83 944 clutch simple question

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Fred - 13 Mar 2004 22:55 GMT

Esteemed mechanics,
We bought a 1983 944 a couple of weeks ago. The car is in need of
TLC, but a good machine. I've done the lower ball joints and was
getting ready to get into the rest of the suspension and driveline.
The clutch has been dropping to the floor on occasion, and we just
pull it up with a toe. A problem in need of a solution. Yesterday is
went down to the floor on its own overnight. You guessed it.. we have
no clutch.
So here's my question. Am I in a position of needing to replace both
the master and slave cylinders, the master cylinder, the slave
cylinder, or should I trouble shoot for other possible causes?
I'm also looking for a better book/manual than Haynes. Ideas or
sources?
I checked Zims for prices, and that looks OK. Can I do better? If
so, where?

944 in Colorado Springs

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Porsche944 - 20 Mar 2004 04:11 GMT

Fred:

This sounds like you have a problem with the seals leaking by. Most would
recommend replacing both the clutch master and slave cylinders, and I tend
to agree, because 9 times out of 10 replacing just one will cause the other
to fail.

However, if you want to save some cash, you can rebuild both cylinders.

First, go to your local NAPA dealer and ask for their part #1899, Clutch
Master Kit. Cost is about $20.00, and if you are a AAA member just show
your card for a discount.

For the slave kit, go to http://www.partsamerica.com and seach for
CSK103545. Cost is $16.52 + shipping.

This should get you back on the road.

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Cliff Hipsher
'87 944 India Red

> Esteemed mechanics,
> We bought a 1983 944 a couple of weeks ago. The car is in need of
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> 944 in Colorado Springs

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Jack D. Russell, Sr. - 20 Mar 2004 10:28 GMT

Hey Cliff,

Would these same part numbers apply to an 87 944, (Like your recent
addition). The clutch hydraulics are all that I have left to do on my
rebuild.

P> Fred:

P> This sounds like you have a problem with the seals leaking by. Most
P> would recommend replacing both the clutch master and slave
P> cylinders, and I tend to agree, because 9 times out of 10 replacing
P> just one will cause the other to fail.

P> However, if you want to save some cash, you can rebuild both
P> cylinders.

P> First, go to your local NAPA dealer and ask for their part #1899,
P> Clutch Master Kit. Cost is about $20.00, and if you are a AAA
P> member just show your card for a discount.

P> For the slave kit, go to http://www.partsamerica.com and seach for
P> CSK103545. Cost is $16.52 + shipping.

P> This should get you back on the road.

Thanks,

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Jack

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Brian Moore - 23 Mar 2004 05:47 GMT

Did Cliff ever reply to this--- I also have an 87 na and would love to
rebuild rather than replace at $55 on each end of the hydraulic line.

> Hey Cliff,
>
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> Thanks,

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Jack D. Russell, Sr. - 23 Mar 2004 10:39 GMT

No. I haven't seen anything from him for a few days, except his posts on
the rennlist e-mail daily digest. I be happy to just spend $55 each on
mine. I'm wary of knock offs on my P-car.

BM> Did Cliff ever reply to this--- I also have an 87 na and would love
BM> to rebuild rather than replace at $55 on each end of the hydraulic
BM> line.

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Jack

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Brian Moore - 27 Mar 2004 04:54 GMT

This is the same Cliff as Rennlist? I didn't know. The parts from Vertex
are knock-offs then? Ok that explains the difference between the (for want
of a better word) plunger in the clutch master cylinder that I got
there.--but it seems to work ok ---although I seem to have gotten some air
in the system that I'm going to have to bleed out this weekend. Still will
be interested in the rebuild kits. That would give me spare clutch master
and slave cylinders. (the ones originally on the car and the ones I got
from Vertex.) Thanks

87 944 na

> No. I haven't seen anything from him for a few days, except his posts on
> the rennlist e-mail daily digest. I be happy to just spend $55 each on
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> BM> to rebuild rather than replace at $55 on each end of the hydraulic
> BM> line.

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