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Old 09-09-2012, 06:01 AM   #1
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2003 Boxster S extremely stiff clutch

Hello all, I have an issue with my 2003 BoxsterS, My clutch pedal is extremely stiff, I had a new clutch(genuine Porche ) installed by a Porsche specialist about 18 months ago and although once changed it was slightly better, I presumed that it was correct not having anything to compare it to. In the last few months the clutch has got even stiffer

I took my car back and he pulled out my clutch and took it to the official Porsche dealership, they checked and said the clutch was almost like new. He also stripped the entire clutch pedal housing to see if the spring was perhaps broken, however everything checked out fine. I have trawled most of the forums and most of them say if the clutch is very stiff it needs replacing, but clearly not in my case. I did read one forum where someone had the same issue and changed the master and slave cylinder I haven't requested my mechanic to do that as yet, I first wanted to check hear if anyone here had any ideas.

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Old 09-09-2012, 07:08 AM   #2
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You may have a shot master or slave unit. Mine was horribly stiff and when I replaced the entire clutch and both cylinders I darn near put my foot through the floor board. I thought I had blown something till I realized that a hydraulic clutch is going to feel incredible smooth. If you have a stiff clutch, something is going on.
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Old 09-09-2012, 09:18 PM   #3
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Define "stiff"

It depends on what you consider "stiff". I haven't owned a car with an automatic tranny since 1985; every clutch was different.

The last two were a 93 Accord coupe and a 99 Acura CL. The CL has a clutch that has almost no, and I mean almost NO, resistance at all. I bought my Boxster in May, and it requires supreme effort on the clutch compared to the CL, which I'm keeping for my Winter car. It's actually difficult switching between the two. Think scooping through really, really hard ice cream and soft serve.

I'd suggest finding a similar Boxster for sale or a friendly fellow owner and comparing clutch feel. That will give you an idea of whether your car has a problem.

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Old 09-10-2012, 05:18 AM   #4
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Thanks appreciate the feedback.

Bear To define a heavy clutch well, I used to drive an e36 BMW M3 (EUROPEAN VERSION 285hp) and that clutch was very heavy, which is natural considering the performance of the car, this clutch is way worse, my mechanic also admited that it's extremely stiff but not sure if he has checked the Master or Slave cylinder.

How would you know if there is a problem with the master and slave cylinder if its not leaking?

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