How many miles did you get from your original clutch?

My clutch seems fine at 64k but I think I'll do the IMS bearing replacement for peace of mind and do the clutch now regardless. I'd just like to know if at 64k I am pretty much due for a clutch replacement anyways.

@ 45K miles my original was < 50% worn. My motor was shot though and being replaced free by PCNA so I did the clutch, pp, T/O brng that I bought online, no addt'l labor.

I replaced mine when I bought the car with 38K. It was going and I replaced IMS bearing and RMS at the same time. 30k later the clutch seems as strong as when new.

I replaced mine at 55k and it was in great shape.

70k

67k miles. Could most likely get a few more ks out of it...

That's a pretty hard question as most of us bought the car not knowing when or if a replacement clutch went into it. I bought mine at 45000 had a replacement gearbox put in it under warranty and the garage doing the work advised me that there was no need to change the clutch at that time as there was lots of wear left on it. So is it the original??????? I would suspect it is but who knows? Now the car has done 65000 miles and clutch seems fine. Now as we all know, it all depends on how the car is driven as to how long a clutch will last. Now if you want to show off to your mates on how to rev the **** out of an engine and DROP the clutch as these young whipper snappers like to say and burn rubber then it may last a few thousand miles less than normal wear and tear would last LOL.

Replaced mine 6 months ago for first time at 60k miles

Original clutch at 65k miles, still feels fine.

~90k miles

Purchased my car with 64k on the clock and it had a chatter. Replaced it, the IMS and RMS and everything is been great.

I changed out mine at 101k when i did the pinion shaft bearings in the transmission

Mine gave out at 53K miles (broken springs in pressure plate)

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Nearly impossible to know. Once the clutch is exposed then an experienced mechanic can advise you. My info is gaging clutch life left is tricky. Clutch wear is not linear and a clutch friction disc worn say 50% at 60K miles could have more than 60K miles of additional life left. I had the RMS done to my car (02 Boxster) at 25K miles. The tech said the clutch was fine. 243K miles later (268K miles total on the car) and the original clutch is still fine so these clutches can deliver exceptional miles if not abused.

Replaced mine at 63K miles only because throw out bearing went out and since I was in there already did the whole thing. I still have my original disc and pressure plate, and the disc still looks like its got well over 50% on it.

According to the service records that came with my car, the original clutch lasted about 60k miles (whether or not it actually needed replacement, I don't know). When the throwout bearing disintegrated on me last October (at 100k miles), I just replaced the clutch while I was in there even though it wasn't even at 50% yet.

107K

Those of you that replaced the clutch early (IMS bearing or RMS replacement) should hang on to the old clutch as others (like me) might be willing to buy them to use in yheir cars. One person's trash is another person's treasure.

^^^^still got mine in a box minus the throw out bearing

I have one in the box. You can have it, if you email me a shipping label

You and I were too far apart with time. I've ended up getting one locally. Here is a little tidd bitt. The '97 Audi A4 1.8T has the same throwout bearing as the 996 except is doesn't cost $160.....only $40.

Yes. My dealer wants 39 for an oil filter, and the EXACT same one by Mahl can be bought at Advance Auto for 10

Had IMS bearing and RMS done at 63,000 miles. Mechanic noted clutch was worn about 75% and recommended replacement since he was already there. He's a good Indy who only recommends work to do when necessary or, in this case, cost effective.