996 Turbo Clutch Cylinder - Quite a story!!
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- Hi Everyone! The clutch slave cylinder went out on the 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo :( Just a quick 34 Min video on its replacement. It is fun and quite a story!!
Franny
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Porsche 996 116 237 52, Clutch Slave Cylinder
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Porsche Service Manual
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Franny, thank you for doing this for
our 996 Turbo subscribers. I know it was difficult, I was there during the tears and frustration. Your subs will appreciate your warnings and I super enjoyed the 20 seconds of Zen. Well done. Heidi (thumbs up from me).
Thanks again!!!
I have the 2001 Turbo, first year for the 996, bought new. Call me lucky with 138K miles, no problem with the clutch slave cylinder. I have saved this video for the future. Thanks.
I don't own a turbo but I watched it all the way through. Probably THE best DIY video I've ever seen, spelling out all the things that so often go wrong when tackling a such a tricky job the first time. Congratulations.
Thanks so much! That was a difficult job ;) But, it is working great! Thanks for your note :)
I just finished changing out the slave cylinder and this video really helped. One suggestion though would be to fully thread the high pressure line with your fingers first before securing the slave cylinder with any of the three bolts. Once it’s fully threaded in (using just your fingers), then secure it with the bolts. So in summary, fish the slave cylinder up in position, then attach the little transmission bracket to the slave cylinder, then fully thread the high pressure line in by hand, then make sure the plunger is seated correctly in the clutch housing (I was able to do this easily by feel alone), then attach the other end of the little bracket to the transmission, then attach the slave cylinder to the transmission using the two bolts. This whole process is extremely tricky and I needed several attempts to get it in. This specific process was the only one that worked for me. If you are having trouble reinstalling it, try these steps exactly.
Thanks John for the tips. There is a definite sequence. Sounds like you found it!
Hi Franny, me again. I have decided to make a complete overhaul kit (Clutch Savers kit) for our slaves. I have completed the design of all 9 of the inside seals and o-rings and will be releasing it to the public in about 3 or 4 weeks. I have shipped one kit to a friend in Australia who is going to install the kit with engine out. I am testing it here in the USA on my car with the engine still in. We are road testing before we release it to everyone else.
I hope all goes well :)
Update - new slave installed. I had to remove starter motor in the end. Made it so much easier. Also, having a drift or Allen key with a very slightly smaller diameter than the mounting bolts helps massively when trying to push slave cylinder against the plunger, into position. You can push it right through to keep slave cylinder in position whilst you insert & tighten the other bolt. I replaced reservoir too. Just need to bleed now. This is one of the nastiest jobs I have ever done on a car. My arms are bruised & scratched all over. Massive sense of satisfaction though. Your video was so useful. Thanks again.
Yep. Sounds about right. Lots of bruises and searches and a heck of a nasty job.
These videos are worth their weight in gold!
excellent step by step,, you have a great gift with getting procedure across,, excellent as usual,, Cheers
Thanks. This was not a traditional do it yourself because of lighting and difficultly. I just hope this video will help others looking for information on this niche job.
Franny, you are an excellent mechanic! All of your videos are among the very best on CZcams. I love your clear videography and no-nonsense narrative style. Thank you for all the hard work you do to create this content!
Thanks Alan!! Super glad you enjoyed it :)
Great job with your persistence Franny! Yes, be sure to utilize the "zen" time as needed!
A long time ago I owned an Alfa 155. It had the same problem with the clutch cylinder. Replacing that was a lot easier than what you described. And a lot cheaper too. I loves Porsches but at heart I'm an Alfa Romeo man.
Alfas are awesome!! Heidi really wants one :)
Haha, I know. Since my first 33, I've owned 4 other ones like the 155 and 146. At the moment I drive a 2008 GT 2.0 JTS. Fabulous, gorgeous car with a 185 HP engine (some little adjustments done with chiptuning), very comfortable, excellent handling. It consumes rather much fuel in city traffic and oil wich is 10W60. But she never lets me down. Autobahn or curvy Alpine roads in winter, she always performs. My friend in Loveland Co. owns a classic GTA. Next year I'm planning to visit him, he also owns a classic 911.
