clutch replacement job in hours - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

pippuppy · 09-09-2009, 12:03 AM

Hi all
Any ideas how long it should take to replace the clutch and r.m.s. in a 2000 boxster. Ive been quoted 25 hours. is it really that big of a task
Thanks in advance

RCARR · 09-09-2009, 03:36 AM

I am currently replacing the clutch and flywheel in my 98 Boxster. I was quoted 8-9 hrs.

jhandy · 09-09-2009, 05:38 AM

dealer quoted 4hrs (at 175 an hr) here in texas. with parts 1800 total. Jake just did mine for 1650, and I have heard as low as 1250 from indy shops. parts are about 500.

Cloudsurfer · 09-09-2009, 05:42 AM

25 is ridiculous! 4-6 is reasonable.

blinkwatt · 09-09-2009, 05:55 AM

Dude that's way too much. 6-8 hours should be more than enough.

25 hours is more along the lines of an engine transplant.

Topless · 09-09-2009, 06:43 AM

About 5 hrs. If everything went completely smooth it might be done in 3 but nothing ever goes completely smooth with a clutch job.

JAAY · 09-09-2009, 08:54 AM

3 on my back

blinkwatt · 09-09-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JAAY

3 on my back

Dude please don't tell me your literally catching the tranny with bare hands.

3 hours though?! Mad props!

JAAY · 09-09-2009, 02:07 PM

LOL. Jack stand under the motor 2 jack stands to hold the car up nice and high, unbolt the axles, unbolt the slave, unclip the wires, drop the exhaust (2 15mm and 4 13mm) Unbolt the bell housing and use either my motor cycle jack that I used to put the motor in, I put a piece of 3/4" wood on top to make a nice little shelf and drop it with that or just my big jack from sears. Oh yea and undo the 10mm that holds the linkage and pop the cables out and get them off to the side..

Oh forgot step one. As for all my projects. Start with a beer of the season. This season pumpkin ale.

timothy · 09-09-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JAAY

Oh forgot step one. As for all my projects. Start with a beer of the season. This season pumpkin ale.

How many cases of pumpkin ale do you charge for a clutch job???

CJ_Boxster · 09-18-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JAAY

LOL. Jack stand under the motor 2 jack stands to hold the car up nice and high, unbolt the axles, unbolt the slave, unclip the wires, drop the exhaust (2 15mm and 4 13mm) Unbolt the bell housing and use either my motor cycle jack that I used to put the motor in, I put a piece of 3/4" wood on top to make a nice little shelf and drop it with that or just my big jack from sears. Oh yea and undo the 10mm that holds the linkage and pop the cables out and get them off to the side..

Oh forgot step one. As for all my projects. Start with a beer of the season. This season pumpkin ale.

Come on Jaay, dont mislead some people into thinking they could do it at home in 3 hours lol... You left out all the bracing and stress plate, rear bumper and spoiler removal, not to mention that the exhaust nuts are probably going to break or snap off studs. Also, you have to count the time it takes to jack the car up and the time. Trust me, at the shop it can range between 8-11 hours long depending on the rusty bolt situation... 3 hours, not possible for the average human, and im sure you have a aftermarket exhaust so its probably a breeze to remove. Sorry if i sound like im attacking, not my intention, i just have a hangover and dont want to take the time to clean up my post.

pippuppy · 09-17-2009, 08:33 PM

Hi again
Thanks to all for their valuable imput into this clutch saga.

Franco · 09-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Hi Mightysquirrel,

Could this be the culprit for the pedal effort ?

The pivot point and the release arm should be inspected for wear,
especially the arm at the point where it moves the release bearing.
If the arm has worn at
the engagement point, it will require more pedal effort to disengage the clutch. There is
usually a slight curvature on the arm at this point. Inspect to ensure that it is still present.
If excessive wear on the arm is present, replace the arm.