Clutch replacement cost!
12-12-2012, 11:06 PM
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Had a clutch put in for $3500 about 3 years ago,of course that's with a normal flywheel added to.I can't figure out why people on here are replacing their clutches with so low of miles on them 40k - 70k. Had no problems with mine even at 120k just decided better safe then sorry.
12-12-2012, 11:42 PM
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Straight from my records-Jan 2004 with 39,854 miles
LWF and clutch kit-$1870
seal-$28.99
10@ 15w 50=$99.00
labor $1099.46
Total-$3098.35+185 tax=$3283
****Engine removed during upgrade
LWF and clutch kit-$1870
seal-$28.99
10@ 15w 50=$99.00
labor $1099.46
Total-$3098.35+185 tax=$3283
****Engine removed during upgrade
12-12-2012, 11:42 PM
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the shop that did the work on my car didn't have a clue what might happen to a failed dmf, couldn't even say for sure that the issue was the dmf. at idle my car sounded like it had very aggressive cams, like every few seconds it was going to die and then it would catch again, poor thing would shake all over.
I ask 3 different porsche shop mechanics and got
-dmf was designed to not explode if it failed so don't worry
-dmf's do fail and if you try to play on track with it bad things might happen
-if the dmf has separated you can drive it but you risk throwing pieces through the case
bottom line for me was pay now or risk paying a whole bunch more money later.
when it was taken apart you could turn the 2 big parts of the flywheel opposite directions a little more than an inch. the theory was it kept catching itself and jumping ahead causing the rough idle.
I don't know for sure cause I've never tried it with a new dmf. but in the end the problem was fixed by replacing it.
I ask 3 different porsche shop mechanics and got
-dmf was designed to not explode if it failed so don't worry
-dmf's do fail and if you try to play on track with it bad things might happen
-if the dmf has separated you can drive it but you risk throwing pieces through the case
bottom line for me was pay now or risk paying a whole bunch more money later.
when it was taken apart you could turn the 2 big parts of the flywheel opposite directions a little more than an inch. the theory was it kept catching itself and jumping ahead causing the rough idle.
I don't know for sure cause I've never tried it with a new dmf. but in the end the problem was fixed by replacing it.
12-14-2012, 07:32 PM
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He who dies with the least amount of miles on their 993, still dies!
Keep on driving!!
12-15-2012, 04:56 PM
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LOVE this quote!!
I've owned my 993 since September -and cringe as you may, have put 8,000 miles on it thus far. Still haven't broken the 100k mark yet.
But I'd love to be its keeper clear to 200k miles!
12-15-2012, 07:39 PM
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That's awesome. Keep on driving and enjoying it. That's what it's all about.
12-15-2012, 08:20 PM
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Alas, sometimes you have no place/time/reason to drive the things. As noted in Juha's winter thread, I moved the 4S outside and parked it in the rain today while I work in the shop. That's as far as it's moved in maybe six weeks. I think I'm still on the same tank of gas as I put in sometime during the summer. Seems like the odo is frozen at 144K..........
04-20-2013, 02:30 PM
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Amazingly, I am at 110,000 miles and my clutch is only just now is starting to slip on fast acceleration. I realize that there are variables once the mechanic gets in there, but does anyone have an update on range of cost or perhaps better, a range of hours for OEM replacement? I am in Los Angeles. Many Thanks, Mark
04-20-2013, 02:49 PM
#40
LWF/RS clutch kit, with all the parts is about $1750.
Average shop book time to install, about 15 hours, at about $100/hr = $1500.
Plus, the "while I'm in there, I might as well replace ________" cost.
Your results may vary, but expect at least $3K, probably more like $4K or more, depending on your car, ambition, and financial situation.
Average shop book time to install, about 15 hours, at about $100/hr = $1500.
Plus, the "while I'm in there, I might as well replace ________" cost.
Your results may vary, but expect at least $3K, probably more like $4K or more, depending on your car, ambition, and financial situation.
04-20-2013, 04:58 PM
#42
If your clutch is starting to go, this is the option I'd choose. Use the search button and you can read oodles on this subject.
If you're looking for a great mechanic in L.A., PM me and let me know. I've shopped them all and found the best.
04-20-2013, 04:58 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
FWIW, the DMF has a lifespan of about 100K. YMMV. You can usually find a good used one with low mileage right here from other RL's who have upgraded to the LWF.
You can also buy a SACHS clutch kit on Amazon for about $550. You will then have to find a mechanic to install it. Some will do it, some won't (they like to sell you the parts.)
You can also buy a new DMF on fleabay for around $700. The part number is DMF013 manufactured by LUK. These are the same parts your mechanic will use.
You can also buy a SACHS clutch kit on Amazon for about $550. You will then have to find a mechanic to install it. Some will do it, some won't (they like to sell you the parts.)
You can also buy a new DMF on fleabay for around $700. The part number is DMF013 manufactured by LUK. These are the same parts your mechanic will use.
04-20-2013, 05:14 PM
#44
Personally I would never buy a used clutch package. And there is no average wear for a clutch, since it really depends on the user and conditions. Some last 35K, some last 135K. Many mechanics will allow you to bring your own parts, many will not. YMMV is indeed right.
04-20-2013, 07:48 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
Personally I would never buy a used clutch package. And there is no average wear for a clutch, since it really depends on the user and conditions. Some last 35K, some last 135K. Many mechanics will allow you to bring your own parts, many will not. YMMV is indeed right.
