Do i need a new clutch???

[MPowerMark]

Hi there i presently own a 987 Boxster S. Yesterday when leaving work i noticed something wasnt quite right. My clutch pedal is lighter than usual and when i pull off, if i put my foot down the car revs before it starts to pull then gradually it does. Im thinking i need a new clutch, today ive had to just drive it around gently not harshly accelerating. Am i right or is it something else?? i bought the car with 37k on the clock and have done around 42k now so surely the person who had the car before drove the boocks out of it?? or do porsche clutchs tend to have short lifespans?
Also if i do need a new clutch i dont really want to go through porsche for it as they will no doubt rape me, so anyone know any good specialists in the west london area that could assist if needs be?
Thanks in advance.

[thegoose]

42k off a Boxster clutch - in that London?

WELL DONE!!

[2something]

Sorry can't really give you any idea on your clutch but here is a list of specialists:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I use JAZ in Wembley who have been great, not sure if that is enough west or too far north for you though.

[Erik997]

Simple test for the clutch: get the car to about 25-30mph, put it in sixth and floor the throttle. You'll tell straight away if the clutch is slipping.

If its gone, I'd also recommend JAZ in Wembley. Ask for Steve.

[soopdragon]

Mine is in to get a new clutch fitted at the moment. As has been suggested, stick it in a high gear at low speed and will be blatantly obvious if it has gone.

Mine has 42k on it and spends a fair bit of time on track.

[MPowerMark]

cheers guys, yeah its definetly slipping, how much for a new clutch through jaz? and how long is the car off the road? few hours? a whole day?
thanks again.

[thegoose]

MPowerMark said:

cheers guys, yeah its definetly slipping, how much for a new clutch through jaz? and how long is the car off the road? few hours? a whole day?
thanks again.

New genuine clutch fitted is from around £450+VAT from a good specialist (probably a bit more down south though). You may well need a new RMS (rear main oilseal) and intermediate shaft seal as these often leak and are dead easy to do at the same time as the clutch - labour is negligible, parts £50 or so. However, you may need a new flywheel which is about £300 or so I think. They may not know for sure until they take the box out. The last time I had the whole job done the bill was about £900 in total, so probably £1000 in London.

[wildoliver]

I must say £450 fitted is a brilliant price, I know boxsters are easier to change the clutch on as you don't need to drop the engine but even so, when the clutch kit must cost 2-300 they are working for very little money. Reckon an escort wouldn't be much cheaper.

[thegoose]

wildoliver said:

I must say £450 fitted is a brilliant price, I know boxsters are easier to change the clutch on as you don't need to drop the engine but even so, when the clutch kit must cost 2-300 they are working for very little money. Reckon an escort wouldn't be much cheaper.

www.uniteleven.co.uk speak to Johnny, tell him I sent you . Standard price for 996 clutch is £425 fitted plus VAT, Boxsters are (I think) a bit more involved hence dearer, which is why I put a guess of £450.

[soopdragon]

I got mine back yesterday. It cost £850, including VAT, in a German OPC. That included an RMS change and a new flywheel.

[thegoose]

soopdragon said:

I got mine back yesterday. It cost £850, including VAT, in a German OPC. That included an RMS change and a new flywheel.

Bargain!! Pity UK OPC labour rates aren't similar

[Ash M400]

Sounds like the clutch has gone, be careful, if you keep driving it you will also lose the fly wheel.

[Schmalex]

Sounds like the clutch. 42k is not bad - mine went at 27k in my 986S (symptons were identical to yours). Total bill was about £800 ish IIRC from Northway in Reading