Porsche 944 Clutch Replacement Problem PLEASE HELP!!!
10-24-2011, 02:28 PM
#19
Drifting
Actually, since all the other rubber seals on the car were leaking at some level, I half-way expected this. The oil leak into to the drip pan has diminished big time after the pan gasket was replaced. I had already replaced the front engine seals when I did the belts. The front main was leaking, too. I took out the shield between the pan and flywheel and inspected it closely. I wiped down everything and it didn't take long, with the engine running, to see the rear of the crankshaft getting oily and shiny. There's a lot of oil around the seals on the transmission (mixed with New Mexico dirt/dust) so it needs to be pulled, cleaned and the seals replaced anyway. It does feel good to get vertical for a few days between jobs, though.
Last edited by mytrplseven; 10-24-2011 at 02:28 PM. Reason: change words
10-24-2011, 02:36 PM
#20
Drifting
How do you know that bleeding it will help? Did the clutch pedal suddenly go to the floor? Is there a leak below the slave cylinder? I'm wondering if there's a leak, will bleeding it last. If bleeding is the answer, either a power bleeder (which I recommend) or a helper to pump the pedal is the answer. You pump a couple of times, hold the pedal down while the "victim" underneath the car opens the bleed screw slightly ( a clear plastic hose on the end of the bleeder screw into a bottle will keep it from shooting all over the place or into your eyes)until the pedal goes to the floor, repeat as necessary. If you use this method, remember that you may need to add more fluid to the master reservoir as needed.
