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[ScottAZ]

Thanks again for the kind words and info. I talked to the shop this morning about the AOS and they're saying that by doing it now, it only saves 15 minutes in labor versus doing it on its own. Given that, and since it is dry, they suggest forgoing it. Does any of that make sense? I don't know enough to say one way or another. Thanks!

[ScottAZ]

Thanks again for the kind words and info. I talked to the shop this morning about the AOS and they're saying that by doing it now, it only saves 15 minutes in labor versus doing it on its own. Given that, and since it is dry, they suggest forgoing it. Does any of that make sense? I don't know enough to say one way or another.

[lskolnick]

With the transmission out, it takes maximum 15 minutes to do the AOS.

[ScottAZ]

Originally Posted by lskolnick

With the transmission out, it takes maximum 15 minutes to do the AOS.

Interesting. I wonder why they’re saying otherwise and seemingly encouraging me to wait. I would hope it’s not so they get the larger job of doing it on its own when it fails.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by ScottAZ

Interesting. I wonder why they’re saying otherwise and seemingly encouraging me to wait. I would hope it’s not so they get the larger job of doing it on its own when it fails.

Really should consider the flywheel as well. While you are there. Nothing worse than putting in a new clutch and having the flywheel fail down the road. Most of the labor is simply getting the trans out and back in, don’t want to do it twice if not needed.

Most likely they have a book that says 2 hours for the AOS...

[ScottAZ]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Really should consider the flywheel as well. While you are there. Nothing worse than putting in a new clutch and having the flywheel fail down the road. Most of the labor is simply getting the trans out and back in, don’t want to do it twice if not needed.

Most likely they have a book that says 2 hours for the AOS...

Thanks. It’s a Porsche shop so they should be well aware of where it’s at and what it takes. I just don’t get it. I’ll question them on the AOS again in the morning.

The flywheel is getting replaced. It brought the total up $800, but they said it failed some sort of deflection test and I was reluctant to have them put the old one back anyway.

I went it for $2800 in service (IMS, RMS, clutch) and have since added the water pump which showed signs of a coolant leaks, the clutch slave cylinder which was also leaking and the flywheel and I’m up to $4500. I think I’ll be keeping this car for a while!

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by ScottAZ

Thanks. It’s a Porsche shop so they should be well aware of where it’s at and what it takes. I just don’t get it. I’ll question them on the AOS again in the morning.

The flywheel is getting replaced. It brought the total up $800, but they said it failed some sort of deflection test and I was reluctant to have them put the old one back anyway.

I went it for $2800 in service (IMS, RMS, clutch) and have since added the water pump which showed signs of a coolant leaks, the clutch slave cylinder which was also leaking and the flywheel and I’m up to $4500. I think I’ll be keeping this car for a while!

Adds up quick, but on the positive side is you know exactly what you have on those main failure or use items. My car the previous owner had the ims/rms work done but did not change the clutch. I use the same mechanic and he verified it really did not need replacement as the car only had less than 28K miles. I probably would have had it changed though anyway.

[ScottAZ]

Originally Posted by lskolnick

With the transmission out, it takes maximum 15 minutes to do the AOS.

They say that the AOS is accessed from the top and they are working on the bottom and that it is an additional 2 hours, not 15 minutes. I'm not sure if they're right or if your estimate of 15 minutes is. How can it be confirmed? Thanks.

[garv214]

Originally Posted by ScottAZ

They say that the AOS is accessed from the top and they are working on the bottom and that it is an additional 2 hours, not 15 minutes. I'm not sure if they're right or if your estimate of 15 minutes is. How can it be confirmed? Thanks.

Have you tried calling another independent Porsche shop regarding the AOS? Maybe the place your are using is correct, but I suspect it would go a long way toward making you feel better if another shop could verify what they told you...

Hope that is helpful...

[Todd Mac]

$4,500 all in for those items sounds pretty good. A local shop here was $3,000 for the RMS and IMS (LN) and another $1,800 for the clutch without replacing the flywheel and that didn't include the water pump or AOS like you are having done.