New Clutch

[andrew felmingham]

just booked is200 in for a new clutch and thay said could be 5hrs labour that seems a lot to me has any one had a new clutch and how long did it take and how much was it

[ukazn]

A friend(a mechanic) and myself changed the clutch ourselves and it took us 4 hours. It was our first time working on a Lexus and we did it on axle stands.

[Anees]

Have you thought about the ProLex clutches? I've heard they are supposed to be pretty good and will probably be cheaper then the Lexus part.

[Purvesh]

I think he may be getting it done under warranty mate... ;)

[eXOBeX]

You'll also save a few quid by taking it to someone other than Lexus to do the job. Keep Lexus for the service book stamps, use local garage (or even Toyota if they'll do it - some do - 'cos they should be cheaper than Lexus).

[Mark D]

According to the Autodata CD, it should only take 3hours for a clutch in an IS200.

Contact Lexus GB, they will tell you the correct time. If the dealer still sticks to the 5hrs then get Lexus GB to contact them - and watch them jump.

I had my clutch changed last May - don't know how long it took but the labour cost was £250+VAT

Total cost was £513 (incl VAT) for complete clutch assembly fitted by Lexus.

[sendz]

the lexus book time to fit a new clutch assy is 2.5 hours i believe.

i would ring round for quotes from your 3 nearest lexus dealers to compare prices.

[andrew felmingham]

thanks guys having to get clutch dont at a certain garage as dealer paying large contribution towards it thay said about £500