@@Brera011, Ugh! - I had a 1985 red Alfa 33QV way back in 1988. Sadly, it was a real dog with bad synchro wear from previous owner, which caused a main gearbox bearing to fail. (I still have it as my $1000 desk paper weight!). It had terrible Italian electrical issues with headlights, door locks and window motors failing. It's diff was far to low for highway cruising, so drank lots of gas, but went like stink, and sounded awesome for a little 1500. The car found me a wife, so all was not lost! We then switched to Japanese cars here in New Zealand and have never looked back, lol. But want a 911 Porsche now I'm middle aged! Cheers, David. :)
@@HeidiandFranny, Nooooooooooo! :) You think Ferrari's are bad?..... LOL!
All I can say is wow. The skill this took (and the patience) is amazing.
Thank you Franny for another fantastic vlog from the UK :))
Your advice is priceless - walk away, take a few minutes, reset the emotional clock. All that cold steel has no regard for your feelings, or your fingers, and it will betray you if given the chance.
It took me 4 weeks total wrenching time to replace the clutch on my '04 MINI Cooper S, with many, many cry breaks in there. But I learned a lot in the process, as you clearly did here. Keep up the good work!
Franny has some mad skills!! Very thoroughly done! Amazing video again!!
Thanks for the detailed explanation. To eliminate this problem permanently and to increase the clutch feel ,I have replaced mine with the bbi clutch slave cylinder. The clutch is much heavier but now the system is completely isolated from the power steering one...Which gives me a peace of mind...
jeremylam yeah, Franny didn’t think I would like the unassisted clutch. I drive this car more than she did. Hopefully it won’t need to get done for another 30K miles. We have put about 12K on it for the last four years. I think we are good! Heidi
Glad mine's a tiptronic, after watching your informative tale of woe. Keep up the good work, Franny!
Franny you are correct that the clutch work was very focused on a particular car. I would say that the episode was very pertinent to anyone watching. Whether you are working on a car or experiencing one of life's many challenges what you said and how you said it in this video will help. You have a straight forward, direct and honest way of communicating. No one would have known the trials and tribulations you went through if you did not tell us. Just knowing that an accomplished, intelligent person such as yourself had to take three tries to get the job done means a lot. This honesty and straight forwardness are the real highlights of this channel.
Gosh John, Thanks! That is a very special comment. Thanks so much!
Thanks John. Franny really did not want to put out a video and I encouraged her to put something out to at least let people know how hard the job was. This comment does mean a lot to both of us. We came very close to not putting out anything on this one. Thank you for telling us, that means a lot. Heidi
@@HeidiandFranny Franny you are at your best when you are dealing with the difficult stuff. No false drama and no hubris. Just an honest open person. Your hard work shows and gives confidence to others.
@@HeidiandFranny Heidi you were right about publishing this video. It is one of Franny's finest. I am happy to back you up on this. You both are people who I admire.
Congratulations on reaching 10,000 subscribers!
Thanks so much! We are so excited!!
Oh, neat channel by the way :) I love that old tech too. Still have my Amiga 1000!
you are fantastic Franny. Unbelievable.
I am German and i find all these great tips concerning my german car in Your videos.
And the very best of it: I understand every single word, you say.
Thank u so much for sharing all these great information with us.
Danke und viele liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪
Vielen Dank! Du bist herzlich Willkommen!
Franny, this video is brilliant. I’ve just removed mine. Now to install new one. One idea - I can’t get my fingers into the inspection hole, but I have a cheap endoscope which works with your smartphone from eBay. I’ll use this to ensure plunger/snout is located properly. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you!
Great job documenting this procedure, hopefully never have to go through this! but will change the fluid almost at 80K
Had a friend replace his at 35K
Absolutely outstandig good videos you are making. Both fun, very competent and personal with glimpse in eye. The best educational mechanic videos ever. Thanks with regards from Sweden.
Wow! Thanks so much!
Wow Franny! That job sounds scary and you did it three times! What a great example in patience in the face of total frustration. There are jobs that require a gentle touch, and hitting it with a hammer isn't allowed! Your persevered and succeeded! I hope I will have that kind of patience and perseverance when difficult and precise jobs demand it.
Thanks for discussing crows feet. I've seen them everywhere but had no idea how to use them.
The hardest thing I have to do is change a steering rack, and experienced mechanics say it will take at least a day, tons of patience, and lots of breaks. That means it will take me 2-3 days at least. And no hitting it with a hammer, either. I have come to cherish my 2.5 lb sledge hammer.
