Change Car Clutch

Technical 17h00 ~1700$
Time Estimate 17h00
Cost Estimate ~1700$
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
911 1989-1994 1
  • 3.6 Carrera 4 Gas (M64.01)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without air conditioning 17h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With air conditioning 17h00

What is a Porsche 911 clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Porsche 911 clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Porsche 911 clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

3 generations covered

Generation Years Vehicles Fuel
911 1963-1989 1963-1989 2.3 Gas (911.51), 2.7 Gas (614), 2.7 Gas (911.41), 2.7 Gas (911.42) Gas
911 1989-1994 1989-1994 3.6 Carrera 4 Gas (M64.01) Gas
911 Turbo 1975-1990 1975-1990 3.0 Turbo Gas (930.61) Gas