Q: My Carrera 2 just had the clutch replaced and ever since then, there is a funny noise coming from the shifter when I am going very slowly and accelerate. It did not make that noise before the clutch and I am worried if there might be a problem with the transaxle or the clutch work. Is there any way to know what is going on? – Pat
A: Porsche used a rubber center clutch disc in many models to minimize noise intrusion into the cabin. My hunch is that you replaced the rubber center clutch with the heavy-duty spring center clutch. The only way to be absolutely sure is to listen with a stethoscope, with the car safely hoisted from the chassis points, while a helper “drives the car in the air” and very gently accelerates up to five to ten miles per hour. If the noise is coming from inside the clutch bell-housing, there is either an issue with the release bearing or it now has a spring-center disc. Try to find out what parts, exactly, were used in the clutch job…if you were not warned about the noise, shame on the guy who sold it to you, but don’t worry. The noise may be irritating, but it is not harmful and won’t cause any problems. Most enthusiasts prefer the spring center clutch to the rubber center anyway, it grabs a lot better! – MC