It was one of the more difficult projects I've done on the car. The neat thing is I could do it in a few hours now :)
I just discovered your channel today and I have to say the presentation is great! Haven’t taken the plunge on a 911 yet, but your insight is very helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Welcome!
Thank You so much Franny, please continue your 996TT videos DIY ! i will check everyday in front of my front left wheel ;-) You put also the torque values in Nm for European guys like me. Thx, I hope, my clutch slave cylinder will not fail ;-)
I hope so too! I think that is the second replacement :( Some folks move over to the GT2 non-assist setup, but it is a considerably heavier clutch pedal...
Seems to happen every 30K miles. Keep your eye on the odometer. The
Clutch will also start acting a bit weird. You will know.
Outstanding, keep up the good work👍😎🇬🇧
What a job! Nice job explaining as always!
Omg
You covered everything.
Thanks so much for the info.
I just dropped my 997 turbo engine to change all the rubber hoses and the slave cylinder was right there but i see how difficult it could've been. I would've remove the 2 transmission nuts and lower the transmission with a pole jack
Franny, You are the best! Love your videos.
Thanks.
so impressive, the most I will ever do is change a wiper blade !!
Not on a Porsche (sadly), but I've replaced front wheel bearings, master cylinders, air flow meters, cylinder head gaskets etc. but nothing came close to this. Three times!......Well done!!
Brilliant video thanks. I’m just about to start mine 😱😄👍🏻
Pretty common issue on these cars... had to replace it twice when I had mine (2002 996 Twin Turbo)... crazy fast car. Took it to Sebring and had a blast there. First time it needed replacement it was still under warranty so the dealer took care of it... second time I ended doing it myself. I remember buying the spare parts almost a year before I needed it... it is that common.
Until then, I never had any use for a crows foot wrench... bought a set when I had to do this job.
I do not have the space you have in your garage, that would be so nice. Mine has normal height, so I ended up getting a Mini-Max lift that fits in a garage with a 8' ceiling. But at least I am not on my back on the floor. Ohh, and a Motive Bleeder is awesome!! Must have in any garage.
I sold the car to a good friend and during his ownership he had to replace it again... I just recommended him to take it to the dealer... I was not looking forward to doing this task again, lol.
Great video!!!
OMG, the complexity never ends with this installation! Good lord!
Thank youfor the video -- gave me the confidence to tackle this on my own -- quite a challenge -- but success -- I will say I used a boroscope connected to WIFI to my IPAD and had it focussed on the clutch fork to plunger -- and saw the before picture to know what it would look like and the during and after to make sure it was in and stayed in.
The mother of all clutch cylinder jobs. Lovely little white car in the beginning of the video :)
Gut wrenching, there's a pun in there somewhere, good tip about just stopping and coming back to the job later. I've found that after a break what ever it was goes well the first time!
From the color of the old fluid a yearly or so flush can't hurt. My 87 911 turns the fluid dark even with new master and slave, yet the fluid out of the calipers is clear. I know its brake fluid not hydraulic fluid but....
I'm getting ready to tackle this job, I think I have a few tricks that will make it a bit quicker and easier AND I have a cool endoscope so everyone can see what I'm doing. I'm actually looking forward to doing this and making the video. Wish me luck, you have help me a lot in figuring out my approach.
Good luck! :)
Wow, what a job! well done! Working in a very limited space sure makes it difficult the first time around as you learn how to do the job. As you say, now that you've done it you can probably do it in a few hours. I will tend to think about all the trouble a job like this will be (to me) and weigh if it's best to let a pro handle it. Assuming a pro will have done it numerous times, the job should go easily. And you don't end up scraping your knuckles along the way. lol
Yea. This was one job that was probably not a beginner task.
Excellent explanation of a difficult job. Great presentation once again. 👍🏻🇬🇧🤓
Thanks so much!
Very useful information thanks for the video
just replaced the clutch and accumulator on my 997TT, thankfully the piston goes in straight now. And I removed the engine to deal with the dreaded coolant leaks on these cars.
Anyone replacing the accumulator it take a short drive for the pedal to spring back like normal.
Bleed it several-times and ways with no improvement. 15 minute drive and all was good.
