wheelblur

I had the incredible misfortune of having my clutch go out on Monday. Since I don't have too much time on my hands, I had it towed to a local shop (previous, minor repairs were done right, not too expensive). Today I get the dreaded call that the torque tube is split and needs to be replaced too. Total labor and new parts : $6800-7500, used torque tube/new clutch: $3500-4500. The variance is because they didn't pull it completely apart yet, so there might be other things lurking underneath.

It's an 87 944S, custom convertable w/ 94k miles. Everything else (except a cracked windshield) is in good shape.

Query: fix or sell for scrap?

I'm not even sure who in the area (Nashville) would buy for parts. I just don't have time to dismantle and sell piecemeal.

Advice is greatly appreciated.

Yabo

I would fly there, fix it for you and supply the parts for 2800.. you give me somewhere to sleep.

i'm pretty much dead serious. But umm 3500-4500 for a clutch and torque tube change sounds a little excessive.. I wouldve guessed around 1500-2k...

M758

For a do it yourself kind of guy that is an $800 repair and a long weekend's worth of time.

MM951

buy a sachs spring center clutch for $419 shipped from gripforce clutches and a used torque tube for $100-150 and have at it

not too bad just tedious

Mike C.

Torque tube is split? I never heard of that one....

Yabo

wait, hold the presses..

I couldve sworn the torque tube is actually split by design, and there is a split down it that is filled or taped over or something from factory? Maybe I'm mixing my cars up here but I could've sworn I've already heard this issue and some people have resealed the split? Is your shop known for knowing 944's well? Just a quick thought.. can anyone verify?

wheelblur

Hmm, that gives me some food for thought. In the past, I've done most work myself (master/slave clutch, AC compressor, starter, etc), but 1) I don't have the time I used to have and 2) it sounds a little intemidating to drop the rear suspension, replace the tube, clutch, all on a set of jack stands (my new drive way has a bit of a slope). Wickie Laurie (a respected p-car expert from what I hear) is in town, so I plan on calling him tomorrow.



YeildSign2, I like the sig.. Normally, I have a back, occasional Rover to drive, but the heater core popped this weekend, flooding the cabin with hot coolant- what a smell.

Bill Lucas

Just did the clutch on my S2. The outer shell (whatever it's called) of the torque tube is indeed split and open on the bottom (about 50% of it) towards the front of the car.

The clutch isn't that bad. It's getting there that is the killer. Lots of rusted and heavily torqued bolts in the way.

While you are in the clutch, do the following:

New clutch
New pressure plate
New needle bearings
New pilot bearing
New throw out bearing
Check rear main seal
Replace all flywheel bolts (they're one time use bolts)
Replace all pressure plate bolts

You do NOT want to have to go in there again in a month or two so do a comprehensive and preventative repair.

Regards.

tod84944

I sent you a PM.
Todd

Yabo

Put a point up on teh board for my memory!

PORobinSCHE

if you decide to sell instead of repair let me know... Mrs J likes the idea of a 944 convert!!