Euromagination

Planning for the future here. My C2 is at 105k miles right now. Clutch and flywheel were last replaced @ 36k miles so I'm starting to 'get ready'.

I'd really like (as in enjoy) to learn how to replace my own clutch in the Porsche. Just something I've always wanted to do. I'm not exactly sure how hard it is or how many special tools are needed, but I do have faith in my mechanical ability (though I may hit some snags; which is why I'm researching early)

How do I go upon changing the clutch when the time comes?

What gets changed, exactly? Any special tools? Is this something that is "lift only" as far as putting the car on jack stands?

Anyone with any experience? Please discuss...

Indycam

If thats what you look like ,
can I come help you ?

Eric Kessel

I've managed to replace (actually left the clutch, but replaced the flywheel.....) the clutch in my 90 C2 with a floor jack in my itty bitty garage........ It's straight forward. The only "special" tools I had to find were wrenches large enough to use on the oil lines, and the triple square socket for the flywheel bolts. Everything else is allen sockets, and 10,13 and 17mm wrenches/sockets (maybe a few 19mm's)

I removed the rear bumper, which made it a little easier to get the rear of the car high enough to get the engine/gear box out from under the car.

The Sears ATV jack is just the right size to balance the engine/gearbox and move it around. You don't need an engine stand to do the clutch.

If you have access to the shop manuals, the documentation on removing the engine is quite complete.

Euromagination

What if I talk her into serving you beer while you supervise me?

Euromagination

And is the triple square socket the same size as the 'porsche special tool' for fan belt removal??

Indycam

"What if I talk her into serving you beer while you supervise me?"
When should I show up ?

CraigyB

hmm, started reading this thread. My brain saw the girl, got up and left the room...

Now what was this all about ?

PorscheZen

Sorry for adding to the hijacking of your post, but man, your avatar messed up my day...

greenjt

Indycam - I'll come to hold your beer while you help with the clutch.

Megatron-UK

I'll supervise greenjt's beer holding while the clutch is being changed.

74carreraturbo

is there a sign up sheet for this???

Rocket Rob

I just did mine over the winter. I had three step-by-step guides. Adrian's book, the factory manual and this DIY C4 engine & tranny drop. I also had a good assistant. Some of the tasks are two person jobs.

As for special tools, you need a good set of metric wrenches plus
1) Four (4) tall jack stands (Sears 6 ton models)
2) ATV jack with piece of plywood on top
3) Second floor jack
4) Triple square wrench for flywheel
5) Power bleeder (to bleed the clutch slave cylinder)
6) Lots of carb cleaner & a parts cleaning brush (to clean off the road grime)
7) Torque wrench

EDIT
8) 32 & 36mm wrenches (for oil lines)

It was relatively straight forward. I'm sure you can do it if you take your time and work methodically. Good luck.

Chris M.

I did mine last summer. The factory manual calls for a 36mm crow's foot wrench for the oil line in the wheelwell. If you don't have one (I didn't) you can break it with 36 and 34mm wrenches.
I would change the slave and hose while you're at it. It's another $120 or so in parts but much easier to do with the engine out. I cheated and used a friend's lift which made things easier.

hawk911

yeah- and while you're in there.... just sings of $$$$$$. I might be in for this also; it's either the ring gear or starter and I'm hoping for the starter.

DrJupeman

I've changed my clutch.

For advice I will require a larger picture of your avatar.