Porsche 968 Tiptronic transmission Damper substitute
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Hi there
We currently looking into the possibility of substituting the Tiptronic transmission vibration damper with an alternative clutch component! We have heard rumours that it is possible to fit a Manual transmission Pressure plate and friction plate in its place (minus release bearing).
Can anybody out there shed any light on this. If this is a viable solution it would potentially save Tipper owners a sizeable amount of cash!
Many thanks
We currently looking into the possibility of substituting the Tiptronic transmission vibration damper with an alternative clutch component! We have heard rumours that it is possible to fit a Manual transmission Pressure plate and friction plate in its place (minus release bearing).
Can anybody out there shed any light on this. If this is a viable solution it would potentially save Tipper owners a sizeable amount of cash!
Many thanks
I have heard the same, don't know anyone that has had it done and its a pressing problem for me as it seems the damper has gone in my 968. Kev Eacock will be sorting the car for us I reckon, he said something to me the other week about the job or cheap parts or something but I can't remember the details.
In theory yes but its a massive design flaw in the cars as the one they used is just not up to the torque exerted on it by the engine, do a track day and its toast, drive the car hard and its toast. On mine the PO had replaced it a couple of years before I bought the car. When it went and needed replacing it had done maybe 25k miles, before I sold the car it seemed it had gone again so I wasn't to upset to take a bath on resale.
In short I just wouldn't touch a 968 tiptronic with a barge pole after the experience I had with her, worst car I have ever owned by a very large margin and a complete money pit much related to the trans setup.
In short I just wouldn't touch a 968 tiptronic with a barge pole after the experience I had with her, worst car I have ever owned by a very large margin and a complete money pit much related to the trans setup.
Hi Porschapart,
I believe you may know my car already (K62JCH) so may be well placed to look at this option on a joint venture... is there any further feedback on the viability of this?
FYI - From further investigation I don't think the rattle on my car is actually the damper plate so perhaps I have a little time to play with here but I suspect it will only be a matter of time...
According to howmanyleft website, there's only 31 Tip Coups left on British roads....
Thoughts?
Chris
I believe you may know my car already (K62JCH) so may be well placed to look at this option on a joint venture... is there any further feedback on the viability of this?
FYI - From further investigation I don't think the rattle on my car is actually the damper plate so perhaps I have a little time to play with here but I suspect it will only be a matter of time...
According to howmanyleft website, there's only 31 Tip Coups left on British roads....
Thoughts?
Chris
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