Help with G50

[gabenheimer]

Just bought an '87 911 with the G50 transmission. I'm concerned because the clutch engages in the last inch of pedal travel (top). Is there any adjustment for this? Am I looking at replacing the clutch in the near future?

Thanks,
Randy

[87coupe]

Yeah, I would say your looking at a clutch replacement in the near future. Make sure to do the cross shaft update at the same time if it has not been done already.

[herman maire]

Like you already thinking....your probably looking at a new clutch in the near future. With that said..the G50 is known to catch pretty high...higher up than a 915.

[pjv911]

Originally posted by 87coupe
Yeah, I would say your looking at a clutch replacement in the near future. Make sure to do the cross shaft update at the same time if it has not been done already.

The pedal height with hydralic clutch release systems(yours) does not respond to a worn clutch by giving a high pedal. It constanly readjusts. I works on the same theory as your brakes. As brake pads wear the piston in the caliper will stay further out.
Your pedal height may need adjusting. Its uncommon to find one that moves on its own but it should be checked.
You will need to remove the pedal box floorboard and take a look at the pushrod that goes into the clutch master. Its located to the accel pedal side. You will recognize the master by moving the pedal and watching what moves. Also note that its the only thing there with a hydralic line attached to it.
Of course you may need a clutch anyway but the pedal engagement height is not a telltale sign of a worn clutch.

[87coupe]

He's talking about what point in the pedals throw the clutch is catching at, not what height the clutch pedal sits at. So like I said, probably a clutch replacement in his future.

[gabenheimer]

Thanks for the advice. The pedal location is OK, it's even with the break pedal. I agree with PJV911, this is my understanding of how a hydraulic clutch should work. However, something must be wrong. I can't imagine why the clutch would engage so late. It makes it kind of difficult to drive smoothly. The clutch is either on or off. Once engaged though, there is no slipping. Any more thoughts?

[ianc]

Bleed it.

ianc