996 Clutch - 27K and needs replacement ?

[alxce]

I purchased my '03 C4S from an Independent at the end of 2005. It had 26K on the clock and came with a year's warranty from the dealer. It also came with a Porsche warranty so when this was up for renewal in March I had it serviced at the local OPC and extended the warranty for a year. The only thing the OPC pointed out at service time was the clutch pedal is heavy which is most likely a sign the clutch is on it's way out and around a 1000 pounds to fix. I declined the offer to replace at the time and continue to run the car until such time as I have more solid evidence of the clutch really being a problem.
I have to admit that I hadn't really noticed it until they told me but now when I drive it I feel it probably is way harder to depress the pedal than it should be. I did ask what other symptoms I should look out for and was told to look out for high revs/no traction when changing up but it does not do this. Stalling when reversing was another one I picked up somewhere and it does occasionally do this but then again I can recall it being pretty easy to stall most cars in reverse when first easing away.
And one more thing, there are no patches of oil on the garage floor or seepage under the back end.
So here's my question(s) - the mileage now sits at 27K and I would logically have expected a 911 clutch to go a bit longer than this, so is it possible I have some other problem ? If I let the OPC loose on it and have them fix it (presumably through replacement), would they they tell me if it was due to some defect that would have fallen under warranty ?
Or do I just run it until it until the clutch shows harder evidence of failure ?
Any useful advice will be greatly appreciated

[scaryx50]

27k is permissable for a clutch , and they can wear out in far less. Talk to a lambo owner and they would tell you 5k is the norm. I would be seriously pi$$ed off with the dealer who sold it to you as they should have sold you a car which had no need for consumables in the first year / 7500 miles ish so would really insist on them replacing it. If no luck then park outside their showroom with appropiate signs informing prospective buyers of the quality of cars they may be offered.

[r1_jon]

Changed my C2 clutch at around 30k. I think if you induldge in regular spirited driving then this is pretty normal.

[r1_jon]

I would change it btw, it will be so much nicer to drive with a new clutch. You may well get another 5k plus out of it if you did want to wait though.

OPC probably would admit it if it were a fault, but I think it is relatively unlikely to be so on a clutch.

[r1_jon]

Incidentally. I would have an indie do the clutch, not OPC. Should save you a couple of hundred quid. Tognola in Datchet or Northway in Reading are both very competent. From memory it should be about £800.

[BliarOut]

Clutch mileage depends on driving style and the terrain where the car is usually used. I know it's going to get a groan, but when you do replace the clutch have the RMS done at the same time. Only costs a few quid extra and is a sensible part of routine maintenance IMO.

[barryjwoo]

Likewise if anybodys' ever having an RMS done worth replacing the clutch if it's fairly worn as there is a negligable additional labour cost to do it at the same time.

[rigsby]

Not convinced it's a worn clutch making it feel heavy.Had mine replaced at 32k at the same time as the RMS.OPC reckoned it was 3/4 worn so it made sense. The clutch pedal undoubtedly felt lighter afterwards. RMS went again at 48K so clutch was checked again at 16kmiles. Was perfect so left in place. My point is that the pedal felt light again, and as new, even though it wasn't. Was wondering if clutch was bled???

[ballcock]

If the car's driving to your satisfaction , then go with the flow , see if things get worse in the clutch department over the next few thousand miles , and change it when it becomes annoying for you . Remember that no two 911's drive exactly the same , some have heavier clutches than others.

[alxce]

Thanks for all the responses. I am inclined to go with the "suck it and see" recommendations all the time my left leg can handle the excessive pressure, guess it's a free work-out anyway.