clutch noise when press and release
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Is the noise coming from inside the passenger compartment or outside? If its inside, then you may just need to lubricate the pedal cluster. If its outside, then I agree its would require dropping and the engine/tranny to get access to the bell housing.
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The first time I dropped my engine, it took myself and a friend all day to have the engine on the floor. Now that we've done it a few times, we can do it faster. Do you have the time and facilities to do this yourself? Its definitely something that an individual can do. This thread in the 964 DIY section is a good outline of what's involved.
Edit: I spent a total of 4 weekend days (my friend is available on Saturdays). We spent 1 day to drop the engine. Next day to split the transmission and engine, clean and inspect everything. 3rd day to install new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, clutch fork & bearings and reassemble engine/trans. Last day to reinstall engine, fire it up and do the happy dance. Now with practice, we can do it in 2 working days.
Give yourself plenty of time and you will be fine. Don't rush. I'm sure a professional 911 mechanic could do it faster but the satisfaction of doing it yourself is terrific. The money saved is also good.
Edit: I spent a total of 4 weekend days (my friend is available on Saturdays). We spent 1 day to drop the engine. Next day to split the transmission and engine, clean and inspect everything. 3rd day to install new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, clutch fork & bearings and reassemble engine/trans. Last day to reinstall engine, fire it up and do the happy dance. Now with practice, we can do it in 2 working days.
Give yourself plenty of time and you will be fine. Don't rush. I'm sure a professional 911 mechanic could do it faster but the satisfaction of doing it yourself is terrific. The money saved is also good.
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I think I don't mind to drop it to the garage for a day or two. but if it will takes almost a week , I'd better wait for another symptoms and do it together... cuz I need to use the a lot 
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If the noise is not too bad, I would keep driving it until you have to drop the engine. I remember when I did my first, the throwout fork bearings were shot on mine. The factory uses needle bearings and 1/2 of the needles were sitting on the bottom of my bell housing. This gave the cross shaft extra play (slop). I would guess 1/8 inch. This was contributing to my shifting problem. After replacing the parts with new, the shifting was smooth again. I suspect that your noise is those needle bearings and that they have run dry. Eventually they will fail but no way of knowing when.
This is the worst case scenario. Fortunately, it is very rare. I've only heard of this happening this one time on this forum.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...ting-boss.html
This is the worst case scenario. Fortunately, it is very rare. I've only heard of this happening this one time on this forum.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...ting-boss.html
