2002 Boxster S Clutch Replacement

[insite]

Originally Posted by deliriousga

Also, you do not have to replace the pressure plate unless one or more of the "fingers" on the plate have hairline cracks.

I would strongly disagree. The springs wear out and the surface glazes. Not replacing a pressure plate is a recipe for early wear on the new disk due to reduced friction and reduced clamping force.

If the flywheel is not replaced, have it machined (resurfaced).

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by insite

I would strongly disagree. The springs wear out and the surface glazes. Not replacing a pressure plate is a recipe for early wear on the new disk due to reduced friction and reduced clamping force.

If the flywheel is not replaced, have it machined (resurfaced).

Unfortunately, it's a dual mass flywheel so it can't be machined, it has to be replaced. That's one of the things I do not like in the Boxster clutch.

With the pressure plate, I have the original pressure plate on the 928 after 110K miles and two clutch plates with nearly 50% more torque than the Boxster. Many other 928 owners have gotten 200K+ miles out of the pressure plate because of its' design.

In the end, it's always your money, but I'd keep the $250 for other things and replace the pressure plate when a crack is detected on one of the fingers at clutch plate change-out time. Here's what to look for to determine if you should replace it:

[ralegen]

How about we all get together and install some clutches! We can get all of our knowledge and tools together to do this. And if necessary, we can pitch in, and start a fund to buy equipment for the more expensive stuff!

If not, what clutch would some of you guys go for? I'm looking for something close to stock because I'm not really looking towards racing. Besides, my 98 isn't all that powerful.

[Mr. Boone]

OK, so I'm digging up this old thread as my clutch now is exhibiting several significant symptoms indicating the time is now for a new clutch. It’s getting very stiff and shutters a bit when it engages.

I have decided to have the work done.

Does anyone know a good Boxster mechanic in the Los Angeles area?

[PAH]

When the dealership were repairing my RMS leak (at 30,000 miles) they said the clutch needed replacing.

Would have cost GB£ 800.00, but as the transmission was out, they charged me only GB£ 200.00.

[Mr. Boone]

OK, So I guess no one has a Boxster mechanic in LA that they would care to recommend.

How about a recomendation on where to buy all the parts required, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and replacement bolts \ washers????

I would be willing to ship it from anywhere in the upper 48 states if the price was right.


Thank You

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by Mr. Boone

OK, So I guess no one has a Boxster mechanic in LA that they would care to recommend.

How about a recomendation on where to buy all the parts required, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and replacement bolts \ washers????

I would be willing to ship it from anywhere in the upper 48 states if the price was right.


Thank You

BMAPARTS.com, prices arent too bad, just bought brake pads, rotors, sensor from them. They are located in Glendale, CA. Check it out.

[Mr. Boone]

Thanks to all for replies. I bought an OEM clutch kit from Porsche Parts direct for $355.00. No tax, and free shipping. The item arrived in one day after order even though it shipped from New York! I looked around a lot for a local mechanic to install it without much success. I did get a quote from Stuttgart Motors in LA for $650.00 but I got hugely turned off by the service writer there who informed me that I certainly would need a new dual mass flywheel for an additional $700 - $800 bones. How she knew my 2002 Boxster S with 32K on it needed a flywheel without ever even seeing the car I have no idea....... Anyway I went ahead and had the dealer put it in for $1,000.00 labor ( I know, kinda high) + $17.00 for new bolts. Car did not need a new flywheel. Made a huge difference in the way the thing drives. Clutch actuation is now takes about 1/3 the effort than before. I was really sweating this install as it was kinda pricey and I kept debating weather of not to do it myself. While I was at the dealer Isaw a Boxster that had up on the rack with the trans out, probably also getting a clutch. Did not look to be too awfully difficult. Drop the exhaust and cats, disconnect the shift cables, unbolt and pull the trans, install clutch and put it back together...... sounds easy. I was just real concerned about putting the car on jacks high enough to get the trans out and the safety concerns of being underneath it. Plus I really did not have the time to do it. Dealer did it in one day, as promised. I am so glad this part of the project is over. Car now is stable and I am driving it every day.