[Walt Fricke]

Does the 996 have a clutch assist? My 07 Turbo (acquired last summer) does. The dealer told me it wasn't working properly, because only after the engine starts does it function, and the clutch becomes much easier to depress. Apparently there is a reservoir somewhere to retain vacuum (or whatever is used) so that it will work when depressed before trying to start, and that must have a slow leak.

If the 996 has this feature, perhaps yours has come back to life?