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Old 09-17-2016, 11:13 PM   #1
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Clutch Question?

I'm about to have the clutch changed on my 98 2.5L Boxster with a 120.000 miles on it. I'm just wondering if I'll have to change the Fly Wheel as well?

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Hello,

you will know it if you have removed the clutch and tested the dual mass flywheel.

If you have a clacking noise while engaging clutch in 1 or reverse, that you definitely need one. In general at 120.000 miles and if it is the first one i would say change it.

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I'm about to have the clutch changed on my 98 2.5L Boxster with a 120.000 miles on it. I'm just wondering if I'll have to change the Fly Wheel as well?

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While you are in there . . . . yes, do the fly wheel.
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I'm about to have the clutch changed on my 98 2.5L Boxster with a 120.000 miles on it. I'm just wondering if I'll have to change the Fly Wheel as well?

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I can't imagine a scenario where the original dual-mass flywheel was still good or good enough to re-use after 120,000 miles.

Assume that it needs to be replaced and you won't be disappointed.
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I'm looking at buying a Flywheel from the US. I live in Australia and our steering wheels are on the right hand side of the car. Is this a problem?
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I'm looking at buying a Flywheel from the US. I live in Australia and our steering wheels are on the right hand side of the car. Is this a problem?
The engine, and clutch, do not know which side of the car the steering is on........
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The engine, and clutch, do not know which side of the car the steering is on........
LMAOOOO well thank god for that.

Thanks for clearing this issue for me.

I had a big weekend

Another Question: will a Sachs clutch kit work OK with a LUK flywheel?
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LMAOOOO well thank god for that.

Thanks for clearing this issue for me.

I had a big weekend

Another Question: will a Sachs clutch kit work OK with a LUK flywheel?
Yes, I believe Sachs owns Luk.
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Yes, I believe Sachs owns Luk.
Hello,

Sachs is a brand of the ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
LUK is a brand of the Schaeffler group (LUK, INA, FAG).

A 986 Sachs clutch kit will work OK with a 986 LUK flywheel. Why shouldn't it?

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