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I recently replaced the heater control valve with a metal one - it had been leaking. I'm concerned it dripped on the clutch, causing a failure.
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when I was installing a new clutch in my 951, as I was working on the bolt and ground at the top of the bell housing, had disconnected my HCV for access.
in the process, moved it and coolant went down the inspection hole on top the bell housing.
pulled the clutch and sure enough the clutch disc had a lot of coolant on it.
sent back to SPEC and they replaced for a very reasonable price.
I get varying reactions from people about if / how much damage coolant on the clutch disk can eventually cause. but I really dont want to do this again for a long time, so went ahead and replaced the contaminated disc.
I think petrolhead611 suggestion is a good one. assuming your emergency brake works and holds well, if the clutch slips with the emergency brake on, get ready for a real fun job.
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Bob Cox
78 930 clone project car.
87 924S resurrect at some point.
84 928S, Ruby Red linen/brown interior - sold
86 944 turbo my new DE/track car - sold