C4S clutch is TOAST
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I had heard that when they start getting hard to press the next step is sudden failure - I did not believe it because I have driven clutches all my life (mid 50's) HA! Noticed it chattering the other day when I backed it into the drive way (I am not the regular driver, my wife is but she is really good with a clutch) anyway it concerned me.
Today, I get in it to move it out of the drive way and when I went to start it - clutch to the floor to start - IT STAYED THERE! I thought DAMN.
So I took it for a test drive and it just spins with the HP.
I can baby it to a shop but how much should I expect to pay for a replacement in a C4S???
Should I buy a clutch from a supplier and take it to dealer for replacement?
Should I buy and clutch from a supplier and take to Indy???
Should I roll the car down the hill and let it slip into the ocean????
CRAP!
NO - NO PIX!!
Today, I get in it to move it out of the drive way and when I went to start it - clutch to the floor to start - IT STAYED THERE! I thought DAMN.
So I took it for a test drive and it just spins with the HP.
I can baby it to a shop but how much should I expect to pay for a replacement in a C4S???
Should I buy a clutch from a supplier and take it to dealer for replacement?
Should I buy and clutch from a supplier and take to Indy???
Should I roll the car down the hill and let it slip into the ocean????
CRAP!
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Depending on the year of your car, a clutch kit from Pelican Parts is going to be either $495 for the '99-'01 cars or $575 for the '00-'04 cars. If you can find a good, well known independent shop to do the labor for you, I'd think you could get the clutch done for $1,000 to $1,100 total cost (including the clutch kit).
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Paul, I cannot really complain too much the car has 68000 miles on it and that is not an unreasonable price.
It is a 2004. Thanks for the tip 450KnotOffice. I am also wondering if I should see if there is some kind of upgrade unit available. It is the kind of thing that I have to get going on even though it is not a daily driver. I appreciate the feedback on this. eric
It is a 2004. Thanks for the tip 450KnotOffice. I am also wondering if I should see if there is some kind of upgrade unit available. It is the kind of thing that I have to get going on even though it is not a daily driver. I appreciate the feedback on this. eric
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When you're doing the clutch you should check the dual mass flywheel at the same time because that could be causing the chattering. Not sure of the price but I think it's another grand+ more and labor is not a big deal once you're in there.
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One thing to consider if you go with the LWFW, you WILL get clutch chatter (actually the fly wheel) when the clutch is not engaged. Do a search on "light weight" or LWFW. Just an FYI.
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Thanks for the heads up guys, I will do some checking before I hand it over to anyone. I did not even know it had a dual mass set up. I think I am really going to find out the pros and cons of each on a replacement. Thanks again, eric
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Dropped it off at Rusnak Westlake today for replacement and some other service. I was told it would cost about $1400 and with the piece of mind that it is at the "Porsche shop" I will sleep well tonight, I just won't sleep very close to my wallet because it is hyperventilating. With the MAJOR service I will be out 2500 - 3000 by the time I bail it out. eric
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Mine was $1250 at Rusnak Porsche in Pasadena. Since they did it when I got my new engine I had to pay for the clutch only $650.00. The new clutch feels great and I agree to just pay the dealer and sleep well. If your clutch was going you will love the way the new one feels (so easy to push and no chatter).
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Yea, $$ well spent or spending in my book. FYI, the car has 68000 miles on it and runs like a champ otherwise. Am having the complete unadulterated full monte done without looking back. Full 60,000 mile service and look for anything else that might be suspect. Think I will even have the spare remote key made also. This should last me until 2015..... right?
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Can someone help me figure this out.....
Dealer said my slave cylinder needs to be replaced also - OK. Went on to say that it was the slave cylinder that caused the clutch to fail.
It has been my experience that if a slave goes bad you can no longer disengage the clutch. But I was told that this slave caused the clutch to be pushed PAST the limit and broke the clutch??
I will sit back and listen because I really do not know the mechanics of this dual mass assembly - maybe that is the key??
eric
Dealer said my slave cylinder needs to be replaced also - OK. Went on to say that it was the slave cylinder that caused the clutch to fail.
It has been my experience that if a slave goes bad you can no longer disengage the clutch. But I was told that this slave caused the clutch to be pushed PAST the limit and broke the clutch??
I will sit back and listen because I really do not know the mechanics of this dual mass assembly - maybe that is the key??
eric
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I'm curious to hear what folks say about that. My clutch has been squeaking for over a year now, but it works fine so I've been waiting for it to go so I can replace the whole thing. I've got over 99,000 miles on it now. It's pretty hard to press down, but it works fine otherwise.