could have done it myself. It seemed kind of high cost
He did not tell you wrong. Technically you can leave the tranny/transfer case in the jack under the rig, but it has to be completely disconnected and moved out of the way. $650 is not high, depending on labor rates in your area. Remember too, Chiltons hours are based on an assumption of a clean rig in condition close to how it rolled out of the factory. rusted bolts, excessive dirt/grime, non-stock modifications are just a few things that can legitimately lead to higher labor charges. Some places add in shop supply and cleaning charges and crap like that too. THAT is BS so far as I am concerned.
Mark...
Thanks for the opinion on the price. I wasn't sure if it was reasonable or not. I try to do all the work myself and learn as I go but due to the circumstances I couldn't. Looks like a water pump is gonna be next along with the Weber carb getting rebuilt.