porschemikeandnancy

Looking forward to the new LN pro (for single row cars replaces with a double row IMSB).

My '03 only has 39k miles on it - but is 13 years old. So as a preventive maintenance will have it done tomorrow. If the clutch needs replacement will have it done at same time (but I don't expect to have to do it).

porsche951

Smart move. An ounce of prevention

thebowl

Smart move. The IMS bearing on my 03 went ker-plunk at 38K miles. For me, the IMS Solution was the way to go, but better something than nothing.

RngTrtl

thanks OP that was a very informative post!

Flat6 Innovations

I'd expect the clutch to be out of spec if measured properly. I'd change the clutch now, while the labor to do this, is free.

We very, very seldom do any IMS work without a clutch, because it doesn't make sense to "be there" and not take the free opportunity.

Woodman71

groovzilla

and then of course the DM flywheel - clutch and flywheel +$2000

Vdubjetta02

My car had a short shifter and aftermarket clutch when I bought it..... so I assume the previous owner took care of IMS.... atleast that is what I am going to believe for now

Woodman71

Have you looked under the deck lid or in the door jam for a badge?

porschemikeandnancy

While I greatly appreciate your suggestion and also just about all of your posts, if the clutch does not show significant wear, I'm just going to leave it alone. There is absolutely no chatter at present. I am very gentle on clutches. (for example, when coming to a stop at any incline, I time my approach to the "full stop" so that I can just slip it into 1st and release the clutch so there is no wear at all on the clutch disk.

And frankly, I'd rather not spend the additional cost. If the clutch does fail before I am due for another IMS replacement, at least the engine won't grenade.

Years ago while a college student, I loaned my very used beetle to a fraternity brother. It came back with a chattering clutch. And I still was able to nurse that car along for another two years that way.

RngTrtl

if you cant afford a clutch then you cant afford the car. The clutch is pretty damn cheap...

porschemikeandnancy

No doubt, you're correct. However, it is my money and unless my indie doing the work recommends it, I'm just going to stick to my plan.

Thanks for your comment.

By the way, the rich got that way by not spending money recklessly or needlessly. Even if it is only a couple hundred bucks.

5CHN3LL

The rich STAY rich by recognizing that skipping a $200 repair this year only to pay $1,000 for it next year may not be a sound long-term financial strategy...

Funny thing...if we could see the future, we'd all be rich - but I have yet to see a wealthy fortune teller.

RngTrtl

couldnt have said it better.

rockhouse66

What is the proper way to evaluate a clutch? I replaced the original clutch in my 70K mile C2 "because I was in there" though the clutch disk thickness, measured to the face of the rivets, was 2/3 the thickness of the new one. I think I could have skipped the clutch....???

Also, I don't think a new clutch is $200.