Thanks Jay. Glad it worked out well!
Of course we we watched to the end of the video! We don't usually see you so frustrated, well done Franny.
excellent videos, my car is presenting something strange, it has a hard clutch and steering, after reading some forums, they all point to the pressure tank. first fail. The strange thing is that the slave is not spilling liquid, but according to what you read in the forums they give failures between 40,000 km onwards. I have disarmed the pump but it is good. I will starting changing the pressure tank.
Wow, Franny, good job, Oh man thank you so much for posting this. This video is excellent!!! I will be doing this job soon and your video has been a huge help. I might do a video of this as well on my channel, maybe not … this is a tough one. I can't believe you went into the detail that you did. I'm am now a fan!!!
Thanks! Let me know if you get stuck. It is weird,... but one of those jobs you could do in 1/2 the time the second time (and with the right tools). Watch that power steering fluid around the rubber... Good luck!
@@HeidiandFranny I went up and looked at it today, bone dry, I think I'm leaking from my rear main engine seal .... engine out... :(
@@Engineerboy100 yuck. Feel free to email us on the website.
@@HeidiandFranny OK, both of my crows feet came and I'm waiting on one more wrench. What is the size of the wrench needed for the first line at the back that is soft and twists, I wanted to include all the sizes in my video and also I was going to ask if it is ok with you for me to mention you and this video in my video.
The big one is 27mm. I don't remember the small one... Just get a metric set and you'll be good. Good luck with your video. and of course feel free to mention this video. Let me know when you have it uploaded :)
Excellent job as usual!
GREAT video! Thank you!
I was worried about the day I would have to do this project and I still am but I'm certainly feeling better about it. Great video, you are so funny Franny. Every time I'm under the hood now and I'm getting pissed of I'm going to think about bunnies eating grass and laugh. That will be my 10 seconds of Zen.
Very cool video- thanks!
This is another awesome video, Franny! Love the way you explain things and the humor injected into the explaining... "We got a bleeder!" LOL. Thank you! BTW...how the heck did you get your engine bay so CLEAN?! My car came from an aircraft hanger in Tempe and was a wee bit dusty!
Thank you so much!
Great job! Now I know for sure to outsource this to my mechanic. Whew!
Yep.
Thank you for the video! For what it's worth, it is not recommended to use a torque wrench to loosen fasteners.
Clutch Savers from rennfix.com are now available for rebuilding the oem slave cylinder. The kit replaces all o-rings and seals and has been material selected and dimensioned to out perform oem which is especially needed in cold climates when brand new freshly install oem slaves have been reported to leak due to seal shrinkage in the cold weather.
Holy crap. I thought doing the slave cylinder on the 993 was painful! I should count my blessings!
I was a bit of a looser... Not getting it in properly until the third try. I bet I could do it in a couple hours now. It is one of those projects. I drove the 993 on Monday and I wondered just how long that slave cylinder will last ;)
When I did the Boxster clutch I also miss aligned the rod.
Everything all back together, stepped on the clutch and it hit the floor.
It pushed the rod right out of the slave cylinder spraying fluid inside the gearbox!
Luckily most of the fluid ended up hitting the throw out arm and everything worked out fine.
Plenty of bad language on that day.
Man. Such frustrations! I can relate.
I found the slave cylinder hard enough when I did the clutch on my 997 S. I did the same thing and missed the fork. Then I found I could not get the bolts in. It was as if the rod was too long. After a few days away from the car I realized the new clutch was a self adjusting type. This meant I needed to loosen off the bell housing again and pull it back about 10mm so I could get the slave cylinder bolts in, then very very carefully do what I have been told never to do and pull it in with the bolts.
I ended up spending more time on the slave than it took to remove and reinstall the clutch and gearbox.
Finally I had a huge issue bleeding before I realized the instructions wanted a power bleeder for a good reason. Normal bleeding is a complete east of time.
Hi Everyone, The clutch slave cylinder pooped out on the 2004 996 Turbo. It is quite a process! I replace it in this video. NOTE: I noticed that I said the mounting bolts are 14mm... They are 15mm Sorry about that! If you have questions, leave 'em below! Thanks, Franny
Parts and Tools mentioned in this video.
