Recommendations for clutch change mechanic?

[Jibzee]

So I'll be changing my clutch soon since I've had problems with it ever since I've had my car.

I'm wondering if you guys can let me know of any places that have done a good job for you in the Melbourne area and the sort of price range I'll be expecting to pay for this job. I'll also be changing the flywheel while I'm at it.

Is it at all recommended to DIY this for someone with very basic mechanical know how? (I guess the most complicated thing I've done so far was changing my own engine mounts).

Thanks!

[ievaq8]

what area r u in???

[M@lew]

Caufield, so east.

[Jibzee]

yeah, im in the east caulfield area, but really, i just want to hear about peoples experiences and hear recommendations. i know its an expensive job so im not worried about driving a fair distance if there is good reason to!

[ievaq8]

i was gonna recommend my mates shop in altona, i have always taken my itr to him for anything it ever needed.............including clutch change, turbo instal, etc etc....

pm me if ur interested for details

[spyda00]

how many KM's did you get out of your current clutch?

[ievaq8]

umm, it was an ORC single plate and was in the car for 15,000km;s and still like new, i dont know how long it would have lasted cause some mother fuker decided to steal my car......

i would say it would have lasted at least another 25,000km's including some drag racing days...

[ewendc2r]

WHAT? clutch only lasts 30-40 thou kms?!!!!!!

[DC2R]

Guess it depends how you drive it and what type of clutch it is....