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Old 03-25-2012, 05:48 PM   #1
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Not replacing the clutch assembly when carrying out the IMSB might seem to be more cost effective, but its really not, even if you have a low mileage Porsche.
What if the clutch has little wear and is in excellent condition ?
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Old 03-26-2012, 10:00 AM   #2
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What if the clutch has little wear and is in excellent condition ?
2 years ago(ish) my RMS went from slightly weeping to outright sobbing. While the car was apart I told my mechanic to do the clutch as well.... they called me shocked that the clutch was still over 95% and advised I didn't need to change it. The following weekend the pressure plate springs failed.

Now they were good guys, and I ended up with a new clutch for free as an apology for them talking me out of it in the first place and it costing me a day at the track, but my rule of thumb is when the clutch is exposed and it has been in there for a fair amount of time, change it no matter how it looks.
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2 years ago(ish) my RMS went from slightly weeping to outright sobbing. While the car was apart I told my mechanic to do the clutch as well.... they called me shocked that the clutch was still over 95% and advised I didn't need to change it. The following weekend the pressure plate springs failed.

Now they were good guys, and I ended up with a new clutch for free as an apology for them talking me out of it in the first place and it costing me a day at the track, but my rule of thumb is when the clutch is exposed and it has been in there for a fair amount of time, change it no matter how it looks.
I agree, If your in there just change it.
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