Clutch and Flywheel help

[bigbadjohn]

Long story short, clutch release arm broke. After disassembly found clutch plate worn just to the rivets. Flywheel may be bad also. I'm trying to make sure I get what I need to do the job right.

Questions:

1. Flywheel has about 5 teeth of free play, twisting it like an oreo. It does not spring back, I can move it and it stays. Does that prove that its bad?

2. Do new Luk Dual Mass flywheels come with a pilot bearing installed?

3. As for the clutch lever parts. From what I can tell they have all been updated. Can anyone confirm that the parts below will fit in my 99 Boxster? Are all of them needed to change to the new lever? Is anything else needed? The part numbers did come from a dealer, but I just need some piece of mind that the parts are correct.

996-116-716-02 Ball Pin

996-116-741-00 Clutch Clamp

996-116-743-00 CLUTCH SEALIN

997-116-712-01 RELEASE LEVER

4. If the parts are correct, is the clutch clamp any different than the one that was on the original lever?

The good news is that my RMS and intermediate shaft aren't leaking.

Thanks a bunch for any help. Any other advice is welcome.

John

[bigbadjohn]

Long story short, clutch release arm broke. After disassembly found clutch plate worn just to the rivets. Flywheel may be bad also. I'm trying to make sure I get what I need to do the job right.

Questions:

1. Flywheel has about 5 teeth of free play, twisting it like an oreo. It does not spring back, I can move it and it stays. Does that prove that its bad?

2. Do new Luk Dual Mass flywheels come with a pilot bearing installed?

3. As for the clutch lever parts. From what I can tell they have all been updated. Can anyone confirm that the parts below will fit in my 99 Boxster? Are all of them needed to change to the new lever? Is anything else needed? The part numbers did come from a dealer, but I just need some piece of mind that the parts are correct.

996-116-716-02 Ball Pin

996-116-741-00 Clutch Clamp

996-116-743-00 CLUTCH SEALIN

997-116-712-01 RELEASE LEVER

4. If the parts are correct, is the clutch clamp any different than the one that was on the original lever?

The good news is that my RMS and intermediate shaft aren't leaking.

Thanks a bunch for any help. Any other advice is welcome.

John

Thought I would post the answers. Hopefully they will help someone else later on.

1. NO, the new flywheel had the same amount of play, but the old one was a little easier to move. The issue that arises is the clutch mating surface. Resurfacing (turning) the flywheel is not recommended. I think this is because of the dual mass, and that you can't hold the facing steady enough to get a good grind. Apparently the Flywheel is designed to live and die with the clutch.

2. Yes, new LUK flywheels come with the Pilot bearing installed. Autozone by far had the best price on a genuine LUK flywheel, but it took almost 2 weeks to get it. Right at $499 with tax and free shipping.

3. NO, those parts are for 2000 and up S models, not 99's. I think I misled the first dealer when I asked for those parts for my 99.

4. The Clutch Clamp is different for the later release levers.

[jmatta]

Thanks for the info...I couldn't help, but always take notice and read others posts, as you learn from them. I'm hoping I have many miles of driving pleasure before I need to face these type of issues. My '02 S just broke 13k miles a couple weeks ago.

[Tool Pants]

My 2.5 is due for a clutch and I do not trust the dual-mess flywheel. Did you put in the Autozone Luk flywheel? Where did you buy the clutch? Autozone has crazy prices for a clutch kit.

[bigbadjohn]

My 2.5 is due for a clutch and I do not trust the dual-mess flywheel. Did you put in the Autozone Luk flywheel? Where did you buy the clutch? Autozone has crazy prices for a clutch kit.

Yes, I used the Autozone Luk Flywheel. As far as I can tell it is a genuine Luk Flywheel. What do you mean when you say "I do not trust the dual mass flywheel"? Is it that you think yours is worn, or that you're afraid they'll come apart? I think in the long run, I would be better off with a light weight one, but I just couldn't justify another couple hundred $$. I bought the sachs clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate, release bearing) off of ebay from gripforce-clutches for $281 including shipping. It was the best deal I could find. It came with a small packet of grease for the center of the clutch disk. Anything else I can answer, let me know...