Clutches, Flywheels, & Steering Racks...Oh $$$$ !
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Clutches, Flywheels, & Steering Racks...Oh $$$$ !
Thanks to everyone for putting up with Newbie questions so far. And yeah, I know there is probably already a thread for what I am about to open up for discussion.
Went to the Nissan dealer (I know!) to have them look at an oil leak from the rack & pinion, and fix a belt squeal, and got the news this morning that I definitely didn't want to hear.
First- Steering rack needs to be replaced. Quoted $1100 plus $499 labor.
Then the service mgr says the technician noticed that the clutch was barely engaging and should be replaced ($390). And while we're in there we may as well replace the flywheel (also $1100), $700 for labor.
Not more than a day ago my son and I were thinking of what we could do for the next mod on the car. Oh how quickly things change.
Questions are: Rebuilt Steering Rack (with warranty) - Pro's & Cons
Should we replace the clutch & flywheel on the tech's recomendation alone, or wait till we have problems.
If answer is yes to above - Is F1 Stage 1 clutch & flywheel a descent choice? (Mods include HKS Exhaust & Test Pipes, AEM Intake, Plenum spacer) Stage 1 or 2????????
Thanks
Z-Dad
Went to the Nissan dealer (I know!) to have them look at an oil leak from the rack & pinion, and fix a belt squeal, and got the news this morning that I definitely didn't want to hear.
First- Steering rack needs to be replaced. Quoted $1100 plus $499 labor.
Then the service mgr says the technician noticed that the clutch was barely engaging and should be replaced ($390). And while we're in there we may as well replace the flywheel (also $1100), $700 for labor.
Not more than a day ago my son and I were thinking of what we could do for the next mod on the car. Oh how quickly things change.
Questions are: Rebuilt Steering Rack (with warranty) - Pro's & Cons
Should we replace the clutch & flywheel on the tech's recomendation alone, or wait till we have problems.
If answer is yes to above - Is F1 Stage 1 clutch & flywheel a descent choice? (Mods include HKS Exhaust & Test Pipes, AEM Intake, Plenum spacer) Stage 1 or 2????????
Thanks
Z-Dad
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Think your first mistake was going to the dealer. You need to find a local shop that knows
Nissans. Much higher labor rate. Plus why are you going on his word about the clutch you cant feel it?
Nissans. Much higher labor rate. Plus why are you going on his word about the clutch you cant feel it?
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Thanks to everyone for putting up with Newbie questions so far. And yeah, I know there is probably already a thread for what I am about to open up for discussion.
Went to the Nissan dealer (I know!) to have them look at an oil leak from the rack & pinion, and fix a belt squeal, and got the news this morning that I definitely didn't want to hear.
First- Steering rack needs to be replaced. Quoted $1100 plus $499 labor.
Then the service mgr says the technician noticed that the clutch was barely engaging and should be replaced ($390). And while we're in there we may as well replace the flywheel (also $1100), $700 for labor.
Not more than a day ago my son and I were thinking of what we could do for the next mod on the car. Oh how quickly things change.
Questions are: Rebuilt Steering Rack (with warranty) - Pro's & Cons
Should we replace the clutch & flywheel on the tech's recomendation alone, or wait till we have problems.
If answer is yes to above - Is F1 Stage 1 clutch & flywheel a descent choice? (Mods include HKS Exhaust & Test Pipes, AEM Intake, Plenum spacer) Stage 1 or 2????????
Thanks
Z-Dad
Went to the Nissan dealer (I know!) to have them look at an oil leak from the rack & pinion, and fix a belt squeal, and got the news this morning that I definitely didn't want to hear.
First- Steering rack needs to be replaced. Quoted $1100 plus $499 labor.
Then the service mgr says the technician noticed that the clutch was barely engaging and should be replaced ($390). And while we're in there we may as well replace the flywheel (also $1100), $700 for labor.
Not more than a day ago my son and I were thinking of what we could do for the next mod on the car. Oh how quickly things change.
Questions are: Rebuilt Steering Rack (with warranty) - Pro's & Cons
Should we replace the clutch & flywheel on the tech's recomendation alone, or wait till we have problems.
If answer is yes to above - Is F1 Stage 1 clutch & flywheel a descent choice? (Mods include HKS Exhaust & Test Pipes, AEM Intake, Plenum spacer) Stage 1 or 2????????
Thanks
Z-Dad
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They're overcharging you a ton on the parts. A new oem steering rack goes for $871 from courtesy nissan. A new oem clutch is $315; however assuming its actually bad now would be a good time for an upgrade. You should be able to play with the engagement point a bit if thats the only problem; theres a tutorial floating around to do that.
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Found a rebuilt steering rack, and this shop is going to install.
As for the clutch... No, no slipping that I can tell, and honestly, although I don't drive it much, I don't notice any issues. However...Precision Imports in STL offered me a pretty good deal on replacing the clutch and flywheel, so I might go ahead and do it.
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