that clutch has finally gone ?flywheel

[tim993]

hi, my cluctch finally needs replacing, i've been quoted 440 for clutch plus 380 labour (then add VAT) but am told i may need a new flywheel as well (500 plus VAT). How do i know if i need one or not and are these prices reasonable for a 1994 993 C2 Cab (90K miles).
many thanks
tim

[nel]

I think Porsche recommend replacing the bi-mass flywheels at clutch replacement because of failures that they had with the flywheel assemblies back in the 964 model range. After 90k miles it is probably worth it given that you're hopefully closing up the engine and box for another 60k miles at least. I'd ask the advice of a good independent - maybe 9M will have a point of view?

[clubsport]

You can buy a single mass flywheel and clutch kit for about 800 pounds obviously labour on top of this to fit....(please realise that is an approximate cost and labour costs vary).

It is a difficult call with the flywheel...on my dual mass it was fine when cold....but when it was hot and the gel between the two flywheels was flexible,,occasionally you could get a tiny clonk when coming off of the power....on the basis that it would have to be changed at some point I did swap the flywheel over to the lighter version.

Depends how long you plan to keep the car and if you ever hear any noise from your dual mass set up.

Lightweight flywheel has the advantage of the engine revving slightly better,,,but the downside is the noise in the cabin below 2000rpm.