Gazwaz Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I pressed clutch down today to start car (2010 Cayman S, 66k miles), and it stayed buried into carpet and I cant select gear. I can raise it up again by hand, but when I press it again it just goes straight to floor and stays there.. there is fluid loss from rear end when I look up to engine from behind bumper.. Is it just a hydraulic seal ? or new slave cylinder required? or something worse ? The clutch was slipping a little in 3rd / 4th gear the previous night when I drove it home from work ( downshifted to accelerate ). Then a few miles later all was fine and I couldn't get it to slip again when provoked.. Its going into my local garage next week ( who happens to be a good friend who ive used for years, but not Porsche specialist ), but is there anything else I should be concerned about changing / replacing ?? Thanks for any help guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlosRich Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Does sound like the clutch slave cylinder. Pelican shows the cylinder is on the side of the gearbox, so should be accessible on a lift. https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/45-TRANS-Clutch_Hydraulics/45-TRANS-Clutch_Hydraulics.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 it sounds like you need the slave cylinder for the going to the floor issue........and that we be cheap compared to the clutch slipping issue.......good luck......and if it has to be replaced there can be a list of "while you are in there" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 garage came to collect it this afternoon. so i'll keep you all posted regarding faults / price etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 They've had a look and it's the hydraulic hose that feeds slave cylinder has failed.. the connection has failed. But my concern is what's caused it to over pressurise ?? Or is it a wear and tear common fault?? He's going to replace the hose line.. but we don't know if there's another problem that has caused it to fail.. ie.. worn master cylinder..or another clutch part.. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Gazwaz said: Or should I bite the bullet and have my clutch and slave cylinder all replaced a long with the hose??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I definitely wouldn't replace the clutch when there's an obvious hydraulic issue. Sort the hydraulic issue, then look at whether the clutch needs replacing. You don't want to replace a clutch when you have a hydraulic issue as you could end up needlessly shortening the life of the new clutch you just had fitted. One thing at a time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I would just replace the hose... I gather there isn't a SS braided upgrade hose that can be used? Just replaced the clutch on my 350z GT with a one piece forged lightweight flywheel & new CSC bearing & stainless braided clutch slave cylinder hose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 At 66k miles is it not far off needing a clutch anyway ??? Might aswell get it all replaced and then there's no issues or re-occurring problems.. He could replace line.. and then clutch could go in next 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 driven normal it should last much longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 10 hours ago, extanker said: driven normal it should last much longer sorry but I didn't buy a Cayman S to drive normal.... id buy a Ford if I wanted to drive normal FFS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I've never considered a clutch as preventative maintenance. Clutches can last upwards of 100k. The worst that's going to happen is it will slip under low RPM and heavy load. Eventually though, it will slip constantly. I tend to change it at the former stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Gazwaz said: sorry but I didn't buy a Cayman S to drive normal.... id buy a Ford if I wanted to drive normal FFS if you are burning through a clutch at 66 k maybe you should lease a ford until you learn how to drive a manual hommie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted February 21, 2019 Founder Share Posted February 21, 2019 Probably a bit unfair to suggest poor driving is at fault. The clutch on my CS was on its way out at 45k - and I’m a driving god! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 44 minutes ago, Beanoir said: Probably a bit unfair to suggest poor driving is at fault. The clutch on my CS was on its way out at 45k - and I’m a driving god! 😉 @Beanoir his comment just made me laugh... you always get some idiot on here with no idea what he's talking about....I also had front coolent leak which is becoming to be common.. New hose modification now available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 My clutch went shortly after purchasing, 70k on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 The clutch in my S1 was changed at around 45k miles (receipt/service from last owner) Ime... Longevity usually depends on whether the car spends its time in stop start traffic or mainly on the motorway etc Clutch on my 350z went at 73k... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Changed two Cayman S clutches. One at 58K due to a collapsed release bearing and worn guide tube which caused a ratcheting sensation in the pedal. The other (different car) at 94K due to a cracked pressure plate. In both cases, whilst the pedal was heavier than a new clutch, there was no sign of slipping and plenty of wear left on the friction plate. Edited February 22, 2019 by Woodhouse Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987Monkey Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Mine was changed at 48k, the pedal was starting to get really heavy. Probably had another few k miles in it but didn't want it to start slipping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Called in to see garage on way home from work.. New front discs and pads required. Coolent leak from front hoses..(which I had no idea of). And we're gonna change clutch assembly and slave cylinder as well as failed hydraulic hose.. Can't see me getting much change from £2k 😭😭😭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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