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YOUR RESEARCHLeaking RMS, free clutch?
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When the RMS is replaced the clutch must be removed to get to the seal.
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If your seal is leaking and the oil has found it's way to the disc you might get a free disc unless they want to clean off the oil.
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My previous post had a few replies, but one interesting reply said to look for a RMS leak and if it is there, the RMS is a warrantable replacement and while they are at that, they could repair the clutch.
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Even if the clutch wasn't badly worn, if the engine was coming out for any reason, I'd replace the clutch at that (22,000 mile) point.
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My previous post had a few replies, but one interesting reply said to look for a RMS leak and if it is there, the RMS is a warrantable replacement and while they are at that, they could repair the clutch.
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I posted a week ago that my 2002 911 coupe with 22K miles was in for service and among other niggly things, the tech said he thought I was nearing the end of clutch life. This surprised me, given the fact that I am always concious about wearable items and drive accordingly.
My previous post had a few replies, but one interesting reply said to look for a RMS leak and if it is there, the RMS is a warrantable replacement and while they are at that, they could repair the clutch. Sure enough, today I crawled under to the RMS area and saw a nice bit of oil adhering to the case and sway bar. There is a leak there, but no drips. Just a small amount of oil, very black as a result of mixing with dirt and dust over time.
So I am going to take it back to the dealer and point this out. Surely the RMS is beginning to leak, and I have heard this happen before to others. I am assuming that it is a warrantable item, giving that I am still well within the warranty parameters. Question is, if I want to have the clutch replaced at the same time, I would obvioulsy be on the hook for the clutch part(s), but I wonder how much labor I would save (for the clutch replacement) as a result of the engine being dropped in favor of the RMS problem.
Any ideas or has anybody been there before?
Even if the clutch wasn't badly worn, if the engine was coming out for any reason, I'd replace the clutch at that (22,000 mile) point. If you wat til the clutch starts to slip, you might wind up needing a new flywheel as well. Why not wait until the dealer says you qualify for waranty repairs and then offer to pay for the clutch only ( no labor) at that point? You'll absolutely shoot yourself if you go thru an engine-out service and don't change the clutch and subsequently suffer clutch failure within the next year or two. AS
When the dealer had my RMS out for repair under warranty they called and said the clutch was close enough to do to. I approved it and paid only for parts on the clutch - no labor cost at all. I would expect the same in your case, but be sure to get buy-in from the dealer before going on hope alone.
When the RMS is replaced the clutch must be removed to get to the seal. It does not take a mechanic any more time to put your used or a new clutch in. If your seal is leaking and the oil has found it's way to the disc you might get a free disc unless they want to clean off the oil.
I am a 1997 Boxster guy so I do not know what they did with the early 996 replacement motors. On the early Boxster replacement motors they were shipped with a new clutch and flywheel already installed. Then Porsche stopped that. A bit of trivia. Jeff
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