Sunset Imports Great place for parts!

[efd3]

Just order some Porsche parts from Sunset Imports. Very helpful and knowledgeable people!

[adsach]

I have ordered from sunset twice. Very good service both times.

On the second order, they called to apologize that the 18 CV retaining bolts in stock had all been allocated to other people and they hadn't checked that column when taking my order. He said he went to the bin and counted 19 bolts, did I want just 1 bolt instead of the 6 requested. They made the next day delivery of the clutch in time for my weekend install, and as it turned out, I only damaged one bolt head as I only destroyed one during removal.

I feel they did an excellent job of informing me immediately of a problem and were very professional and courteous.

[BoxSinit]

I have ordered from sunset twice. Very good service both times.

On the second order, they called to apologize that the 18 CV retaining bolts in stock had all been allocated to other people and they hadn't checked that column when taking my order. He said he went to the bin and counted 19 bolts, did I want just 1 bolt instead of the 6 requested. They made the next day delivery of the clutch in time for my weekend install, and as it turned out, I only damaged one bolt head as I only destroyed one during removal.

I feel they did an excellent job of informing me immediately of a problem and were very professional and courteous.

How much did they charge you for the clutch?

[adsach]

How much did they charge you for the clutch?

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Clutch kit was about $450

New creeper, 2 more jackstands, spare CV boot bolts, new plastic underbelly pieces,etc brought the DIY job to about $600-700.

If your flywheel needs replacing (from another post?) this requires a 'special' socket. It looks like about a TA65 - T75 Torx, so I would confirm the tool and order a couple of spares before disassembly. Without this wrench, I was unable to remove the pilot shaft bearing mounted in the center of the flywheel, so i had to reuse the old one.

I spent about 18 hours - 3 hours wasted on removing the muffler (not an intuitive thing) & exhaust(disconnect at the U link between the cats and the muffler) - another 2 hours wasted on removing the shifter linkage (I'd still like to know the right way) - 1 more hour spent in jacking the car because the jackstands I purchased were too tall for my jack.

The 6-speed transaxle is heavy for a small car so unless you enjoy bench pressing 100+ lbs a transmission jack is a real good thing to have - I didn't and survived somehow.

I probably saved $800-$1000 in labor charges in exchange for a full weekend spent working under my car.

[BoxSinit]

Thanks a lot! What was the condition of your flywheel? Mine is glazed, does that mean it definitely needs to be replaced?

[BoxSinit]

Question for you Adsach...What is a creeper?

[ar38070]

I believe that this is the special tamper-proof tool:

http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?PageAct...ROD&ProdID=6591

[BoxSinit]

I believe that this is the special tamper-proof tool:

http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?PageAct...ROD&ProdID=6591

Thanks. If I had the garage space I would be attacking this DIY. If and when I need a clutch again (depending on how long I keep the car); I will be doing this myself. The link you provided...is that the size for the Boxster S (16 mm)?

[ar38070]

Yes it is the correct size. I believe this is only one size that is in common use. At least I have never seen a set of this type of bit.

[adsach]

Question for you Adsach...What is a creeper?

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This is my creeper (without those handy tool trays)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=46087