850 Wagon 1996 clutch question

fiandval

Hi there, I am new to this site and need some information. I have an 850 wagon (Valerie), it is a lovely car, she has a 5 speed gearbox and has a nice grunt as she cruise's along. She is white and has the stock alloys.My daughter has also joined as she has a 240 GL Wagon- she absolutely loves it! Recently I had the brakes fixed, not too expensive. At the same time I asked the mechanic to check the clutch as I noticed it sticking/grabbing a little, I was a little shocked when he said $2000! My husband believes we can do this job ourselves as we have done the top engine mount, and the usual maintenance things and he has done clutches in other cars we have owned. We rang McCarolls (Volvo parts dealer in Sydney we are in Lake Macqaurie), and they quoted $1000 for the clutch slave and master cylinder. Basically does anyone know if we can do a better price here in Australia. Most of the parts like this on ebay etc seem to be in the US or UK?
Thanks Fifi

Rob

Hi Fifi.

clutches can be expensive for these things depending what type you require. Is it a turbo?

fiandval

Hi Rob,
No it is not a turbo, just standard I guess?
Fifi

Rob

I would buy this.
http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/products/Volvo/1997/85025l-5-cylinder-Fuel-Injected5DRS-WO-SR/Clutch-kit/1128079/272237.html

and this
http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/products/Volvo/1997/85025l-5-cylinder-Fuel-Injected5DRS-WO-SR/Release-bearing/1184571/9181780.html

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com have excellent pricing, they are all new genuine parts, shipping costs are low and you will have it in pretty good time. I doubt you will get it any cheaper.

Although I am confident this is the right one, you should send them an email with your VIN to confirm that it is correct.

fiandval

Hi Rob,
Thanks very much. I will get on to the sites asap and have the VIN ready.
Cheers
Fifi