Hi all, how much do you think it would be to have a clutch put in a 320i? Someone is trying to sell their 320 for 1k, but it has no clutch. Opinions?

Unless its a real nice car, thats way too much. I don't know what a shop will charge you but it's alot, maybe $700. You can do it yourself though with $200 something in parts. And it could just be something wrong with the hydraulic system for the clutch. Whats the rest of the car like?

Book time to do a clutch in an E21 is somewhere between 6 and 7 hours. NOt sure what the average labour rate in your area is, but my shop is $80/hour. Factor in parts cost of what? $250-300, and there you have it.

Al

here is the auto trader link

autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=236266448&dealer_id=61751265&model=3_SERIESCLASS_SERIES&make3=&make2=BMW&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=0&model2=5_SERIESCLASS_SERIES&make=BMW&color=&min_price=700&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&address=97405&advanced=&end_year=1989&doors=&transmission=&max_price=3500

mileage isn't listed, check that. Try just bleeding the system, that's revitalized mine from limp pedal syndrome several times. BavAuto has a really nice full clutch kit - part # CK 320 - comes with everything you need, and sometimes they'll accidently throw in a ton of other parts.

Yes, I will check the milage before I buy, you guys think 1000 is too much for that car? Should I offer 800?

Yes, I will check the milage before I buy, you guys think 1000 is too much for that car? Should I offer 800?

1k if you have to spend another $800 for a clutch is getting up there, I'd offer him $500ish.

Sometimes with older cars shops will cut you a break, and charge a much lower price per hour, or just negotiate a price. I know people do this all the time with older cars. You could also buy the clutch (GripForce sells a clutch kit for $160) and ask them to install it.

Ace, there are a few 320i's here in Portland on CL. You might consider picking up these two, and between the two you could have a good car plus a parts car for about the same $ that you will be spending on that car in CA + clutch install. Were you going to ship it back?
'77 320i (http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/515250009.html)
'78 320i (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/517850789.html)

or here is a '80 323i (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/520228344.html) in Gresham. Probably too much $ for it, it would have to be super clean & low miles for that price.

Ace, there are a few 320i's here in Portland on CL. You might consider picking up these two, and between the two you could have a good car plus a parts car for about the same $ that you will be spending on that car in CA + clutch install. Were you going to ship it back?
'77 320i (http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/515250009.html)
'78 320i (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/517850789.html)


Eh, I am not down with a project. But thanks for the heads up.

What do you guys think of this clutch kit?

catalog.worldpac.com/ibusiness/JSP.v.1.01/wizard.jsp?header=http://www.alleuropeanautoparts.com/header.txt&footer=http://www.alleuropeanautoparts.com/footer.txt&partner=ipb&clientid=alleuropeanautoparts.com&baseurl=http://www.alleuropeanautoparts.com/&cookieid=29D12LCLO29D12LCLN&year=1981&make=BM&model=320-I-001&category=All&part=Clutch+Kit

Check it out guys, we've got a replacement for e21bmw320i already!! This is my IM conversation with the OP.

banjo84us: actually if you don't want to go too fast the 318i is even more durable and reliable
banjo84us: and alot cheaper (I was speaking in comparison to a 325e here)
sprainedknee: i dont want a 318
banjo84us: how did you decide that?
sprainedknee: because i dont, why does it matter?
banjo84us: screw off dude I'm through helping you
sprainedknee: suck a dick
sprainedknee: fucking know it all fuck, dont fucking question why or why not i dont want something, dumbass fuck, youre like an abusive father that doesnt want his kid to play soccer insted of football
banjo84us: you admitedly know nothing about the cars, I offer something I think would suit you, and you challenge that for no reason
sprainedknee: because i dont want a 318 you son of a bitch
banjo84us: tell me why
sprainedknee: no, i dont know anything about cars, cause im not a gay loser
banjo84us: you muct have some knowledge of what the car is all about
sprainedknee: because i dont want that small of an engine!
sprainedknee: i like the 2 liter
banjo84us: its the exact same 1.8 that is in the 320i
banjo84us: exact same engine

Wow lane, looks like your hick loser ass got me. Now go beat your girlfriend for not cooking your steak the way you like it.

Hey, hey, hey. Seriously guys, lets keep this off the forum, its not really necessary right now after the Bob incident.

Come on guys, lets keep this civil. I don't want to have to be handing out Time Outs everyday. So act up so it doesn't come down to that.