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YOUR RESEARCHSachs clutch any good?
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I've replaced many of them in several different cars.
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I had a motor replaced at 48K miles and bought a disc, pp, and bearing to freshin things up.
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I have used their racing clutch It wears out gast but is great!!
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Awesome, that's what he told me but I had to double check with the experts here.
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I need a new clutch on my 99' Cabrio and my mechanic recommended a Sachs.
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If you liked your original clutch then get the Sachs, if not research and way the pros and cons of another. Unless you have increased your horsepower I think most people will agree that overall the Sachs is good for every day use. IMHO
Hmm....what are you basing that on....I have 128k miles on my car....I have had it since 45k miles, and I have not changed the clutch....just did the service and clutch is fine....I MAY be on my original clutch....its how you drive it....
Having mine done today by Porsche and going with STOCK clutch. I have been told exactly what is being said here..... Stock clutch is fine and is made by Sachs. Why mess with something so well engineered?
Over the last several years, I have heard many owners of 996 and Boxster owners complain of rapidly wearing clutches and some being replaced in under 20K miles. Maybe this has something to do with suggestions made by dealers looking for work.
I had a motor replaced at 48K miles and bought a disc, pp, and bearing to freshin things up. Mine was worn less than 50% but already had the parts so they went in.
I don't like the feel of the 996 clutch when starting out from a stop.There seems to be an extreemly fine line between killing the car or reving it too high. At anything below about 1500-2000 RPM the motor doesn't have enough torque for a smooth engagement without killing. Usually 1800-2200 will work unless on a hill, then it needs a little more with a slight slip. We're at 5000' and with the tall first gear it makes it worse. I've owned dozens of standard trans cars since the '60s and never burned up a clutch.
Ok, yes the Sachs clutch (OEM) is good. I've replaced many of them in several different cars.
I don't care for the way Porsche engineered the "feel" of the clutch, maybe something to do with the dual mass flywheel or??? The clutch always feels weak and not very positive. I didn't like the clutch in my '80 911 SC either.
I agree with your comment. I've driven many cars over 120K miles and have never replaced a clutch, or thought the feel of the clutch was odd. But the feel of the (new to me '99 w/ 48K miles) 996 clutch seems odd. It's almost like they intended it to be a clutch that can be driven without feel...which is fine if you treat the clutch like a maintenance item.
I recall hearing this years ago but forgot about it. I'd like to give it a try. How is the spring accessed and removed? I'll remove it and report back.
TIA Nick
Pretty easy to remove. Crawl under there and take a look. Only warning is that make sure you secure the spring before removing by inserting a pin or nail into the hole provided on the back on the unit. This will prevent the spring from coming out of it's housing when you remove it.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...booster+spring
Note that pedal will be substantially harder to depress but it makes for a much better engagement feel and control.
I crawled under the dash and can barely move, let alone see clearly what needs to be done to remove the spring.
Any other hints will be appreciated.
TIA Nick
The pin goes into the small hole in the piston that comes out of the top of the spring assembly (facing the back of the car). Message me your email and I'll send you a pic.
Jim
