Creaky clutch

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

mine squeaks too. Which is kind of getting annoying because I change gears allot. Its been 10,000 miles since my last oil change I'll ask the service guys to look at it when I get stop by.

My car goes in Monday 1/30 to try and fix the squeak for the 13th time. It bothers me more than anything. My car just went out of warranty but because i have complained about it for the past year and a half Porsche authorized a full tear down to figure out what is going on. No cost to me of course. I will let u guys know what happens when they are done.

[ralegen]

That's great. I have this problem too. I can see the spring that you guys are talking about. I tried spraying some WD-40 to get rid of the noise. For some apparent reason, my friend says that it is the entire clutch that is worn out. Though the clutch is a little stiffer than it probably should be, I dont think it's the ENTIRE clutch wearing out. It's got to be the SPRING and the plastic piece rubbing against each other. JUst my 2 cents.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by ralegen

That's great. I have this problem too. I can see the spring that you guys are talking about. I tried spraying some WD-40 to get rid of the noise. For some apparent reason, my friend says that it is the entire clutch that is worn out. Though the clutch is a little stiffer than it probably should be, I dont think it's the ENTIRE clutch wearing out. It's got to be the SPRING and the plastic piece rubbing against each other. JUst my 2 cents.

Hi,

WD-40 is a Volatile Lubricant. This means that it will evaporate and that any benefit is temporary. It's often used simply because it is quick and easy.

But, You're much better off using a Spray Grease. This is Grease (non-volatile) in a Spray Can, and just as easy to use as WD-40.

Grease lasts much longer, and actually does a better job lubricating the part(s), than a Silicone Spray (WD-40).

3M makes one (which I use), and I'm sure there are others. The 3M stuff comes with a Spot Tube, similar to WD-40, so that you can precisely direct it to the needed area. Give it a try, it has many uses from Pedal Bushings to Door, Bonnet, Boot Hinges, etc...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[ElStevano]

My '99 had the squeak in the clutch pedal. When I had it at the dealer they said I needed to replace the spring. They said it's a common problem and that's what they do.

Instead of having it replaced right off, I got under the dash with a mini flashlight & WD40 like a cave spelunker and sprayed the spring. It stopped squeaking. Still no squeak after a month.

[xclusivecar]

Mine squeeked and occasionally felt a bit "spongier" than usual. After bringing it in, the dealership advised it needed a new clutch pedal assembly. They said there was a TSB about the problem. Not sure if this is correct. Anyhow...no squeeks and a beautiful dynamic feel throughout the pedals travel now.

[RandallNeighbour]

I'm baffled as to why I don't have this problem on my car. Lord knows it's had every other single repair requirement known to man.

[Adam]

Mine sqeaks a bit too. Doesn't bother me that much though. It a common issue on the box I hear.