'94 Clutch Availability?

[Donne Trav]

This past Monday, I took my '94 to the Chevy dealership to have my bad clutch replaced, after suspecting slippage upon acceleration on occasions. Price quoted, around $1300. Wednesday AM, I was told they were having "parts problems". Huh!?? Apparently, as I was told, in the past, the clutch and its immediate parts, whatever they are?, came boxed as a unit. This clutch came by itself, as I was again told. And the other parts needed (throw-out bearings, etc.) would have to be ordered separately, adding an additional $500 of labor. It appears that they are having trouble locating these parts and I might be "lucky" to get my car by next weekend (2 weeks). My question: Are these 94 clutch parts
difficult to obtain? I just want my ride back. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thankyou

 

[boomdriver]

Nope

but thats why they call dealerships...."stealerships"

 

[vetteoz]

And the other parts needed (throw-out bearings, etc.) would have to be ordered separately, adding an additional $500 of labor. It appears that they are having trouble locating these parts
Are these 94 clutch parts difficult to obtain?

Rockauto
RockAuto Auto Parts
Have complete clutch kits ( some including the throwout bearing ) from
$300 ( stock replacement ) - $900 ( HD Hi [Perf )
All listed as being on the shelf

Plenty on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-9...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-9...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Valeo was OEM clutch

Even the rip off Vette specialists have complete clutch kits for $400
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette.html?frame=3.730&searched=clutch%20kit