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Clutch concern: adjustment or replacement?
Since buying this car with 80k on it, I have put about 3k more. When I bought it, it didn't shift as smoothly as my '97 did but that only had 24k miles when I bought it & only 36k when it met an early demise. Unfortunately it seems like this one is getting harder to shift into any gear. If I make sure to fully engage the clutch & shift firmly, it's not too bad. However, if I don't press the pedal to the floor or if I casually shift, it doesn't snick into gear like it should.
I am sure it's not this much different just because one was a 5-speed & the other a 6-speed but I am just looking for opinions on where you think I'm headed: new clutch? or is there something I should be checking/adjusting first? I did check the brake fluid reservoir in the front truck (frunk?) & it's topped right up. I haven't bled the system because I would think there'd need to be a leak for there to be air in it. Ideas of what to check first? Second part, this is my daily driver that won't see track time (unless I do the fun laps on the Blue Ridge Boxster Run!) so what are my best options for replacement clutches if/when I do replace it? Thanks all!
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03-16-2012, 08:55 PM
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There is no way to adjust the clutch, it is hydraulically operated...........
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I've heard that a bad motor mount can cause shifting problems but I'd think you'd also have the other symptoms of a bad mount along with it (3k vibration, clunks). At 80k you may very well need a new clutch and I'd stick with the OEM part.
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buy, from our host, a clutch kit OEM there is nothing better and have someone competent install it for you. If you procrastinate you might then have to add a very expensive flywheel to the mix.
BTW mileage has less to do with the condition of the clutch than the way it was treated during it's life span.
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Yeah, Pelican has gotten most of my orders; just got a box Thursday with parts for both the BMW & the boxster!
I am thinking of trying the replacement myself. I've read through the project in Wayne's book. The biggest concern for me is that I don't have a lift so I'm going to be on jack-stands....not good for pulling the transmission. I may be able to use a friend's shop but that limits when I can do it & what happens if I get in & need to order something else! Harrycb, I completely agree with you; I have no idea how the PO treated her.
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03-17-2012, 03:36 PM
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1997 Porsche Boxster
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