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Old 11-11-2011, 01:56 PM   #1
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Loss of Power

Need a little help... I'm a new Porsche Boxster owner. I have a 2001 Boxster S and have noticed that when I reach certain RPMs I experience a loss of power and the engine seems to increase RPMs without delivering continuous power. This happens when slowing down and then giving it gas without shifting. The RPMs go up and then reduce and it's as if something catches and the power is there... Is this a normal feel with this transmission or no?

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Old 11-11-2011, 02:59 PM   #2
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Your clutch is worn out.
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Old 11-11-2011, 03:12 PM   #3
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What RPM range as there is a substantial peak line and plateau???

Also, please specify if you have a manual or TIP...
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Old 11-11-2011, 08:11 PM   #4
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Clutch.
Make sure to have the flywheel checked too.
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clutch. sorry.
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Old 11-13-2011, 11:20 AM   #6
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Thanks... I'm assuming the sorry is in reference to how much t is going to cost me to get it fixed... Thanks again!
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Old 11-13-2011, 11:22 AM   #7
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What RPM range as there is a substantial peak line and plateau???

Also, please specify if you have a manual or TIP...
Between 2000 and 4000 RPM... Manual. Several others have pointed me to the clutch.
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Old 11-13-2011, 11:25 AM   #8
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clutch. sorry.
Any Idea how much I'm looking at to replace the clutch and flywheel?
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:37 PM   #9
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Any Idea how much I'm looking at to replace the clutch and flywheel?
$2k-3k to have it done professionally.
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Old 11-13-2011, 07:48 PM   #10
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$2k-3k to have it done professionally.
+1, also this is a good time to replace RMS and IMS.
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Old 11-14-2011, 01:43 PM   #11
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+1, also this is a good time to replace RMS and IMS.
Thanks for the help! That's what I figured. Happy Thanksgiving. Guess I should ask Santa for a clutch.

Cheers!

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