Originally Posted by prelude97
Yeah i don't know what's up with these mechanics. I have a 97 non sh and the dealer (chicago) wants $1000, and Brandy's wanted $1500. I told them they were higher than the dealer and said "oh what car was it for again, i'll have to lookup some prices and call you back."
How difficult is that to do myself? I've done 3 timing belts, exhausts, front shocks, engine mounts, and various other repairs. I also have a complement of air tools. I just don't like being under the car for extended amount of time, and the weight of the trans worries me a little.
I wouldn't do a clutch yourself. You need axle pullers and you may need to take of the entire wheel, ie. disk, caliper, etc., assembly in order to get the axles out. The car needs to be in the air and you would need a tranny lift to do anything right. Preludes happen to be a bitch when putting new clutches in. I know. I just had my dad put one in for me, and i watched most of the process.
As for price, 550-650 is the average. 900 is way too much in my opinion, no matter year, make, model or trim. If ATTS is major, then maybe it should have been 800, but your brother-in-law got ripped.