I found two I ordered two. Both parts clearinghouses later came back and said the part was no longer available. I even called the second one to confirm availability. So, I ask the gurus. Where do you recommend I look for it. Google has given me some false hope. I need an OEM or compatible kit.

tommy find somebody that sells luk clutches. ive installed them for years with out problems. maybe they can locate one for you.

A friend owns an import car parts shop in Delaware. Call them... Avenue Imparts, 1-800-537-0034.

I used to know the staff, but it's been a long time... if a guy named Kevin or Dusty answer, they should know me!

If anyone can find it, that would be my start.

Also, reach out to Woodstock, it might be more available in Germany.

One final thought, Grassroots Motorsports is the sort of magazine that would support this sort of car. You might find some insights on cross reference, or what else will fit.

And... I checked Rockauto.com, they show one left from Beck Arnley. Pressure plate, #0613460 $165.00, but no friction disc.

Pelican Parts: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/s ... 928M_Tclutc_pg1.htm#item0

Pelican doesn't have all the parts. I may be able to track down part by part but the kits come complete and I think cheaper. Here's what I located plus one on ebay that fell through. These look like two companies selling from the same parts pool. The Valeo set is out of stock. I may check or move up to one of the other sets if available. I hate to toss an extra $350 at it but I will if I must. I thought parts for the 928 were supposed to be readily available. Apparrently not. No big deal. It's all in the hunt. My mechanic would like for me to get a new intermediate plate too. Holy crap ...... It's expensive. If the current one is usable I might just reuse it. He likes to aire on the side of caution. One of those while we're already in there type parts.

http://www.racepages.com/products/?N= ... tt=Porsche+928+Clutch+Kit

http://www.drivewire.com/search/?N=0& ... 909&Ntt=clutch+kit&Nr=AND(universal:0)

What all is included in the "kit" and what are the price ranges?

What about this (non OEM)?

http://www.customstreetdesigns.com/14692-SP542.htm

http://thmotorsports.com/spec_clutch/ ... age_1/sp541/i-173377.aspx

http://thmotorsports.com/spec_clutch/ ... age_2/sp542/i-169813.aspx

I discussed this with him and he indicated the aftermarket kits have a much stiffer launch. My mechanic builds and races his own Porsches so I trust what he tells me. He works on a number of Porsches. We looked at a stage 1 and 2 but he suggesed I try to stay close to spec. Time is not critical here but can't move forward till we get the cluch parts. His own parts suppliers don't have everything we need. That's why he asked me to shop around. He can get some of the parts. I guess I could look specificly for what he can't find but all the parts we need come with an OEM clutch kit. OEM spec has disc #1 and disc #2. I'm going to call back the second distributor tomorrow as they say they may be able to supply me through a different company. It's more like $450 more than the out of stock kits I had ordered. $450 to me is a big price difference. Enough of a difference that I'll look around a little before I commit.

Have you considered updating the car to fit a newer standard? It seems the 78/79 stuff is the bastard step child.

If you can update to 80/86, that might help.

Just a thought... something to ask your mechanic.

Won't work. He tried it on another 79 928. He just so happens to be working on three 928s right now. His, mine and another customers.

Im calling these guys today as soon as my cc refund clears.
Automotion is by Ecklers. I've bought from them before with no issues.

http://www.automotion.com/sachs-super ... ts-porsche-928-78-79.html

Thanks for you imput guys. I felt it was better to ask than just seek on my own. I'm not letting my manly pride get in the way of me finding what I need.

I am surprised that upgrading isn't workable... Porsche must do a lot when they revise a car...

Have you talked to Mark at 928 International in CA?

Maybe 928 Specialists in Spruce Pine, NC?

As for the clutch itself, I used a SACHS in my 84 and never had a problem.

My 84 had the dual disk clutch and bleeding the TOB/setting the free play in the floater plate up was a SOB. Send my condolances to your tech......

