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Smallblock454 · 02-15-2017, 02:00 AM

Hello Antonio,

model years in the US are different. For example a 2017 US car is a 2016 EU car in italy.

If you have a 6-speed car, it's a Boxster S. Most Boxster S are single row. You'll have to check directly from the number on the engine. If the number is near the number Pelican lists on the web page, you'll have to disassemble and check the IMSB in the engine, because there is no 100% guarantee that the IMSB is single or double row.

If you want to replace the IMSB, make shure you have the right tools and know all specs you need.

Parts needed for the clutch replacement:

There are clutch kits from different manufacturers like Sachs, LUK, Valeo. Get a complete kit. I wouldn't recommend to only change number L, because it takes approx. 8-10 hours to change the clutch. So it's cheaper to buy a complete kit than to do the work twice.

Also check the DMF. In general these DMFs are not OK at higher mileage.

Don't understand question #3:

What gasket to you mean? The main shaft seal? If yes, an installation tool is the perfect way to install.

Regards, Markus

02-15-2017, 02:00 AM	#10
Smallblock454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: LB, Germany Posts: 1,512	Hello Antonio, model years in the US are different. For example a 2017 US car is a 2016 EU car in italy. If you have a 6-speed car, it's a Boxster S. Most Boxster S are single row. You'll have to check directly from the number on the engine. If the number is near the number Pelican lists on the web page, you'll have to disassemble and check the IMSB in the engine, because there is no 100% guarantee that the IMSB is single or double row. If you want to replace the IMSB, make shure you have the right tools and know all specs you need. Parts needed for the clutch replacement: There are clutch kits from different manufacturers like Sachs, LUK, Valeo. Get a complete kit. I wouldn't recommend to only change number L, because it takes approx. 8-10 hours to change the clutch. So it's cheaper to buy a complete kit than to do the work twice. Also check the DMF. In general these DMFs are not OK at higher mileage. Don't understand question #3: What gasket to you mean? The main shaft seal? If yes, an installation tool is the perfect way to install. Regards, Markus Last edited by Smallblock454; 02-15-2017 at 02:47 AM.