1993 Dodge Dakota Throw out bearing replacement

1993 DODGE DAKOTA
10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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WANEMAN
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3 weeks ago I had the throw out bearings replaced on my '93 Dodge Dakota Sport pick-up. The mechanic gave me what I thought was a good deal, $550 parts and labor. A week after I find myself stranded unable to get the clutch to engage. upon calling the mechanic I am told it is unrelated and to tow the truck in. They tear it open again and tell me the pressure plate and clutch disk are bad and since they had to again open up the trany, I am looking at $800.

I have talked to several novices mechanics as well as searched the web and the general consensus it that they should have replaced the entire clutch assembly and that this comes as one complete kit.

Would you agree?
May 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes you got taken I'd contact the BBB.
May 18, 2009 at 2:40 PM
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