So somehow (with no real abuse) 3rd gear was sticking and at times I couldn't get it out at all for some time. Something needed to be done obviously, and good thing I had the extended warranty (best $800 I ever spent at time of purchase as beyond expensive transmission repairs i'd have to deal with now; I hear my knock sensor needs replacing as well now...) as I have 77000KMS (around 50000 miles) and my car is at the dealer right now getting some major transmission work done as the mechanic said it needs new bearings and my syncro is gone...

The service advisor called me and said before they put the tranny back together tomorrow, I should consider replacing the clutch as it is worn and I could save on 8 to 9 hours of labor. As mentioned before I only have 77000KMS and I dont think the clutch could be that worn out by now (beyond a few starts from 3rd lately i've had to do with the gear issue until I brought it in)...

I've had issues with serivce departments at dealerships in the past where they suggest something that is not needed to make some bucks as advisors get commissions and service is primarily where a dealership makes their money.

Question is...

Does this 8 to 9 hours sound right? Is it really worth investing a few hundred now on a clutch and avoiding parts and labor down the road? How do I know how badly worn a clutch is if the mechanic shows it to me? I do have the option of going and seeing it, but I wouldn't be able to tell how badly worn it is...anyone got new and old pics or suggestions on how I could tell whether it really needs to be replaced at this point?

Any help on this would be appreciated....

Thanks.