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YOUR RESEARCHSudden reduction in clutch force
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The reason why many feel that their new clutch is easy to depress is that the lever is installed correctly when the new clutch is installed.
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The clutch doesn't seem to slip (6th gear at 2000 rpm, WOT, no rpm change).
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If and when you change your clutch, make sure you replace this poorly engineered lever.
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I initially posted this in another thread but I didn't want to derail the original post with my own problem. So this morning as I was driving in to work I slipped the clutch a little (brain just not engaged) as I pulled away from a light. Immediately afterwards I noticed that the effort to depress the clutch pedal was much lighter than normal. The clutch doesn't seem to slip (6th gear at 2000 rpm, WOT, no rpm change). I just hit 100k miles on the ride in and this is the orginal clutch. Any suggestions on how to narrow down the problem (if it is in fact a problem)?
Thanks,
Shawn
I've heard plenty of people say that reduction in clutch force -> new clutch. (as in, you best get yo'self one)
I slipped the clutch pretty brutally myself the other day, but it still feels pretty solid. Nothing like getting up to 4000rpm, starting to dump the clutch aaaaand oh hello dog running out behind a tree! Car reeked of clutch and embarrassment for 10 miles.
I've always read that "dumping" the clutch is a no-no as far as Porsches go. Babying the clutch, yes. Abusing the clutch = new clutch, and maybe new trany!
Your release lever was probably out of alignment and just popped back into place. If and when you change your clutch, make sure you replace this poorly engineered lever. Happens all the time on many older 996's.
I've always heard people refer to light clutch pedal effort in 996's and just figured mine was a little tougher due to age/wear. Now it's really light. Is there any way to confirm this? Normally I hear of increased pedal effort with a failing clutch, not reduced effort (unless the pedal hits the floor and stays there).
Well yes, but dumping the clutch is a no-no in any car, doesn't mean it's not hilariously good fun. That said, I've only done it once before but I was in the mood to give it another go.
...stupid dog...
It is NOT true that clutch wear increases the effort necessary to disengage the clutch. I know many on this site and others believe it is. On a hydraulic controlled system any wear of the disc is fully offset by the slave cylinder to maintain proper leverage against the pressure plate. Therefore, there is no measurable change. It is different for cable controlled clutch systems.
In most cases, other than mechanical problems, clutch operation becomes more difficult due to the shaft drying out or air in the system which effectively reduces the leverage applied to the release lever.
Mechanical problems on the 996 include what I mentioned above. The release lever is a know problem on the early 996's. The slave piston pops out of the dimple on the lever and positions itself in the wrong place. This greatly increases the pressure necessary to depress the pedal and in many cases, will also interfere with the full engagement of the clutch at high rpm, full throttle up shifts.
The reason why many feel that their new clutch is easy to depress is that the lever is installed correctly when the new clutch is installed.
Update: something is definitely wrong. On the drive home engagement of gears became progressively more difficult. I've got it parked, and shifting into reverse is very difficult. It's like the clutch is fully disengaging.
May be a cracked perssure plate. They do that sometimes.
At 100K you're due for a clutch kit anyway.
When I replaced my clutch it was nite and day. 1000 times better. And a little lighter.
Make sure whoever does it knows what lube goes where, and updates the control lever.
