Philip P

Hey guys,

I found oil under my car for the first time. Needless to say, my pocket felt lighter right off the bat.

I posted up how I wanted to do a clutch and flywheel last year but decided to put it off until now, since I have to now.

I have an engine skid plate and have inspected it from time to time but found it to be seemingly clean. Didn't inspect good enough because there was oil residue all over the transmission.

Anyways, since I'm at it, I figure there is a laundry list of things to do.

AOS
Clutch
Flywheel
RMS Seal
IMS Retrofit
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Clutch Arm
Spark Plugs

Anything else anyone can recommend? Its a 2002 c2 and I got about 95k of flawless ownership.

Also, what is the average price I should pay for an indy shop to do this?

I think I want to tackle this project myself and have done transmissions a couple times on other cars.

I also was thinking about going with an AASCO LTW flywheel if it needs to be replaced. Do you guys think my flywheel will be okay? The clutch has never been changed and is not raced around too often

I have access to a lift for a day on a weekend, maybe can stretch it out to two, like a Saturday and Sunday.

What's everyone's thoughts on this?

I'm located in southern california, Orange County to be exact. Have a shop I can use in Anaheim. Anyone want to help me?

Philip P

Also, Any recommendations for indy shops in the area? And if you have had it done how much did it cost you?

Philip P

Also, anyone have a IMS bearing tool I can borrow, if I do this myself?

Pac996

Most cars it's just oil leaking. Hope it's simple.

mcipseric

Check out Cape Auto Repair at the 5 Fwy and Crown Valley. High quality work and very fair pricing. I service both my 993 and 996 there. I also have them do all the work on my E55 and Navigator. Great service and great people.

San Rensho

I would figure out where the oil is coming from before jumping to conclusions. Could be something as simple as a leaky cam cover, which if it just drips a little, is no big deal, something you can live with. Or it could be leaky spark plug tubes or the cam position sensor, both of which are easy DIY fixes.

But if there is oil coming from the junction between the tranny and motor, then its probably the IMSB or RMS.

C4CRNA

Add water pump to list?

Philip P

I went under the already car and confirmed that the oil is coming from the transmission and the engine casing area.

Topaz330ci

That's a good day man! IMS hasn't failed and now you know what you have to do!

Cornbread

Phillip

Only one place to go in the OC for knowledgeable Porsche independant service. Greg Brown of Precision Motorwerks 930 E. Orangethorpe in Fullerton. I've known Greg for over 30 years. He helped me with advice and knowledge with my first 911 a '66 which I rebuilt myself. He has been a personal friend and mentor ever since, even though I haven't lived in the OC for 20 years. When I have questions he has the answers.

Wellardmac

Where exactly? Can you post photos?

I'm actually having my spark plug tubes replaced today and that's a minor job, maybe you have the same issue?

Turkertwo

I just did the a Sachs "motorsport" clutch, LN bearing upgrade, and an AASCO single mass flywheel on my 2000 Carerra over Christmas holiday. It is noisy once the tranny fluid comes up to temperature, but you will immediately notice the change. The engine revs just like you would expect it to after removing that lump of a stock flywheel. The clutch seems much smoother too, although you have to be careful when matching revs as there is a lot less inertia in the driveline now and the engine speed change is immediate. I had to relearn the technique. I am very satisfied with the new setup.

logray

Yeah certainly post some pics. A little oil is not always reason for concern.

Flat6 Innovations

Do not start the car until you confirm that the IMS is not solely to blame. All too often people see this and don't realize that the IMS bearing generally fails on shutdown when engine speed slows enough to allow the center stud to shear. If this has happened one start up could be very expensive.
Approach with care and know that this exact same situation occurs over and over again.. Right now you probably haven't experienced a catastrophe.

You have to approach this from a worst case scenario, and hope that it isn't.

redridge

good luck with the operation... let us know how it works out.