ouch, clutch spring broke
#1
ouch, clutch spring broke
Last wednesday, I noticed that my clutch would not engage smoothly. When I fully depressed the pedal, it would hesitate as I released it, kindof a lag before the pedal would come up. This was even with the ignition turned off. It made the car difficult to drive, because the clutch engaged really jerkily. Also, when I put the wood to the throttle, the clutch would slip. I took the car in to my friendly Porsche dealer who diagnosed a broken clutch spring. The entire clutch assembly had to be replaced. $2741 later, I was good to go with a new clutch. (no it is not covered under CPO)
Has anyone else had a similar issue?
Is it something about how I drive that might make this a more likely failure?
Has anyone else had a similar issue?
Is it something about how I drive that might make this a more likely failure?
#4
Same thing happened to my 07 with 20k mi earlier this year. My dealer's Service Advisor indicated it was my responsibility because of clutch abuse. When I went to see the disassembled parts along with the new clutch and pressure plate, I brought along a pair of dial calipers to verify wear of the clutch disc. When I showed the Service Manager less than .020 in. of wear and no scoring on the flywheel, they agreed that it would be covered by CPO.
I would ask to see the parts removed and there should be blue spots (heat) only at the failed spring. If that's the case, it should be covered.
I would ask to see the parts removed and there should be blue spots (heat) only at the failed spring. If that's the case, it should be covered.
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#9
They charged me well over $2k for a new clutch assembly. when I grieved it, showing that the car had been driven quite sedately, they gave me about $300 back as a good will gesture. cest la vie
#11
Since replacing my clutch due to a failed pressure plate I have taken interest in the frequency of this type of failure. There seems to be a fair number of PP's failing with low miles. I'm beginning to think there is a design or materials problem.
#12
Given the nature of this forum I think the sample size is too small to come to that conclusion.
#13
Aftermarket warranty would have covered it...
Last wednesday, I noticed that my clutch would not engage smoothly. When I fully depressed the pedal, it would hesitate as I released it, kindof a lag before the pedal would come up. This was even with the ignition turned off. It made the car difficult to drive, because the clutch engaged really... $2741 later, I was good to go with a new clutch. (no it is not covered under CPO)
Has anyone else had a similar issue?
Is it something about how I drive that might make this a more likely failure?
Has anyone else had a similar issue?
Is it something about how I drive that might make this a more likely failure?
#14
There are also complaints on other forums.
Nevertheless , you are right that it is a very small sampling.
I still smell trouble with these things. The diaphram spring in a pressure plate has no reason to lose its ability to clamp the disc to the flywheel , especially with such low miles. It's not really a wear item...the disc is supposed to do that.
As for the PP being warrantied...good luck with that , but I doubt it.
Nevertheless , you are right that it is a very small sampling.
I still smell trouble with these things. The diaphram spring in a pressure plate has no reason to lose its ability to clamp the disc to the flywheel , especially with such low miles. It's not really a wear item...the disc is supposed to do that.
As for the PP being warrantied...good luck with that , but I doubt it.
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