Clutch "squeeking"?

[adg]

My 2004 Box has just over 2,000 miles and I have noticed that the clutch makes a noise when depressed. I can best describe the sound as a squeeking noise.

The dealer said this is normal, that it is the sound of the spring on the clutch. Is this true?

Do all other Boxsters make this sound? If it is normal, I am cool, it is not bothersome. I am more concerned if it is not the norm.

Thanks

adg, what dealer in the Chicago area told you this? Plese advise. Thanks.

Here is what I found on the PCA site:

"The first thing that has to be determined is the location from which the squeak is emitting. One would either be at the clutch pedal itself from the inside of the car or from the rear outside of the car. Either one of these have nothing in common for the repair short of they are for the clutch operation as a whole.

Should the squeak be found inside the car at the pedal then it would be corrected there. This would include either a simple re-lubrication of all the pivoting points or replacement of the pedal.

Now if the squeak is found to be coming from the rear outside area the transmission, most likely it will have to be removed. The only time it would not is if the squeak was do to a lack of lubrication from where the slave comes in contact with the release arm. This could be corrected by the removal of the slave and proper lubrication applied to the end of the release arm and its reinstallation.
Should the transmission have to be removed then it would be suggested to replace the release arm and bearing. These parts are also to be lubricated at all siding and pivoting points. However at no time on the face of the release bearing, this could be expelled onto the clutch itself. The input shaft should also get a small amount applied to the splines. This keeps them from rusting and the clutch from sticking.

These guidelines apply to all Porsche regardless of the year or model. I have always done this with all the Porsches and have not had any problems with squeaks or stiffening of the clutches. Porsche recommends Olista Longtime 3EP grease to be used part number 000 043 024 00. Scott Slauson - PCA WebSite - 2/19/2005"

[deliriousga]

According to a TSB on the clutch squeaking noise, if you find it in the area of the clutch spring then you can lube everything first and see if it goes away. If it does not, then you can replace just the spring mechanism and don't have to replace the entire pedal assembly.

[adg]

[QUOTE=bmussatti]adg, what dealer in the Chicago area told you this? Plese advise. Thanks.


bmussatti....I was told this by Napelton Porsche in Westmont where I bought the car.

I took it in for service for this item. Then when I got home, I realized that the noise was still there. They said they lubed the clutch and that any noise I now hear is normal.

The noise appears to be coming from inside the car, not the transmission. I think I am going to go back and try other cars at the dealership with the service manager present. If the other cars make the noise, I am cool. If not, I will prove to them that it is not "normal"

The noise is not that bothersome, but this is a new car and if it is not right, I would like it corrected.

Any other thoughts from the forum members???

adg, keep pushing at Napelton. You deserve much better. Put some pressure on them, and maybe a conversation with your salesperson (if still there) and General Manager might prove helpful too.

Something that is bothersome and noisey does not sound normal to me.

If they won't help you, try another dealer. As you know, there are several in the Chicago area. Possibly The Porsche Exchange would be better.

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by adg

I took it in for service for this item. Then when I got home, I realized that the noise was still there. They said they lubed the clutch and that any noise I now hear is normal.
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Tell them it may be normal for a Yugo, but not a Porsche!!

Sorry, I didn't pay enough attention to notice it's a 2004. They need to make it right, no matter what they have to do. If they don't fix it to your satisfaction, call the regional marketing rep and be really nice and explain everything. They are most likely to help you out after you have exhausted your options at the dealer.

[Adam]

My 03 started making the same noise at some point. It is such a small squeak that it may have been present when the car was new, I can't remember. I don't know if it is normal or not, but it doesn't bother me.

[adg]

Originally Posted by deliriousga

Tell them it may be normal for a Yugo, but not a Porsche!!

Sorry, I didn't pay enough attention to notice it's a 2004. They need to make it right, no matter what they have to do. If they don't fix it to your satisfaction, call the regional marketing rep and be really nice and explain everything. They are most likely to help you out after you have exhausted your options at the dealer.

I should point out that though it is a 2004, I purchased it new in September. It was the last one they had, obviously a good deal. Bottom line is, this is a NEW Porsche. Just turned 2,000 miles and in service for two months.

I still think my best option is to go there and try others. If they dont make the noise, they will have to change their stance.

Other thoughts????

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adg -

it could be the sound of the master cylinder seals breaking in.