1999Porsche911

Since there is an individual on this board who thinks the it is a FACT that all 996 owners have to replace their clutch every 2 years, I thought it would be of interest to see what our member's are experiencing. How's you clutch been?

I have had 2 porsches before my 996 and eached had over 100,000 miles on the original clutch. My current 996, althought going through back tires every 10,000 miles, has the orginal clutch after 5 years and 45,000 miles.

I would be interested in hearing from others on their clutch life.

JustAnotherPorsche

4 years and 68,000 miles on mine. Daily driver. No problems yet. Who told you that you have to replace the clutch every 2 years anyway? He should drive a TIP.

munro86

1998 model with 48000 kms. Still has that strong binding sensation everytime I release the pedal. Oh by the way, how often do you need to change the clutch fluid? Do you ever have to?

SteveFromMN

I changed my brake fluid myself at 5 years. You bleed the clutch at same time it is feed from brake master cylinder fluid source.

ericdee

30k and still going, a lot of city driving as well. 5 years plus!

SPR

I had to replace mine at 40k and now at 50k it's feeling weird. I think it was negligently installed etc.

W.O.T. Freak

Just had to replace mine, with 33000 Kms. But have been tracking the car a bit. Went with the Spec unit which was a horrible idea.

If you ever have to change it, go stock.
Best Wishes
WOT

DoubleNutz

What an azz this 1999Guy is! My point is that you if are not inspecting the clutch there is a possibility that you could be replacing in as little as two years (you PUTZ) and there are members on this list that have done so. 'PORSCHE SAID' (That is the manufacturer in case you didn't know) that this problem with frequent or early clutch repalcement it was in part due to driver, no argument there however early clutch replacement is not uncommon. Nevertheless, becuase you have got 50K out of your garage queen is not necessarily the experience of most drivers again for your reading pleasure I will again post these infamous letters in your face YMMV. In any case you do not have to look very far to find clutch replacement under 50K miles and like I said all of the 996 publications/buyers guides make the same statement.

By the way this issue started around the RMS and whether is was a possiblity that during clutch replacement the RMS could be inspected simultaneously or visa versa.

Get a grip on your self son,,, now pull my finger again!

1999Porsche911

Sorry ******** but you should have someeone read what you wrote outloud to you. Maybe you have difficulty understanding the written word. I'm not going to keep defending those of us who are happy with our cars and don't have any of the problems you say we should have. I am happy for those people and feel bad for those that do have problems. Don't state things as facts when they are nothing more than your opinion. Maybe then you'll get a little respect.

DoubleNutz

Hehehehe comments from the blue stater... nope not one bit am I a failure but you know that about me already so once again you know the answers to questions that you have no experience around.


WHATEVER!!!

But before I depart this thread allow me to leave this little clip from other members and the founder of this list regarding CLUTCH FAILURES.
http://www.rennlist.org/main996faq/f...utch%20failure
Porsche 996 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The 996 FAQ
This is a listing of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) relating to the Porsche 996 C2 and C4. Many thanks to all who contributed, and in particular to: Mike Blaszczak, Bill Economos, John Felker, Howard Groveman, Van Larson, Mike Pumphrey, Todd Serota, Robert Sirico, and Eric Sklut - without your contributions and involvement in the 996 community, we would all be the poorer.
A special thanks too to John D, founder of RennList, for hosting this FAQ
Clutch failure
There have been several reports of clutch failure/extremely rapid ware at very low miles (3-6,000 miles). Most dealers will not replace this under warranty and will claim poor driving on your part. Since some victims are long-time Porsche owners and owners of other clutch-sensitive cars, it seems at least possible that poor driving is not to blame. At the time of writing there is no official response to this issue.

Seems to me other members and the FOUNDER OF THIS LIST that you are posting your WRONG INFORMATION ON have already made this available for PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. I guess they are ******** and WRONG TOO and you are still right!

DoubleNutz

1999Guy doesn't that just stab ya right in the heart that you are wrong again!

Ugh its kil'n me!

munro86

Obviously suffering from a oral/**** fixation-Put a plug in it!!!

Pierre

My 996 Turbo is still running on the original clutch despite a lot of track days. And it now has over 192'000 km.
Greetings,
--Pierre

munro86

Did you say one hundred and ninety two thousand km's?

Pierre

Yep. Which translates to almost 120'000 miles.
See http://www.911turbo.com/feature/2003-12/index.php for a few more details (but the page is almost 1 year old).
Greetings
--Pierre

PS: the picture of the speedo shown on 911turbo.com (313km/h) is outdated. I saw 319 (for several minutes!) last August...