Popular Post Dan Norton Posted May 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2019 So...i've got a developing issue with the clutch pedal, that if i document it here, might help people int he future in case they get a similar experience. All has been well since getting my Cayman S Gen 1 (small issue having to go back to the dealer i bought it from which was rectified immediately - have a search for Renaissance Classic Cars). 07 with 90k on the clock. Clutch pedal feel has always been heavier than something you would drive daily (my 320i company car for example), but earlier this week, i noticed a distinct level of feel which happened pretty much overnight. The clutch went really light, from first engagement to about 3/4 of the travel as you pressed down - but with a slight "notchy" feel to it (even though light, it didn't go down clean in its movement), but it will spring back up no problem. Setting off in 1st was a guessing game for where the bite point is, but once moving, changing gear wasn't an issue, but the clutch bite point was at the very bottom of the travel through the rest of the gear changes(weird!). The clutch doesn't slip in any gear under any load.....good news i thought....so maybe there's something smaller issue wrong with it. Renaissance gave the go ahead for me to go to an independent garage (as we are travelling down to Italy on 22nd May), and we have a good German car specialist in Lincoln called Forrest Motors. They pressure bled the system a few times, and there was no air at all in the system. They checked the master cylinder, and then the slave cylinder - no leaks at either part......all operations for clutch intact / not leaking .....means, gearbox off for full diagnostic. All this developed today, but both Renaissance and Forrest think theres an issue with the pressure plate on the back of the clutch itself....either way, it looks like new clutch time. Will update tomorrow once fully updated. Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woodhouse Posted May 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2019 We had this exact same issue on my Son's gen 1 987S a couple of years ago, at 95K miles on the original clutch. It was a cracked pressure plate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Woodhouse said: We had this exact same issue on my Son's gen 1 987S a couple of years ago, at 95K miles on the original clutch. It was a cracked pressure plate. Thats really interesting to hear......same mileage, same age. In the paperwork with the car, there was nothing about clutch replacement so in the back of my mind i've always thought "looking at the mileage....i bet something goes wrong in my ownership". Can you remember where the failure in the plate came from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Ah ha.....the culprit of the trouble. The fingers in the springs are not springing back evenly - hence why its light and notchy as you press down on the pedal. The clutch is about half worn, and the flywheel is in very good condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlosRich Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 If that's the original it's done well @90k miles. They can need a clutch anywhere from 50k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) Ours was the same. Can you see a crack in the pressure plate? https://www.flickr.com/gp/61155387@N08/KA05E1 Edited May 12, 2019 by Woodhouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 9 hours ago, GlosRich said: If that's the original it's done well @90k miles. They can need a clutch anywhere from 50k miles. Garage seems to think it is the original clutch - its only half way worn aswell apparently - so if it is, its done amazingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Woodhouse said: Ours was the same. Can you see a crack in the pressure plate? https://www.flickr.com/gp/61155387@N08/KA05E1 Ah interesting - i pick it up tomorrow afternoon so will have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 12/05/2019 at 08:53, Woodhouse said: Ours was the same. Can you see a crack in the pressure plate? https://www.flickr.com/gp/61155387@N08/KA05E1 Exactly the same as yours buddy!!! Must be a weak point after a bit of mileage. Clutch plate itself was in good condition with still about half its life left! Car back today with new SACHS clutch installed and all is well. Another great invoice to add to the file 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Glad you got it sorted. I bet the pedal is a lot lighter now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 14/05/2019 at 07:46, Woodhouse said: Glad you got it sorted. I bet the pedal is a lot lighter now! Actually you're correct. It's lighter than when I first got it...but absolutely bang on smooth in its operation. There is absolutely nothing my car needs now....New tyres , brakes , clutch, tappets, oil seporator , coils.....it's bang on the money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlosRich Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Suspension next? Only joking, hopefully not, but you never know with these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Norton Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 9 hours ago, GlosRich said: Suspension next? Only joking, hopefully not, but you never know with these cars. Hahahaha......arggggghhhh Let's hope not 🤣 I've got PASM....is that an omen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Auty Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 If it's the original clutch I would think it's probably done motorway miles or been driven very sparingly. I'm just doing a full brake/clutch bleed on my S ...brakes feel poor...but the clutch feels heavy too for 19K miles. I did the RMS . IMS and clutch on my 986 last year and the difference with new clutch /flywheel was incredible...so light now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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