Porsche 996 116 237 52, Clutch Slave Cylinder
amzn.to/2P4rPFR
Porsche 911 1995-2012 Turbo Clutch Hydraulic Pressure Accumulator Corteco
amzn.to/2NUEChm
CRP Automotive Pentosin Hydraulic Fluid CHF202 1L 8403107 (Recommend 2 can if this size - just in case)
amzn.to/2xT9HId
Vacuum Cap Assortment
amzn.to/2OtDgK7
Bungie Cord
amzn.to/2xT8TDl
Trash Bags (no link for these)
RM European Project write-up (This is very good AND FREE)!
www.rmeuropean.com/porsche-996-turbo-clutch-slave-cylinder-replacement.aspx
Porsche Service Manual
workshop-manuals.com/porsche/
10-piece wrench set (thru 24 MM) & 3/8 inch Drive Extendable (1/4 and 3/8)
amzn.to/2zKq4by
www.harborfreight.com/14-in-x-38-in-dual-drive-extendable-ratchet-62312.html
single 27 MM Crow’s foot (if you don’t have a grinder) & 1/2 inch Drive Extendable (1/4 and 3/8)
amzn.to/2DJhUEi
www.harborfreight.com/14-in-x-38-in-dual-drive-extendable-ratchet-62312.html
ABN Fuel Line Disconnect Tool
amzn.to/2Iyk1te
Flare Nut Crow’s Foot 13 MM
amzn.to/2zJYyuD (full set)
Flare Nut Crow's Foot 13 MM (Single)
amzn.to/2Iy4p9l
amzn.to/2NZVJ1x (3/8 Torque Wrench)
amzn.to/2P1zFjm (1/2 Torque Wrench)
Super Bright Big Larry Light 400 Lumens and magnet (optional)
amzn.to/2P5AUhF
Motive Products 0100 European Power Brake Bleeder w/ Adapter
amzn.to/2OtJZn7
Motive Products 1820 Brake Fluid Catch Bottle Kit
amzn.to/2Rgfos5
Great write up!!
Wow...what a job...interesting. So that part is $400 plus. Is there anyway to rebuild it. Thanks...you did a great jog...kept me entertained, and even though I don't have a 996 Turbo I still enjoyed the episode.
Lol... Great video and yes I watched till the end!!! Lol
Keep them coming!
Wow! That is dedication! It got a bit long... Well, back to our regularly scheduled program with the '55 Speedster up next!
Great Channel - like your content - I’m telling all my friends
Sounds like quite the ordeal to replace the clutch slave cylinder and I can't wait to see the new car you and Heidi got
It was, but it is one of those jobs that I bet I could do in a couple hours now that I've done it. I look at it as a test of character ;) I am editing the footage for the first part in a series for the little white car. A good friend has graciously allowed me to do a little needed maintenance. It will be a fun little series :)
.....happy to have found your channel...it cannot get any better than a lady who loves to wrench, has a ponytail, wears a baseball cap ( sorta) and her go to attire is a pink shirt....love it.....the 20 seconds of zen was hilarious but oh so true....I used to know a wrench chucker but ditched him so long ago...Oprah was correct...hurl the toxic ones out of your life...keep these coming....
Thanks.
Franny you are freaking awesome ❤
Wow, what a job Franny. I shall now call you Fearless Franny. Is rebuilding the old slave cylinder with new seals not an option?
You had me at “bespoke”. CHF = Alien blood.
I do miss your videos!
Time for the gt2 mod!! It eliminated both the slave and accumulator.
Sweet, would love to meet you guys when you come to Vegas!
Would be cool to do a collaboration video with you😊
We would love to meet you as well. I do not know when we will come to vegas. Maybe some Sema event, but not for a while.
@@HeidiandFranny
Sweet, I'll be working SEMA as an Amsoil rep this year😊
Hi Fran , great vid as usual; just wondered if you could post a link listing the tools not found in the average tool box and the sources?
Thanks, keep em coming for the.mechanically challenged among us. JH
You bet James. I have a bunch in the description and the pinned comment, what did I miss?
always a joy to watch these videos! i own a 996 turbo myself, nice car btw! any thoughts on poppin coolant lines on these? hear it could be a problem in time, i dont track my car; would like to hear what you think; thanks heidi and franny!
joris bollaert yes. You should replace by now if not. Check out our Cost of our Turbo video from last year. There is a photo of our car with a rupture and it getting towed. It happened about three years ago around 55K miles. Mileage is less of a thing than age, so yes, you should replace. We did not have our CZcams channel yet when Franny did the replacement. We also replaced the radiators. Feel free to email through our website. Heidi
@@HeidiandFranny thanks for the info, my radiators are replaced 3 years ago, dont think the coolant lines are, il be checking up on this, thanks Heidi!
