Should I replace the clutch when RMS is being replaced?

[Need4Speed]

My 2002 2.7 Boxster is about to endure it's 2nd RMS replacement as the 1st replacement only lasted one year / 4,000 miles. The car is exactly 3 years old with 25,000 miles on the clock and the clutch feels good with plenty of life in it.

Would I be wise to get the clutch replaced when the RMS is being done?

Out of interest"¦what is the average life expectancy of a 986 clutch?

What age/mileage have other owners had their clutches replaced at?

Cheers

 

[Tool Pants]

I would have the disc replaced since it should cost you nothing except for the price of the part, but your OPC should tell you for certain when it is out of the car. I have a generic phobia about release bearings, so replace that as well. I was suprised the first time I saw a Boxster clutch since it was so small and did not have a lot of 'meat' to it.

If the pressure plate is in good shape then reuse it. The mechanic should also check the dual-mess flywheel.

There are Boxster owners with over 100,000 miles with the original clutch. How long it last depends on the driver. Like how long does a tube of tooth paste or a bar of soap last.

If you like to win at auto crosses then you will not get 100,000 miles. These pictures were taken at our tech session. The friction material is gone from one side of the disc.

When the seal is replaced would you post the part number. It was 999 113 490 40 but I think the new Boxster seal ends in 41 instead of 40. Jeff

 

[Need4Speed]

Jeff,

Many thanks for your informative response!

I'm most likely to get the clutch replaced unless they advise me otherwise and will now add release bearings to the repair list.

From my experience, our OPC's don't appear to be conversant with the RMS replacement procedure, but then again they've probably been instructed to play-dumb on this issue to give the impression that it's an uncommon issue.

I'm hoping to book the car in within the next couple of weeks and will gladly post the part number then. Oh"¦and also let you know if they use the new coated crankcase & flange shaft bolts?

Andy

 

[JCB..]

Out of interest"¦what is the average life expectancy of a 986 clutch?

74k on mine - daily driver, several track days - I'd save your money as if paying an OPC to do it/supply it you will still be paying through the nose.

As Toolpants says depends how you drive it.

JCB..

 

[Guest]

Have you seen this thread re: inserting RMS's
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/fb.asp?m=93567

 

[Need4Speed]

ORIGINAL: JCB..

Out of interest"¦what is the average life expectancy of a 986 clutch?

74k on mine - daily driver, several track days - I'd save your money as if paying an OPC to do it/supply it you will still be paying through the nose.

As Toolpants says depends how you drive it.

JCB..

John

I'm paying 25% labour charge for the RMS replacement and PCGB are picking up the balance as their goodwill contribution 

As ToolPants recommends, I'll use this inconvenience to replace the clutch & release bearings, unless the OPC advise otherwise, as I'd only be paying for the clutch parts and effectively getting it fitted free-of-charge.

Mine started out as a daily driver and following the birth of my daughter early last year, it was regulated to 2nd car status and sadly spent too long in the garage and not enough time on the open roads. During the first two years / 20K miles, I enjoyed several trips to Scotland, Somerset & France. I never got round to tracking it  and now the RMS issue doesn't really inspire much confidence.

1st year 12,000 mls
2nd year 8,500 mls
3rd year 4,000 mls
4th year 300 miles so far. Note to self"¦must use more often!

Andy

 

[Need4Speed]

Cary,

Yeah...I've been following Scouser & Toolpants informative postings closely over the past few months. These guys deserve real credit for all their efforts and helping other owners to understand the RMS issue.

Andy