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UnderDog · Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 23 Location: Westbrook, CT

Hi all, new owner here. Picked up an '88 924s last week, it needs a few things, but clutch is the major item. Looking for a reasonable priced quality shop in the south-eastern CT area. I'll probably have a bunch more questions in the future... (got rid of an '85 BMW 635 CSi, so on to the new toy!)
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'88 924s

Andre' · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 10:47 am Post subject:

Expect to pay around $1,800 - that's the quote I've got last year! At first I thought that's a rip off but this price seems to be the average for a "quality" job if done officially. Still hunting myself for a cost alternative...

Good luck!

UnderDog · Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 23 Location: Westbrook, CT

I had a feeling that was the price range. Car still drives fine, no clutch slip, but can feel the failing rubber when downshifting and the clutch takes the load rather than matching the RPM's first. The alternative is doing it myself - have a brother with every tool known to man, but its a long day & big job, time == money for me.
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'88 924s

bcblase · Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Posts: 574 Location: Winchester, VA

A couple of years ago, I bought the Sachs clutch kit online for about $400, and the local shop installed it for me for about $900. Total cost = $1300.

Brad
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1987 Porsche 924S - track toy
1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v - autocross
2007 F-150 5.4L Lariat Supercrew - tow beast
1994 Volvo 850 Race Wagon - 24 Hours of Lemons Car
2001 BMW 325xi - daily driver

UnderDog · Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 23 Location: Westbrook, CT

I see the autocom oe kit runs about $240 (and free shipping). Should I stay away from this one? And just go with the Sachs?
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'88 924s

John_AZ · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 1:28 am Post subject:

If I found the correct store, you must get a HUGE discount.

http://www.autocom.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=2269

If you are interested in CenterForce you can get better prices...

I do like the Centerforce Clutch Troubleshooter PDF

http://media.centerforce.com/DiagGuide/DiagnosticGuide04DL.pdf

Sachs will keep the "feel" of the car OEM.
If your pressure plate is in good condition, you could just replace the clutch disc. I put in an Italian MFG disc that cost $199 and am very satisfied.

GL
John_AZ
1988 924S 61K = 1987 924S 116K DD

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

John_AZ · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 5:35 am Post subject:

UnderDog · Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 23 Location: Westbrook, CT

John_AZ · Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 11:27 am Post subject:

Honestly, THAT is an amazing price!

I would buy one for my cars if I had not done both.
5 spring clutch disc, TO-throw out, pressure plate and alignment tool in the kit.

Thanks

John