996 weak OEM clutch throw out bearing?

[maniac]

I have a '02 996 C2 with just 47000 miles, I found that after my first DE track driving my car began to make clutch noises, the problem was the throw out bearing, the mechanic installed a new OEM clutch kit that included this part, just one week later that I went to my 2nd. DE, again the same noise, now the mechanic mentions that is the same problem, but that he will charge me again the same amount of labor, because the problem is the part. Does this cars have a weak throw out bearing?, Did you have this similar issue?, How do you take care of it? :cursing:

[phillipj]

Your mechanic should stand by his work. Unless he told you ahead of time (if you tracked the car) he would not stand behind it....

[maniac]

Not he just stay on his position, that he already checked with his Lawyer, that he doesn't have any obligation to fix the car. Poor Ethics & was a very bad recommendation. <_<

[phillipj]

I have never heard of a reputable mechanic that wouldn't stand behind his work for at least 30 days. Make sure that others are warned about this jerk. You have to wonder about a guy who has already checked with his lawyer. :huh:

The throw out bearing is a standard replacement during a clutch job.

What puts you in a bad position is that you tracked the car. Otherwise you would have a pretty clear cut small claims case.

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you post the area where you live I'm sure members here can give some recommendations of some indie mechanics with a good reputation.

Edited April 8, 2009 by phillipj

[maniac]

Yes, Thanks!, I'm in the Mc Allen Texas area.

[dr914jr]

While it may not be the mechanics fault that the part went bad he is still responsible for its replacement. He could make the argument that the track time hammered the TOB but thats clearly insane. No DE could ever destroy a part that is known to easily last 70k miles. I'm willing to bet he failed to catch the issue that caused the failure in the first place. Under 50k is a bit early for a TOB replacement. Have the next mechanic check (996 116 087 01 guide sleeve, 012 141 751a intermediate piece, and 996 116 712 02 release lever). I'll bet one of these parts are damaged and should have been replaced by the first guy.

[maniac]

While it may not be the mechanics fault that the part went bad he is still responsible for its replacement. He could make the argument that the track time hammered the TOB but thats clearly insane. No DE could ever destroy a part that is known to easily last 70k miles. I'm willing to bet he failed to catch the issue that caused the failure in the first place. Under 50k is a bit early for a TOB replacement. Have the next mechanic check (996 116 087 01 guide sleeve, 012 141 751a intermediate piece, and 996 116 712 02 release lever). I'll bet one of these parts are damaged and should have been replaced by the first guy.

Thanks I will follow your lead

[dr914jr]

Do you still have the work order from the work he did? If so did he replace any of the parts I mentioned?

[maniac]

Do you still have the work order from the work he did? If so did he replace any of the parts I mentioned?

None of the one's that you mentioned, only the oem clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate & throw out bearing)

[dr914jr]

Unless it was in very good shape it's fairly standard procedure to replace 996 116 087 01 guide sleeve and I'd think yours would be fine. With the low miles you have I'm pretty convinced you have a deeper issue than just a few track events killing a TOB. You could argue that it was just a defective unit but why did the first unit fail? I guess we won't have an answer until the transmission is removed.