This is the first car I have owned with over 55K miles, and it seems the car rev's climb faster thant the speed when shifting 2-3rd.

What are the indications a new clutch is needed.

Hi John,

Nice to see you here, and congrats on the TT!

I've also upgraded from the Boxster - have made a deal on a C2S, and am now waiting for the PO's new C4S to arrive on the boat to complete the deal. The wait is killling me.

As for your clutch question, I'll defer to those more knowledgable.

1) find a steep hill
2) stop
3) try moving out
4) if engine revs like crazy as you let the clutch out, it's slipping

Your indication is one that it might be starting to go, although my experience is when a clutch starts going I get chattering (very rapid grabbing/releasing).

I tend to think the 993 clutch is robust; got 72K on my OE one in hilly western PA incl. 4-5 track events and 3-4 autocrosses/year.

the pedal movement becomes stiffer as well.
Tito

John

Based on prior experience, what you have cited is a valid concern

Berkley

John,


My clutch was doing the exact same thing at
53K miles. It turned out the clutch pad was
worn down. A $1,5-2K repair.( More if you
upgrade to performance clutch/flywheel)
Also, had the slave cylinder replaced.
I would be careful with launching, as this could damage your flywheel if the clutch pad is down to
the rivets. A new clutch will restore your power.

My experience with an '87 at 81K mi and my present car at 71K, was: (1) the pedal became progressively stiffer to push down (2) the engagement point was sooner, ie with the pedal not far off the floor (3) slippage became noticeable.

Clutch failures are typical at the 40K mileage range and beyond. It depends on the habits of previous owners. You should look for occasional episodes of RPM staying high between and after shifting to next gear with little or no acceleration immediately, unless you take pressure off gas pedal. The clutch might allow shifts up to almost any point and not slip. There have been many posts about clutches and transmission difficulties. Do a search. One owner even had a cracked pressure plate. Good luck.

[quote]Originally posted by sy308:
<strong>Clutch failures are typical at the 40K mileage range and beyond.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Huh? I have 109k miles on my first clutch and my car sees the track a fair amount. I know others with similar situations. You will find that the people who know how to drive a manual transmission properly are the ones that will get a long life from their clutch.

On what facts do you base your judgements?

E. J.

I have 73K miles on my clutch, and it is still going strong. Driver behavior is largest factor in clutch life.

Interestingly, Doc Emard used to say that he got over 100K miles on his clutches, and that was on 550hp 930 turbos!

On the other hand, mechanical failure of components can happen. I had the tabs on my thrown-out bearing snap off at 70k on my 87 cab. The clutch and flywheel were fine.

Take care of your clutch and it should last a long time.


Cheers,
Tom F.