2002 Boxster S Clutch Replacement

[Porschekid]

My clutch feels like it catches a little on the high side (almost have to let it all the way out). Does this mean my clutch could be going or needs an adjustment, or is this normal? It still feels like it shifts and catches just fine...

[deliriousga]

The clutch automatically adjusts itself so you don't have to worry about it.

As far as wearing out, as the clutch disc wears/thins, the pedal has to travel further out before the disc catches the flywheel.

To help with how the clutch works, here's a great article with animated illustrations of what happens inside the clutch assembly http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch1.htm

There are a couple of differences in your clutch from the one that's in the illustration. When you get to the exploded view of the clutch assembly, the clutch disc (plate) in their illustration has the central shaft attached, but in reality it is separate from the clutch disc. The disc slides back and forth on the shaft when the clutch is engaged so it can't be attached. Next, , it shows a pressure plate and diaphram spring. That's one fused unit rather than two separate parts in Porsches. The other thing is the release fork shown in the illustration is a heavier arm that's mounted vertically in Porsches.

[mgfranz]

Originally Posted by deliriousga

1966 Wife White/Brown Top
1986 Daughter White/Brown Top (Sold!)
1992 Daughter White/Blonde Top

Lol.... "Sold"?

Sorry, Monday humor...