whining whistle. - mind of its own

[Kurt944]

I swear my 1984 944 n/a has a mind of its own. When it gets pissed off at me it talks to me. But there are no words. Its a whiny whistle when I change gears. Now I know the clutch has to be replaced. Just for obvious reasons such as the gears sticking sometimes. Anyways, I was gonna take on this project myself, but I just don't have the time plus I read some other forums that say its a joke to replace, because you might do something wrong - and then poof another problem. I think I'm gonna take it to the shop. I just don't want to pay 1700.00 for it to be replaced. So far knock on wood my car is 98% original from the original owner back in 84 with all maintenance records. Its only got 87k on it!!So if anyone knows a good reliable honest cheap mechanic that can cut me some sorta deal in southern california. Bring it on. Thanks for any suggestions or advice.

[Eldorado]

perhaps ask another pelican who has been through this ordeal to help you out with the replacement...
beer is a common form of supplemental payment.

[SoCal Driver]

Where in SoCal?

[Kurt944]

I'm located in San Diego. I have been to dieters which is a independant porsche shop. But they are the ones that gave me the quote for 1700.00. I have found other places in san diego county and have rec'd quotes for about the same. I don't mind traveling as long as its in so cal.