Will

I checked out both of the websites and saw they had 80 or later kits on those sites. Automotion has the Sachs kit for a grand. Now I have to call them to see if it's on back order or if they have it in stock. Got tied up yesterday pulling plants,loading and making a delivery to the plant show. It's all good. Making money holds a higher priority than spending it. Thanks Billy.

Found these via Grass Roots Motorsports mag.

http://www.rennline.com/

Sorry, I only saw this now. Germany nevertheless is a high price land and as usual more expensive than the promised land


A quick search revealed, apparently only 3 dealers can deliver and one of those orders his parts once a month from the US.

http://www.pff.de/porsche/board104-po ... /2710352-kupplung-928-s3/

Who wants to start exporting parts for German cars to Germany

I wonder what that would do for customs fees?

My mechanic called about fitment on a couple of aftermarket kits and the sellers couldn't give any viable answers to his inquiries. Basicly, we sell the kits and they're supposed to fit. Not good enough. These are single disc aftermarket replacements. The hunt continues. I've been busy with some other crap but I'll get back into the hunt real soon. Thanks for your help so far guys.

I would expect someone selling a retrofit like that to have SOME empirical data that the damned part fits!

Found a major Porsche parts distributor that clains to have what I need. We'll see if it's in actual inventory or one of those "out of stock items" when I call them.

Whoo-hoo!

Now... if you can afford it, buy 2.

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I'll probably be dead before the clutch would wear out as light as we drive them. Besides, I need money to pay for the rebuild. That's almost 7 or 8 clutch kits right there. With so many vehicles if it ain't broke, it ain't getting parts. Key words there were " if you can afford it".

Guess the words "Corvette Tax" lost some of it's meaning, Eh?

Question: Do you have the 928 clutch parts in stock?

Answer: 928 parts are getting really hard to come by. We have to order them. Bring in your parts list and we'll go over it.


Me: Thanks ..........

hm... engine rebuild in the near future?

Let's take a step back, then, and discuss upgrades.

If you need to rebuild the engine, why not do it so you can upgrade to a later style drive line? I had a feeling that some of the issues had to do with crank dimensions, and if that's the case, this is the time to make that plan and go for it. I would discuss with the mechanic if it is more feasible during an engine rebuild than not.

Just find out. I mean, if you can get a 80/86 clutch, all day long, for $600, and a 78/79 clutch is hard to find at $1200, and the conversion only costs $500 at the time of the rebuild, then perhaps it's worth it.

I can understand if the conversion requires a different crank, that could get pricey, but if your mechanic can have the crank end machined to fit the new style clutch, then might be worth exploring.

Another thought... in Sebring, there is a salvage yard that specializes in late model and exotic imports. Jim's Import Auto Salvage. You may want to explore a used drive line for this project.

Just a few random thoughts. I know when Porsche does a revision, they REVISE a lot of crap.

One last thought... Pressure plates actually hold up pretty good. It's friction discs that take the beating. If you can find a new set of discs, that should get you back on the road with little problem. A quick machine hit on the pressure plate and flywheel friction surfaces, and relube the throw out bearing, life could be just fine.

Obviously, this depends on how bad bad was.

I just found out my nephew works for a clutch shop that may do fabrication up near Snellville Ga. I'm going to pose a few querries in that direction. I'm still not moving away from single disc applications that would work, if only they have a few answers for the wrencher. I'm not ready to drop over $1300 unless it's direct fit or just minor mods required. The top end of the motor was redone. The engine is out. I'm not convinced there are none to be had. With many parts the supply line dries up and then remanufacture takes place when demand requires. Can clutch plates be relined or rebuilt? There are bits and pieces here and there. We can find three or four parts of the 6 required. Like disc 1 not disc 2, the clutch release bearing, the intermediate plate and the clutch pressure plate are around I believe. I'm far from beaten just delayed. Maybe should have gone from the start with a domestic drive train. Pricey though. Not the route I really want to take. By the time the rebuild would be done I'd be in C5 Z06 territory moneywise. Well it is in pieces. Maybe I could just part it out. Again, not a direction I want to take. The hunt continues.

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Ya, then I could put the second one on Amazon for $19,832.00

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