clutch lifespan with regular driving
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#10
Drifting
I have had five previous Porsches as listed below and all went over 100,000 miles on the original clutch. My 996 needed a new clutch at 48,000 miles . Only difference I know of is that I bought the car with 4,000 miles and my wife drives it on an occasional basis.
You do see a lot of these cars having new clutches installed at relatively low mileage.
You do see a lot of these cars having new clutches installed at relatively low mileage.
#11
Mine had to be changed at 62K.
#12
Captain Obvious
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Super User
Once you see how small the 996 clutch is, it will be clear why they don't last as much as all the other cars on the road. The surface area of the disk is slightly larger than a Civic and has to hold 300hp.
#14
Drifting
My '99 needed a new motor at 45K miles so I bought a new disc, PP and T/O brng. for the dealer to install. I measured the friction material of the original disc and it was about 60% good. I installed the new stuff anyway and think I could have easily made over 100K miles.
Another way to put it in my case the clutch lasted over twice as long as the motor. Motor failed due to intermix, cracked cylinder. Lucky to get it goodwilled in its 7th year, 3 years after warranty expired and being the second owner. It was a bit of work though.
Another way to put it in my case the clutch lasted over twice as long as the motor. Motor failed due to intermix, cracked cylinder. Lucky to get it goodwilled in its 7th year, 3 years after warranty expired and being the second owner. It was a bit of work though.
#15
Captain Obvious
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Super User
My '99 needed a new motor at 45K miles so I bought a new disc, PP and T/O brng. for the dealer to install. I measured the friction material of the original disc and it was about 60% good. I installed the new stuff anyway and think I could have easily made over 100K miles.
Another way to put it in my case the clutch lasted over twice as long as the motor. Motor failed due to intermix, cracked cylinder. Lucky to get it goodwilled in its 7th year, 3 years after warranty expired and being the second owner. It was a bit of work though.
Another way to put it in my case the clutch lasted over twice as long as the motor. Motor failed due to intermix, cracked cylinder. Lucky to get it goodwilled in its 7th year, 3 years after warranty expired and being the second owner. It was a bit of work though.