Clutch Replacement Cost

[Ricurb7]

Good Morning Folks,

I have a 2004 Boxster 986 in GREAT shape with 150,000 miles BUT the clutch has started to slip and I think it is major rather than the hydraulic cylinders.

So I asked a local import mechanic and he shocked me with saying it would cost around $8 K for clutch and IMS bearing replacement .

Was he just throwing a number out there or is that what I am facing ?

Not sure if I want to put that much $ into it.

Any recent experience from any of you ?

Thank you so much for your time !!

[Danimal]

That quote is way over the top. I called a few reputable shops a few years ago here in the SF Bay Area. The consensus was about $4500-$4700 for clutch, IMS, and RMS. That is with one of the lower priced LN bearings, not the “solution.” Which would be another $1k.

I plan to did it all myself in a few years. And probably the chain guides at the same time. Check out “fun aheadTV” on YouTube for lots of Boxster engine refreshes. Goes over all the important stuff.

[997_986]

The official "Porsche-labor time" for the clutch is ~7 hours. I saw a video online where the showed the work and the tools needed, so if you have a lift and the tools you can tackle it on your own. The main and time consuming part is removing the transmission.

Found it: https://youtu.be/lJAPUCj_geg