Previous Thread
Next Thread
New Reply
Print Thread
Rate Thread

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Well I brought my car into the Toyota Dealership on Monday to get my grinding gears fixed. They found out it was the synchro's and they're gonna replace that under warranty for me. However they also found out my clutch is in bad condition especially for 2nd gear, and I should get it replaced. They quoted me $420 to get the clutch replaced right now, and if I wait till later the problem will get worse and to replace it then, would cost up to $800. (Labor costing $500 alone) Should I buy a different aftermarket clutch and have them install it? Or pay $400 to get the stock clutch installed? Or should I tell them to put the original one back in for now? I need to let them know by Friday the latest. Thanks

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 375
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Happy Birthday sho
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 375
dont ever buy shit or get it installed by dealers.theyre jack off whos out there to rip ur ass off BIG time!hold up...is it $420 with labor or without?

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
well, it's $420 with labor. I know what you mean about dealers ripping you off. I waited till my school started in socal to go to this specific dealer down here because my hommie's, dad's, friend works at the service department.

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 375
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Happy Birthday sho
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 375
^^really???which one man.maybe you can hook me up because all the dealers around here r dicks n wont cover shit.my clutch was fucked up ever since 800 miles n they wouldnt cover it.they said i prolly burned my clutch out in one day.i was like wtf wtffucking bastards giving me that BS wear n tear reasons n shit.

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 497
FWD
1995 Toyota Celica
FWD
1995 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 497
Originally Posted by HiRo-CuBe
Well I brought my car into the Toyota Dealership on Monday to get my grinding gears fixed. They found out it was the synchro's and they're gonna replace that under warranty for me. However they also found out my clutch is in bad condition especially for 2nd gear, and I should get it replaced. They quoted me $420 to get the clutch replaced right now, and if I wait till later the problem will get worse and to replace it then, would cost up to $800. (Labor costing $500 alone) Should I buy a different aftermarket clutch and have them install it? Or pay $400 to get the stock clutch installed? Or should I tell them to put the original one back in for now? I need to let them know by Friday the latest. Thanks

wait your clutch is bad in second gear?!?!??! are you sure he meant the clutch or tranny???? if the clutch was bad you will feel it in every gear not just one.


[Linked Image]

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,265
TheFilipinoCrew
2000 Toyota Celica GT
TheFilipinoCrew
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,265
dealers rip you off.

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 326
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 326
That happened to me too. took it in to get the tranny fixed, i think it was synchros too, and replaced the clutch and for $400 or so and that was just for the clutch. Didn't pay labor, so I thought it was a great deal. You'll end up paying more later for labor. I'd do it, and if its not too much money for an aftermarket one, go for it.


Everybody from Ecelica ROCKS!!!

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 574
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 574
$420 now or $1000+ later I'll buy trd cluth and flywheel and let them install it.


lose graciously and win humbly
[Linked Image]

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 812
Likes: 2
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 812
Likes: 2
Originally Posted by HiRo-CuBe
Well I brought my car into the Toyota Dealership on Monday to get my grinding gears fixed. They found out it was the synchro's and they're gonna replace that under warranty for me. However they also found out my clutch is in bad condition especially for 2nd gear, and I should get it replaced. They quoted me $420 to get the clutch replaced right now, and if I wait till later the problem will get worse and to replace it then, would cost up to $800. (Labor costing $500 alone) Should I buy a different aftermarket clutch and have them install it? Or pay $400 to get the stock clutch installed? Or should I tell them to put the original one back in for now? I need to let them know by Friday the latest. Thanks

Get an aftermarket and if it's the clutch that's the problem. Make them give you back the damaged goods if you're going to have them install it. If anything goes wrong after that you know who to point your finger at.


Originate, Innovate, Never Imitate. Since 2000-04.

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Originally Posted by sho
^^really???which one man.maybe you can hook me up because all the dealers around here r dicks n wont cover shit.my clutch was fucked up ever since 800 miles n they wouldnt cover it.they said i prolly burned my clutch out in one day.i was like wtf wtffucking bastards giving me that BS wear n tear reasons n shit.

I took it to Norwalk Toyota, but I'm over at Riverside right now.

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Originally Posted by RedSunCelica
Originally Posted by HiRo-CuBe
Well I brought my car into the Toyota Dealership on Monday to get my grinding gears fixed. They found out it was the synchro's and they're gonna replace that under warranty for me. However they also found out my clutch is in bad condition especially for 2nd gear, and I should get it replaced. They quoted me $420 to get the clutch replaced right now, and if I wait till later the problem will get worse and to replace it then, would cost up to $800. (Labor costing $500 alone) Should I buy a different aftermarket clutch and have them install it? Or pay $400 to get the stock clutch installed? Or should I tell them to put the original one back in for now? I need to let them know by Friday the latest. Thanks

wait your clutch is bad in second gear?!?!??! are you sure he meant the clutch or tranny???? if the clutch was bad you will feel it in every gear not just one.

yep, that's what he said. I think he meant the clutch was slipping and it was especially bad with the 2nd gear. Now I remember when I tried to shift from redline in 1st gear to 2nd, it sometimes wouldn't get into 2nd gear and grind or pop out if I didn't force it.

Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 673
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 673
How can they say it'll cost you more later? It's not like waiting would make it any harder to pull the clutch out. confused


[Linked Image]

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Hmm ok, well if I were to get an aftermarket clutch, could I get one at the same cost of what the dealer is asking for right now, and which one's would you guys recommend? I was thiking of an ACT stage II clutch, but I'm not too familiar with clutches, so someone enlighten me please. I want one that's good for daily driving but grabs better than the stock one. I need to let them know what I'm gonna do by Friday and get the clutch to give to them by then. Thanks

Last edited by HiRo-CuBe; Sep 23, 2004 12:34am.

Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,716
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,716
i have ACT street clutch..it's ok..a lot of free play though..get Exedy Clutchmaster or RPS is cheaper..like 250-300 from suprastore.com..check them out..

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 517
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 517
Originally Posted by XxMerlinxX
How can they say it'll cost you more later? It's not like waiting would make it any harder to pull the clutch out. confused

the reason it is cheaper now is because they are pulling his tranny other wise they have to repull it to install the clutch later.


67 mustang fastback
289 v8
soon to have 5 spd

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 198
Ok, after some thinking I decided to just go with the genuine toyota clutch. I was also thinking about asking about my lift bolts. Would they be easy to access with the work they are doing right now?

Last edited by HiRo-CuBe; Sep 24, 2004 12:01am.

Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 673
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 673
Originally Posted by Krayze
Originally Posted by XxMerlinxX
How can they say it'll cost you more later? It's not like waiting would make it any harder to pull the clutch out. confused

the reason it is cheaper now is because they are pulling his tranny other wise they have to repull it to install the clutch later.

Ohhhh, yeah, somehow I missed that. spineyes

Hiro, Titan Motorsports is selling the ACT clutch for $305 if you were looking for that? I honestly wouldn't go back to the stock clutch just because I've heard that pretty much any other clutch is better than stock. But yeah, look up This Page [titanmotorsports.com]


[Linked Image]

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,014
Likes: 1
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,014
Likes: 1
Definately get it done, you are saving tons because they have to do the labour anyway. They might as well do the clutch while they are in there. If it was me, I don't like Toyota clutches, so I would buy an aftermarket & drop it off for them to install. thumbsup

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 487
Senior Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Senior Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 487
Can you describe the noises the tranny makes when the synchro's are going bad?

Everything seems to work ok with mine, but lately the gear box seems really loud and what I can only describe as mechanical sounding. Like I can really hear all the gears meshing and groaning.

Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 60
Member
2002 Toyota Celica
Member
2002 Toyota Celica
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 60
Hiro-Cube ,
Get it done now , it will save you in the long run thats true , the techinician wont have to go back in , saves time for him so he can charge less. Most dealers dont try and rip you off. The technician looks at the car , if theres something wrong with it , or he sees a problem that will become worse , yes .. he wants to get paid to fix it , but if a technician diagnoses something that isnt wrong.. you have every right to ask for the old parts back and call him on it. I am the assistant parts manager at a toyota dealership and i can tell you all of our techs are honest. I cant say that for any other dealers , but our guys dont suggest it unless it needs it . And as for SHO, they didnt cover it because if they replaced it under warranty and toyota called for the parts back , which they do sometimes , the dealer wouldnt have gotten paid a dime for the repair. That is why they wouldnt cover it , the way warranty works is if there is a defective part.. theyll replace it , if it looks like customer abuse they play it by ear and call toyota to ask if they can cover it , they can also do whats called a "goodwill" if the customer comes to thier dealer for all of thier work and maintenance they can warranty it through toyota no questions asked. Im guessing for yours thier not trying to rip you off , but for some reason thier service dept doesnt want to try and get toyota to pay for it because they dont think toyota will pay the claim. sorry for the long post , just trying to clear things up from a dealers point.

Join the conversation - Register Now or Log In to add your comment


Link Copied to Clipboard
Member Spotlight
mrluilou
mrluilou
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Palmdale, California

Posts: 636
Joined: November 2004
Show All Member Profiles 
Recent Topics
Spyder Headlight LEDs
by Dxnxld - Mar 25, 2024 6:51am
Anyone ever hear this noise?
by CeliacCelica - Mar 21, 2024 10:51am
Clunking sound (not sure where from)
by Juliansky - Mar 20, 2024 3:01am
Does anybody know where i can find a S53 trans rebuild kit?
by MoreRamenNoodles - Mar 19, 2024 8:57pm
Urgent
by SoloXKay - Mar 19, 2024 11:58am
OEM speedometer on aftermarket ecu
by Penaman99 - Mar 5, 2024 11:23am
Brake master cylinder
by Nigel100 - Mar 5, 2024 2:45am
newly purchased 2000 GTS
by CantShift - Feb 27, 2024 9:06pm
Customize Your Toyota Celica Privacy Policy · About · Contact
Privacy Policy · About · Contact
CelicaHobby.com is an independent Toyota Celica enthusiast website. CelicaHobby.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. in any way. The Toyota and Celica names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
© CelicaHobby.com, 2001-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Preview build 20230331)