littlejt1

Well, I'd about given up before the speed and ref sensor bracket came off, and came close to the old rag in the gas tank with a lighter at the ready routine.

Next problem, all the bolts (I'd like to find the idiot that put the last clutch in ) were obviously put in with an impact gun, so all but 4 were stripped.

Finally got them all drilled out, and now I'm not entirely sure how the guts comes out. I figured the flywheel teeth would just slip off the plate, but nothing seems to want to move.

Anyone got any ideas on how to finally get this God-forsaken thing out of the car...one of these days I'll get my life back and actually get to enjoy driving it again

As always thanks in advanced!

PorscheDoc

Take a chisel and just pop the flywheel teeth off the pressure plate. The Throw out bearing can be installed with a press to help keep pressure on while you insert the retaining ring, with a second set of hands, or....well....by standing on the end of the PP to provide the downforce.....i've done the last a few times, but you really should use a press. The PP bolts strip easily when you take them out if you are using a cheap bit, not because anyone probably used an impact on them. Key is keep the tool straight, and a lot of inward pressure.

littlejt1

Thanks for the tip...

And...believe me the bolts had to be impacted in...they were stripped before I touched them!! I'm guessing they didn't use a torque wrench and just zipped them in.

Ty

I feel your pain!! I have the speed and reference sensors out (the wires came out of the back plug because it was stuck and from me twisting and pulling - so I guess I'll have to buy another one - probably from dealer!) but I still have to remove the hex nut bolts. I hope thats the last thing I need to do to drop off the housing! LORD HELP ME PLEASE!!

Bengt Sweden

...make this mod

Ty

How was that done and will it mess up anything? I wonder why they didn't do it from the factory! It would have saved me an hour and a half!!!!

mark944turbo

Bengt, that is the best idea I have seen in a while. Thanks for posting that.

Bengt Sweden

Just cut it with a hacksaw. Only positive effects. It's then easy to get the sensors at the right distance to the screws and then mount the housing afterwards.
Bengt