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What model do you have?
Much worse on a turbo as the exhaust manifold gets in the way (the turbo is on the intake side). You have to drop the gearbox back which apparently isn't too bad, I haven't tried it myself, then remove the torque tube - good opportunity to check condition of the bearings- then AFAIK its like any other car.
Should ask though Is it the clutch plate or the hydraulics? (above assumes plate)
Tony
Much worse on a turbo as the exhaust manifold gets in the way (the turbo is on the intake side). You have to drop the gearbox back which apparently isn't too bad, I haven't tried it myself, then remove the torque tube - good opportunity to check condition of the bearings- then AFAIK its like any other car.
Should ask though Is it the clutch plate or the hydraulics? (above assumes plate)
Tony
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Thanks for the replys guys, the 20 page document thats floating round the internet, explaining the clutch removal is very well done and helpful but it looks like I won't be needing it!
I bought this car with "a clutch problem" amongst other things i.e. busted ignition switch, been hot wiring it to getting it running but as it's in a confined space was unable to hot wire it in gear. Managed to do that tonite and the car jerked forward suggesting the clutch is engaged, whilst this dosen't rule out a clutch problem I'm going to work through the whole system before plunging in with a clutch replacement, somethings broke somewhere!
Tony
I bought this car with "a clutch problem" amongst other things i.e. busted ignition switch, been hot wiring it to getting it running but as it's in a confined space was unable to hot wire it in gear. Managed to do that tonite and the car jerked forward suggesting the clutch is engaged, whilst this dosen't rule out a clutch problem I'm going to work through the whole system before plunging in with a clutch replacement, somethings broke somewhere!
Tony
Yes you are right - sounds like you will be an expert once it's sorted, Good luck.
There are available on e-bay and similar, workshop manuals on CD, whilst not wishing to encourage piracy (but unfortunately Porsche only supply paper manuals at much greater cost) they might be usefull if you have to take the car apart,
Tony
There are available on e-bay and similar, workshop manuals on CD, whilst not wishing to encourage piracy (but unfortunately Porsche only supply paper manuals at much greater cost) they might be usefull if you have to take the car apart,
Tony
Guest
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I have seen the CD manuals on E-bay, got one for my Mondeo, and like you, I don't wish to be seen to be supporting the piracy thing but the lack of this level of tech' info means it's a viable option.
Another stroke of luck, phoned a good friend of mine who's a mechanic to tell him about the car and he reminded me that he did his apprenticship at Bauer Millet in Manchester! he's spent a good few hours working on various Porches including doing a clutch on a 944 so offered his help, maybe next time we're having a pint I'll wait till he's well oiled and try and talk him into doing the job with me in his HUGE garage with access to his big Snap on tool box (he has offered to loan me any odd tools I might need like a 6 point 8mm socket for the clutch bolts!)
Tony
Another stroke of luck, phoned a good friend of mine who's a mechanic to tell him about the car and he reminded me that he did his apprenticship at Bauer Millet in Manchester! he's spent a good few hours working on various Porches including doing a clutch on a 944 so offered his help, maybe next time we're having a pint I'll wait till he's well oiled and try and talk him into doing the job with me in his HUGE garage with access to his big Snap on tool box (he has offered to loan me any odd tools I might need like a 6 point 8mm socket for the clutch bolts!)
Tony
Chris Preston
Ex Club Member
Just had mine done- £300 approx for the kit and 8 hours labour to fit- plus vat of course...
NorthernBloke
New member
Chris, I did mine myself (with my brother's help) and, although it was the first time we've tackled a 944, we replaced the clutch and torque tube in about 9 - 10 hours. I printed out the instructions from Clarks Garage which were a great help "Clark then asked me for pics / advice on the torque tube removal as he's currently writing that procedure."
I think 8 hours just for the clutch is about fair but how do the dealers or specialist charge 14 - 16 hours [:'(] (unless it's 7 - 8 hours x 2 technicians ?)
BTW I paid £285 for the clutch kit plus the dreaded.
I think 8 hours just for the clutch is about fair but how do the dealers or specialist charge 14 - 16 hours [:'(] (unless it's 7 - 8 hours x 2 technicians ?)
BTW I paid £285 for the clutch kit plus the dreaded.
Diver944
Active member
Too late now, but if anyone is interested, one of the posters on Titanic has offered his services for clutch changing and torque tube recon as well as other general maintenance at £16 an hour.
Send me an email for his tel number and email address. He's purely an amateur enthusiast and is based in Surrey.
Send me an email for his tel number and email address. He's purely an amateur enthusiast and is based in Surrey.
Diver944
Active member
That's an average price for a Porsche Specialist and it's mostly labour. Jase seems to have found a bargain supply of parts for only £180 [
]and then you've got about 10 hours of labour depending on how seized all the bolts are. So if you can find someone good, who charges around £30 an hour you could get it all done for around Jases figure.
It's not out of the realms of the DIY mechanic, it's just a case of allowing a couple of days and being able to support the gearbox and torque tube when you lower them. There are a few online guidesto teh whole processon the web. Try www.clarks-garage.com for one of them
]and then you've got about 10 hours of labour depending on how seized all the bolts are. So if you can find someone good, who charges around £30 an hour you could get it all done for around Jases figure.It's not out of the realms of the DIY mechanic, it's just a case of allowing a couple of days and being able to support the gearbox and torque tube when you lower them. There are a few online guidesto teh whole processon the web. Try www.clarks-garage.com for one of them
Yes, rubber centre breaking up. As chunks of it come off they jam up in the clutch (as the Merc springs probably did) but being rubber they get ground down. When it happened to by S2 it was horrible for a while but once someone told me what had happened I then actively tried to get the rubber chunks to break up and after that it was fine, just with lots of backlash and had to be babied so as not to damage anything without the cushioning.
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