Install new clutch: help plz - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Paps · 12-01-2007, 08:34 PM

Hi all
I have a 2000 Boxster S and I need to DIY replacement clutch.
The dealership wants something like 2200 to do it and i figure i can do it myself.
The online manual i have access to isnt mu8ch help
any links?

thanks for your time

12-01-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Paps

Hi all
I have a 2000 Boxster S and I need to DIY replacement clutch.
The dealership wants something like 2200 to do it and i figure i can do it myself.
The online manual i have access to isnt mu8ch help
any links?

thanks for your time

Lol, install the clutch yourself!!! Damn you better know what your doing.

rick3000 · 12-01-2007, 08:41 PM

You've got to disassemble quite a bit of the rear of the car. Search RennTech I have seen some info on this over there.

Paps · 12-01-2007, 08:42 PM

My dad is a mechanic but he needs some workshop manual documentation just to make sure we are going to do it ok.

Is this a death wish or should i just cough up the cash to the dealer?

blinkwatt · 12-01-2007, 08:50 PM

http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/996rms/rms1.php

That should get you to the clutch. Good Luck!

timothy · 12-02-2007, 04:47 AM

I saved some instructions a long time ago; they probably came from renntech.

Boxster_Clutch_and_Replacement.pdf

David N. · 12-02-2007, 04:17 PM

Changing the clutch is a ********************, you have to unmount the tranny, and I believe for the clutch you have to attach the engine to a crane thru the clamshell and disconnect it from the engine mounts so you can properly seperate the housings. But $2200 for just labor is highway robbery.

My mechanic quoted me about 8 hours or so, maybe 10 at the most. At his rate that's about $800 for labor. I once considered doing it myself, but unless you have a crane and a garage full of tools, it's probably not worth it. Shop around your area for a good Porsche mechanic and you should be able to find a better deal.

-David

clb0099 · 12-02-2007, 05:04 PM

i paid 475 in new jersey for labor and then 280 for the clutch off of ebay.. I got my belt changed as well he charged me 25 for that . Also had my RMS replaced during the clutch which a must when u do the clutch. 800 it cost me for the entire job . I think the RMS was like 15-20 at the dealership. It all depends on who you go to and what their hrly is.