The one to really watch is the hose off the pump on the right rear of the engine bay. That is what blows most commonly. It is the hottest. Ours split for connector to connector and dumped 2/3s of the coolant in a few seconds. They aren't that expensive and both rear hoses can be replaced pretty quickly (minus the coolant). I'll be shooting a video on a radiator replacement (yup, the left sprung a slow leak) and I'll show a cool tool I have to ensure you don't get any air pockets when refilling. Might be a couple weeks. Franny
@@HeidiandFranny the hose seems fine as far as i can tell, the housing has some little scratches on it, seems like theres already work done to it by the previous owner; dont know! will check it further, anyway thanks for the quick response! really helpfull thanks again!
Hi Ladies, do you have any plans on doing a "refill" of the hydraulic spoiler rams? Thanks.... and I love your videos!!!!
This is one job I think that I would take to a independent shop, otherwise I might burn the car to the ground in frustration.
Tommy Estridge we priced it out. It is about 2K at a shop, but by the time you get the parts and tools, you will be close to 600 and if you need to rent a lift, then all the time, even more. It almost is worth it just to avoid the headache.
Like your video's... even if I drive 20 yr old Corolla.....chitty chitty bang bang!
did you take a car tech course?
Fantastic step by step. The disconcerting part for me is how many times you have had to replace this part. Whats the standard failure rate for these? Is there a more heavy duty upgrade replacement over OEM? Would love to own a 996 Turbo car but if this is a really common issue to have to repair I may reconsider possible ownership of one. I would intend to really drive the car. Not daily mind you but more than just a weekend type vehicle. Thank you for the detailed information on this repair.
Hi Tim. This is Heidi. I believe I can answer this but Franny can always add to it as well. In the case of our car, it was already replaced once by the dealership and then just now. Our mileage is just about 65K on our turbo. Many people don’t like this PITA process, so they either use the Porsche GT2 part or an aftermarket one. The problem with this solution (for us) is that there is no assist with those parts which make it VERY stiff. Franny drove a friend’s turbo a few years back (he sold it), and she did not like the way it felt at all. We have two options. We could put the other one in 30K miles or this one again. I figure that will be in about ten years with the mileage. Who knows if we will still have this car by then anyhow. Now that Franny has done it, she feels she could do the replacement again too with less hassle and headache. I drove the car briefly last night. It feels very nice again. When it was failing before, it was somewhat difficult to put the clutch down. Heidi
Hi, great clips, what manual trans oil do you use in your 911
Ya know, We haven't swapped it out yet. I'll need to research that. But, when in doubt, go with what the manufacture suggests/uses.
Right on the dot! as I'm actually looking to change the Clutch Slave Cylinder--- does the clutch feels better now? when you take off from 1st gear, clutch travel, etc? Nice video!
It is waaay better... There was an annoying notch in the throw before and it made uptake difficult to manage. It is much smoother (and lighter) than it was before. If I had known what I do now, it wouldn't be that horrible... Just watch the power steering fluid... I think we may have developed a small coolant leak from the front left radiator area. I need to get to that, but my guess is that when the PS reservoir overflowed up front, it made its way to the front coolant hose and, well, hosed it ;) Need to get to that when I finish up the Speedster. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you run into any snags when you get started. You can email me at the channel email if you need help. F
@@HeidiandFranny thanks! Yeah i had to change my front radiator about 2 years back. It was really straight forward... I'm not sure if i have the patient to change the part, winter, cold garage floor, crawling under the car... we shall see, but since i have the part maybe i should stop crying about it and just change it. I did replace the accumulator about 3 years ago, as the clutch felt ROCK solid on startups.
Amazing woman and skill
Well done! It was crazy...how many hr you work for that change? 😳😱
We had no idea it would be that horrible.
How did you bleed the air out of the system? does it self bleed because of the power steering pump being connected so you just top off the front and rear reservoirs or did you bleed the air out separately?
