1998 993 flywheel

[Juansola]

Just purchased a 1998 993, the first trip to a shop I was told that the flywheel, clutch is bad and need replacement. This based on a rattle noise made when the engine was turn off. The car has 39K miles. Any input on this?

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by Juansola

Just purchased a 1998 993, the first trip to a shop I was told that the flywheel, clutch is bad and need replacement. This based on a rattle noise made when the engine was turn off. The car has 39K miles. Any input on this?

The stock dual mass flywheel is subject to failure, 39k mi seems premature but it's not unheard of.

You might think about replacing it w/ a 964RS single mass version, these have been used right up through the latest 997GT3RS, the only drawback is the potential for some extra noise that is most evident when the engine is lugged

[Juansola]

At this point I am considering a second opinion. Requesting recomended shops in the Houston, Galveston area.

[plymouthcolt]

It may sound like you throwing some quarters in a dryer when you shut down the engine.

[Steve@Rennsport]

Originally Posted by Juansola

At this point I am considering a second opinion. Requesting recomended shops in the Houston, Galveston area.

Mike Callas in Sealy TX is very good. Tell him I sent you.

The OEM dual-mass flywheels do not last forever and I've seen premature failures caused by excessive heat or driving technique.

The RS single-mass one is very durable, as Bill suggested, and its a major performance improvement, as well.

[aigel]

I have the RS flywheel and can attest to it being solid. It does however chatter at times, that's on the first clutch (by PO) and the second (by yours truly). The chatter is normal at idle. If you mind noises, don't get it.

G