Whilst having the clutch replaced....
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There are a couple of sensors to replace "while you are in there" and the engine is old. I would have to check my build sheet to tell you which ones but there are some.
I would also recommend (if budget extends) looking at a lightweight spring centred clutch. If you want to save some weight you can also look at an aluminium pressure plate and a light flywheel. I have just gone for a 930 sport disc which is spring centred (rather than rubber) and is much lighter weight together with higher clamp force plus the aluminium PP. I passed on the flywheel as there is little weight to be saved there as the 3.2 F/W is already light (like 964RS ballpark). The clutch still bites like a normal clutch and the action is just a tad heavier now that it has bedded in. The engine revs more quickly due to the reciprocating weight saving and feels just a little more sporting without being a bear to drive and stalling all the time - its has stalled once when cold in 1500 miles despite having lumpy cams to contend with in my setup. I cannot pick any difference in NVH and I will never have to worry about the exploding rubber centred clutch syndrome. Parts are readily available from Patrick Motorsport in Arizona among others. I can send details offline.
While the engine is out, now would also be a perfect time to go for an SSI exhaust, heater backdate, some cams, top end rebuild....[
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I would also recommend (if budget extends) looking at a lightweight spring centred clutch. If you want to save some weight you can also look at an aluminium pressure plate and a light flywheel. I have just gone for a 930 sport disc which is spring centred (rather than rubber) and is much lighter weight together with higher clamp force plus the aluminium PP. I passed on the flywheel as there is little weight to be saved there as the 3.2 F/W is already light (like 964RS ballpark). The clutch still bites like a normal clutch and the action is just a tad heavier now that it has bedded in. The engine revs more quickly due to the reciprocating weight saving and feels just a little more sporting without being a bear to drive and stalling all the time - its has stalled once when cold in 1500 miles despite having lumpy cams to contend with in my setup. I cannot pick any difference in NVH and I will never have to worry about the exploding rubber centred clutch syndrome. Parts are readily available from Patrick Motorsport in Arizona among others. I can send details offline.
While the engine is out, now would also be a perfect time to go for an SSI exhaust, heater backdate, some cams, top end rebuild....[
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Hi Shirish,
It is in JZ's workshop at the moment. It is due to be started on Tuesday (tomorrow). I took it in last week as it was pretty bad and wasn't really driveable. Their prices are on their website http://www.jzmachtech.co.uk/. It is about £1100 including VAT.
I did make a couple of calls to other garages. Autostrasse in Essex were a bit cheaper although didn't give an exact amount and it is not so easy for me to get to and back from. Porsche in Silverstone was about £1600, so I opted for JZM who have serviced my car before and is easy for me to get to and from and IMHO give a good service.
Rgds,
Kevin
It is in JZ's workshop at the moment. It is due to be started on Tuesday (tomorrow). I took it in last week as it was pretty bad and wasn't really driveable. Their prices are on their website http://www.jzmachtech.co.uk/. It is about £1100 including VAT.
I did make a couple of calls to other garages. Autostrasse in Essex were a bit cheaper although didn't give an exact amount and it is not so easy for me to get to and back from. Porsche in Silverstone was about £1600, so I opted for JZM who have serviced my car before and is easy for me to get to and from and IMHO give a good service.
Rgds,
Kevin
Kevin - Don't know if your having anything else done, but it sounds expensive to me.
I was quoted about £700-£800 by Nick at Auto 2000 in Kempston nr Bedford who looks after alot of our regions cars.
Had mine done by TWG in Peterborough for £800, though the service aspect was not great.
Steve
I was quoted about £700-£800 by Nick at Auto 2000 in Kempston nr Bedford who looks after alot of our regions cars.
Had mine done by TWG in Peterborough for £800, though the service aspect was not great.
Steve
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Steve,
Was that 700-800 +VAT or incl. £800 +vat is £940, but at the end of the day it is all about trusting the garage that you choose and what you think is value for money regards the overall service etc...
I know JZ are not the cheapest, but I do like their service and they drop me to the train station (in work within 40 mins) and pick me up when I return.
Rgds,
Kevin
Was that 700-800 +VAT or incl. £800 +vat is £940, but at the end of the day it is all about trusting the garage that you choose and what you think is value for money regards the overall service etc...
I know JZ are not the cheapest, but I do like their service and they drop me to the train station (in work within 40 mins) and pick me up when I return.
Rgds,
Kevin
Kevin - It included VAT. It was only their customer service that was a little off.
I use Nick at Auto 2000 now. He just did a 12,000 mile service (excluding oil as this had been changed with the clutch) and fitted a new front n/s wheel bearing for £220 inc VAT. He also spotted a couple of little things for me to do myself during the summer.
Top bloke.
Just as an aside, a few weeks after that I had a screen fitted by Tower Porsche in London. I asked what they would have charged me for the work and they said "about £700 inc. VAT."
Steve
I use Nick at Auto 2000 now. He just did a 12,000 mile service (excluding oil as this had been changed with the clutch) and fitted a new front n/s wheel bearing for £220 inc VAT. He also spotted a couple of little things for me to do myself during the summer.
Top bloke.
Just as an aside, a few weeks after that I had a screen fitted by Tower Porsche in London. I asked what they would have charged me for the work and they said "about £700 inc. VAT."
Steve
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Yes- well its stripped for installation of a cage. Unfortunately there is an 8 week wait on cages because Safety Devices has gone bust and everyone is scrambling around trying to find alternative suppliers. I am getting a Wiechers 6-point bolt in cage from Germany. Did Steve have the engine out yet?
Can you feel the difference in the engine mounts?
Cheers,
Richard
Can you feel the difference in the engine mounts?
Cheers,
Richard
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