kpsfo

Hi, So just to give some specifics I have an '87 944 Turbo, manual.

I have an oil leak from the main engine seal and recently I had trouble with two bad sensors - in the process of replacing the sensors my mechanic discovered that one wasn't working because a small magnetic post had been sheared away by a piece of the clutch that had broken off - which means I need a clutch rebuild - and truthfully I'm probably overdue since it's been hanging in there for a minimum of 14 years. He also said I should replace the oil pan, which is dented, while I'm at it.

Now I want to say that my mechanic does mostly Porsches, new and old. I trust this shop implicitly and he's never guided me wrong. But when he gave me an estimate of $5300 I nearly fell over. This was way above a rough estimate another Porsche guy had given me for just the seal replacement and clutch rebuilt - they'd estimated about $2K. I called another well-reviewed Porsche shop and their estimate was $7K!!!

Do these quotes sound right to you guys? And if they're off, if anyone here lives in the SF Bay area and knows a trustworthy mechanic who could do this work for less, could you share their contact info?

I believe in loyalty but with my current income this would set me back pretty badly . . .

V2Rocket

send a PM to rennlist user kev951...he'll set you straight for a good price.

kpsfo

Roger that, thanks

Van

Clutch kit is probably over $1k. Shop time on a clutch job is like 10 hours. There's going to be a few hundred bucks of other parts. Then the oil pan is probably another 4 hours. Then an alignment.

$5k might be a little high, but $2k isn't realistic. That's almost just the parts.

PaulD_944S2

"He also said I should replace the oil pan, which is dented, while I'm at it."

Not sure how the oil pan can get "dented" since it's cast aluminum?
Questionable mechanic.......

chuck v

Well in Tucson the dealer estimate for clutch on my 86 944 NA using Porsche parts $3400, aftermarket parts $2600. Well respected indepedent was $2000. Turbo more but not sure how much more.
Oil pan $$$$$$. My cost to replace pan seal TBD but easy $800 I bet

Chuck

ddombrowski

I've seen a bunch where the fins have been impacted and definitely had bends/broken pieces. Aluminum is rather ductile, a large dent doesn't seem out of the question to me.

Regardless, I would suspect replacement cost of a new oil pan is prohibitive. I'd either weld-repair the pan you have if there is a leak issue or pick up one off of a parts car.

I would think $2500 minimum for the clutch job alone on a turbo car. As van says, the parts are almost $1k (I picked up a sachs kit on sale for $650). The oil pan job is pretty big as well.