Hi Clint, check out about 23min in... I go through the bleeding process. Not that bad... Similar to brakes.
@@HeidiandFranny Thank you Franny. I got it and made a video of it lol.
I found myself imitating Bill Clinton while watching this video. "I feel your pain Franny, I feel your pain."
Hi, i own a 2001 Carrera with the 5-speed Tiptronic transmission with only 60K on the odo. I am planning to service the gearbox by changing the oil and filter which I believe was never serviced before, ZF gearbox company recommends to change oil at 100K or 8 years. Some Mechanics recommends not to service the gearbox because i might run into problems like “slipping gears” or even damaging it. Based on your Proffisional experience, what eould you recommend? Thank you☺️
In this case, I would check the forums. We actually have all manual transmissions and we are not professionals but we do have opinions. I suggest either Pelican parts forum, or 996 outpost. I will say this, I do not think it will hurt to replace it. Better safe than sorry and considering the age of the car, I think that would be wise. Let us know how it goes. Tell them Heidi sent you to the 996 Outpost. Those guys are fun. You will probably find more info on Pelican though.
prolly bleed the clutch fluid before the fluid gets dirty-save yerself a pile of work! if it gets water in the line it turns dark & water makes corrosion. it will absorb water normally i think.
Hi, I have an X50 and I’m getting some clutch slippage, at only 18k. Can a faulty slave cause slipping?
Probably not... A bad clutch cylinder will bey notchy and then eventually leak fluid. If the clutch pedal is really stiff a day or two after driving the car (before starting it) the accumulator is bad. I think actual slipping is more the clutch disk unfortunately. I think there is an access port you can check the thickness of the plate. That is what I would look at.
Do you have to push the pedal down while bleeding?
No, it just needs to flow through (if that makes sense). Just make sure you pull the pedal out all the way from the floor.
Instead of grinding a wrench is there a specialty tool made to remove that ball ?
That is a great question... I don't think Porsche called for one. Maybe their mechanics have a set of 27mm stubby wrenches ;) A bespoke too would probably cost quite a bit more than a doner 27mm or a crow's foot. Good question though.
Beautiful video, “very” informative, but it’s enough to warn amateur mechanics to maybe take it in to a dealer, with a lift, and let them get ‘er done.
What an epic story. That's why God made little bunny rabbits.
Lol
I developed an over-haul kit for this cylinder - czcams.com/video/L1POdcfnAxw/video.html
Hi Clint. Thanks for sending us your channel link. We will check it out. B
Hi Franny, it's me Clint again. I'm about to release my 3 parts series on this slave cylinder removal, rebuild and reinstall and I was wondering if we could collaborate. I would like to use a few clips from this video in my video. Would that be ok with you? Thanks in advance. I have developed an overhaul kit and I'm about to release it.
Hi Clint, you bet. Use what you like :)
Did you use all the curse words
It was a very bad day.
I'm sorry to say this, but all Porsches are endless money pits. Because they are engineering overkilled. As are all German cars. The exception probably is the air-cooled beetles.
Hi David, I think you are a generalising a bit ;-), I have a lovely old (96) BMW 318, daily driver, never let me down, 250K miles, same engine, actually earning me money! And while you are at the subject, There where reasons WV (and Porsche) left the air-cooling, wasn't that reliable among things. Personally I think German car in general hit the sweet spot meaning well engineered.
David Bronicki the turbos do tend to be more, but our other Porsche’s have not been money pits at all. Now, granted, having Franny do the work helps but you are correct about the solid German engineering, which is why we own four Porsches. As far as the VW, we would eventually like a classic one. At some point. Heidi
Part of the reason for this is the age of the cars themselves. People who would never dream of owing a 15 year old car buy an old Porsche and expect it to be as reliable as a newer car.
Today's modern common cars will be just as expensive to maintain if they make it to 15 years.
Well that's why Germany Lost World War II they over-engineered all their stuff to the point where they couldn't build them fast enough, and they fell behind with quantity versus quality and they needed highly-trained technicians to maintain their apparatus and they were losing men to fill those technical jobs.I still think it's that way. You ladies must have a lot of disposable income if you can afford all them Porsches and BMWs, Mini and with insurance, and tax, license plates , upkeep ,parts. that must cost a hefty bundle. I imagine that Denver area is not a cheap place to live.