Clutch replacement on BMW 325

CrazyRussian540 · November 18th, 2007, 05:35 AM

Does anyone here know about how much it costs to replace the clutch on a 1993 BMW 325?

I'm looking at one of these BMWs as a fun weekend car, to take to the track or something. My friend (major gearhead) is finally selling his after owning it for 10 years, so I know everything is perfect on the car, except the clutch needs replacement. Hes also willing to give me a great deal on it, but I don't want to go for it if replacing the clutch will cost more than the car.

CraigB · November 18th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Call a local repair shop that specializes in BMW for a quote.

On the other hand you could do it yourself if you are mechanically inclined, have the right tools and the time. I looked up a replacement clutch on a national discount auto parts supplier's website, the clutch itself is $230.

CrazyRussian540 · November 18th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

Call a local repair shop that specializes in BMW for a quote.

On the other hand you could do it yourself if you are mechanically inclined, have the right tools and the time. I looked up a replacement clutch on a national discount auto parts supplier's website, the clutch itself is $230.

I'd love to do it myself, but I have neither the tools nor the time. I could always get the right tools... but I can't buy more time.

ruuman · November 19th, 2007, 12:10 AM

If your not going to do it yourself, it will probably cost a fair bit as it's RWD car so ethier the engine or g-box wil have to be moved or pulled out. It's probably at least 1/2days work if not a full day depending on the mechanic.

Probably quiet an easy job, just hire an engine crane, get a manual and offer your mates a few beers to help you. It's a pretty straight forward job.

tigger · November 20th, 2007, 02:31 AM

If you've got a free Saturday and one of two buddies you should be able to pull it off yourself. No need to mess with pulling the engine up; get the car up on jackstands, pull the driveshaft, disconnect any linkage and unbolt the transmission. Just make sure you've got someone holding onto the transmission! images/smilies/lol.gif

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Originally Posted by ruuman

It's a pretty straight forward job.

Yep, no need to pay someone an arm and a leg to do it.

ttw · December 7th, 2007, 01:17 PM

It's not a hard job to do.

RWD gearbox is usually very easy to remove.

Just remember to buy/rent clutch centering kit.
Not necessary (i use my eyes to center clutches images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

), but i recommend that.

skr · December 12th, 2007, 04:04 PM

As stated before with the right tools it can be done in 3 hours. Much easier than on a FWD car and the gearbox is really easily accessible, you may have to remove the exhaust which takes about 5 minutes images/smilies/wink.gif

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CrazyRussian540 Joined: Mar 6th, 2005 Last Online: 05:03 AM Location: Shrewsbury, MA Posts: 1,247 Car: 1997 Audi A6 Avant 2.8 quattro Rep Power: 39	Clutch replacement on BMW 325 Does anyone here know about how much it costs to replace the clutch on a 1993 BMW 325? I'm looking at one of these BMWs as a fun weekend car, to take to the track or something. My friend (major gearhead) is finally selling his after owning it for 10 years, so I know everything is perfect on the car, except the clutch needs replacement. Hes also willing to give me a great deal on it, but I don't want to go for it if replacing the clutch will cost more than the car. __________________ "I beat a man on roller skates.... in an Aston Martin" - R. Hammond "You've just pulled the wobbly head off the former president of Nissan USA" - R. Hammond Vote for FinalGear's Most Evil-looking Car.

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CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Posts: 527 Car: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO • 1991 Ford Ranger XLT Rep Power: 12	Call a local repair shop that specializes in BMW for a quote. On the other hand you could do it yourself if you are mechanically inclined, have the right tools and the time. I looked up a replacement clutch on a national discount auto parts supplier's website, the clutch itself is $230. __________________ CraigB

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ttw Joined: Oct 15th, 2007 Last Online: November 29th, 2008 Location: Lapua, Finland Age: 19 Posts: 45 Car: Skyline GTS-t Type M Rep Power: 6	It's not a hard job to do. RWD gearbox is usually very easy to remove. Just remember to buy/rent clutch centering kit. Not necessary (i use my eyes to center clutches ), but i recommend that. __________________ "I think Skyline is pretty cool car eh". Member of team strange looking motherfuckers.

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skr Joined: May 25th, 2006 Last Online: November 30th, 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 371 Car: 1992 BMW 525iA, 1999 Ford Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 Rep Power: 11	As stated before with the right tools it can be done in 3 hours. Much easier than on a FWD car and the gearbox is really easily accessible, you may have to remove the exhaust which takes about 5 minutes

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