Clutch replacement costs

[MarkMacdonald]

Does anyone have any advice on where to go for a replacement clutch on my 996 carrera 2?

At present I am based in SE London and have explored a couple of options.

Charles Ivey can do it for (and collect/return) about £800 plus VAT.

Portiacraft can do it for about £600 all in, but have to get it there and collect courtesy car.

What would other people recommend based on experiences with these dealers?

I have used Charles Ivey once before and it was a costly but pleasant experience and I'm unsure what to make of Portiacraft, although I did buy the car there once inspected by Peter Morgan.

Any views welcome!

Mark

[thegoose]

I last paid £425 + VAT at www.uniteleven.co.uk who do most of my Porsche work and look after my race car. This may have gone up a little now and considering you're down south Portiacraft's price sounds good enough. Be prepared for a new RMS and intermediate shaft seal whilst they've got it apart - about another £50 of parts but probably no labour charge.

[MarkMacdonald]

thegoose said:

I last paid £425 + VAT at www.uniteleven.co.uk who do most of my Porsche work and look after my race car. This may have gone up a little now and considering you're down south Portiacraft's price sounds good enough. Be prepared for a new RMS and intermediate shaft seal whilst they've got it apart - about another £50 of parts but probably no labour charge.

Thanks for that, at least I know a ballpark figure from "up-North" as it were, where things might be a bit more sensible than down here. Will take into account the other bits as someone did mention that at Charles Ivey

Ta Mark

[SEE YA]

My 930 turbo may need one as well not for while was thinking of Paragon for the job (£1550).Is there anyone better in the Kent, london area?.

SEE YA

[986HCF]

Try RGA in Vauxhall 020 7793 1447. I used to use Charles Ivey but these guys appear much cheaper

[SNDa]

I've not been myself but chelsea carrera or leigh on segrave road, sw6 might be worth trying. I know of a few guys who have been using both for years. PM if interested for numbers

[Paracetamol]

Also try RSJ- A chap called Andy who runs their newly established service centre. I am impressed with Andy and his passion and knowlege of Porsches (he even owns the most fantastic yellow GT3) and the excellent facilities that Joel has set up (almost to OPC standards!)

[barney1]

Just remember guys that cheap is not necessarily good quality workmanship. When replacing clutches on any vehicle you can encounter more work required. It's very rare to just need a clutch!