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Mr. Boone · 09-05-2005, 08:43 AM

Had the car in for some Warrantee work as well a complete check out and the dealer recommended a new clutch. He also recommended that I give him $1,800.00 for same..... Car has just hit 30K Miles.... I have a few questions....

#1 What kind of mileage have the other owners been getting on their clutches??

#2 Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the LA Area that can do this work??

#3 Has anyone performed the job themselves and how did it go??

#4 Looking around online I see that most parts houses carry Sachs clutches. Is this OEM.?? Should I be going with another manufacturer?? I don't race the car nor do I intend to get involved with Autocross and the like but could be tempted. The plan is for me to put about 15K on the car a year for the next 5 years driving for business and pleasure....

#5 How can one really tell when it is time for a new clutch??

09-05-2005, 08:43 AM	#1
Mr. Boone Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 90	2002 Boxster S Clutch Replacement Had the car in for some Warrantee work as well a complete check out and the dealer recommended a new clutch. He also recommended that I give him $1,800.00 for same..... Car has just hit 30K Miles.... I have a few questions.... #1 What kind of mileage have the other owners been getting on their clutches?? #2 Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the LA Area that can do this work?? #3 Has anyone performed the job themselves and how did it go?? #4 Looking around online I see that most parts houses carry Sachs clutches. Is this OEM.?? Should I be going with another manufacturer?? I don't race the car nor do I intend to get involved with Autocross and the like but could be tempted. The plan is for me to put about 15K on the car a year for the next 5 years driving for business and pleasure.... #5 How can one really tell when it is time for a new clutch??