clutch wear?!

[miguel oliveira]

Hello.

A have a 99 carrera 4 with 65000kms and I feel the cluth only starts to work when the pedal is almost at the top.I made o lot of experiences and never felt the clutch slip. Is there any adjustment I can do? Should I expect to change the clutch soon?

Thanks for all the advice

[m5jrh]

Hi,

I wouldn't be suprised if it needs a new clutch. Some seem to wear out in that kind of mileage without any abuse. A good giveaway is the pedal going stiff as well.

Get it done fairly soon, it can score the flywheel if left, these aren't cheap.

John

[miguel oliveira]

Hi,

I wouldn't be suprised if it needs a new clutch. Some seem to wear out in that kind of mileage without any abuse. A good giveaway is the pedal going stiff as well.

Get it done fairly soon, it can score the flywheel if left, these aren't cheap.

John

Thank you for tha advice

Miguel

[1999Porsche911]

A bad clutch release lever in the early 996's can contribute to early clutch slippage and wear. Make sure that the appropriate TSB which calls for replacement of this lever is carried out if you change the clutch. Adds about $50 to the price of a clutch change. Otherwise, you may have clutch slippage immediately with the new clutch.

[miguel oliveira]

The release lever can only be change whith a new clutch?

Thanks

Miguel

[1999Porsche911]

The release lever can only be change whith a new clutch?

Thanks

Miguel

No, but you have to drop the tranny to change it just as you would for a clutch replacement. It cannot be accessed from the side of the bellhousing like many of the old cars.

Edited November 11, 2006 by 1999Porsche911

[miguel oliveira]

Thanks for all the information

Miguel