Clutch question

[Springman26]

Hey guys here is my issue the other day I backed car out of garage to wash it and immediately the clutch felt funny. By this I mean there is almost no resistance on the way up until about the last inch or so before it engages is the best way to describe it. Anwar I drove it a few miles after I washed it and it seemed ok. Today I drove to the gym and noticed in higher gears it seems slip then catch. After I parked at the gym I noticed a slight burnt smell but not very strong. The car is an 02 S 6speed with 41,600 miles. Any ideas?

[Flavor 987S]

New clutch time. Do it before you damage the flywheel ($$).

[Springman26]

Ok yeah that's what I was afraid of. I called the dealer out of curiosity they said the parts alone are 850 plus labor does that sound about right?

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by Springman26

Ok yeah that's what I was afraid of. I called the dealer out of curiosity they said the parts alone are 850 plus labor does that sound about right?

A Boxster clutch kit (pressure plate, discs, and release bearings) from Sunset Porsche is about $540. I don't know how many hours are involved. May also want to do at the same time:

RMS
IMS upgrade

[Meir]

Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

A Boxster clutch kit (pressure plate, discs, and release bearings) from Sunset Porsche is about $540. I don't know how many hours are involved. May also want to do at the same time:

RMS
IMS upgrade

Originally Posted by Springman26

Ok yeah that's what I was afraid of. I called the dealer out of curiosity they said the parts alone are 850 plus labor does that sound about right?

you can also get the Sachs kit (which is exactly the same kit, minus the Porsche logo) for about 350-360 on ebay.

[Gelbster]

Springman ,
Suggest you ask for a "while I am in there" list.There is a lot of labor to do the clutch and it takes only a few minutes to check other wear items
DMF
RMS
IMSB
others will add/comment.

[Smallblock454]

Clutch change is around 8-10 hours labour time. And you'll need some special tools.

Regards
Markus