Lou,
Thanks! I got it and some very good news! They found the same problem....the shaft was dry and rusty, transmission had no wear, there were no filings on the magnet. They are also replacing my clutch/ pressure plate throe out bearing at no charge! I will get it tomorrow...I am very happy and will leave another post on how shes running once I get it! Thanks again!

 

Lou-

I, too, would benefit by having a copy of your service invoice. Please see your PM for my contact number.

Thanks

 

No problem, I will send it tommorrow. I am sure it will help, it is pretty clear as to the problem.

 

I had this problem as well. went to the dealer and they reproduced it, took the tranny out, found the clutch plate was warped and replaced all the clutch assembly. gratis. Rusnak Pasadena. Glad to know I'm not the only one with this problem.

good luck and thanks for starting this thread Joe .

 

Lou,

thanks- I've sent my fax number via PM on this board.

I'll look for the fax later today.

 

I am picking up my car today and I will have my invoice by late afternoon. What is interesting is they are replacing the clutch,bearing ,etc under warranty! Maybe because my mileage is 19,000?

 

Mark,

Please check your PM

Harold

 

I got my car back and drove about 100 miles today. Perfect! It is like a different car! I am very happy...it shifts perfect and I can't get it to stick in gear even it I try!

 

So Mark ,for future boarders' reference , what was the actual problem causing the " stiction " on your car ?

 

It was the same problem that Joe West and other members experienced....the input shaft of the engine/ transmission only had a small application of grease and only at the very end. The balance of the shaft was dry and even had a few small rust spots. When you step on the clutch during deceleration the plate would hang up and still be partialy in contact with the pressure plate . This would not allow the gears to release easily....causing a "pop" and resistance through the shifter. It made it difficult to drive. Hitting the throdle realeases it due to diaphram increase in pressure probably. There is probably one mechanic in Germany that is trying to save Porsche money on grease!!!! I think he works on Fridays?
Since most of the cars don't have the problem , but many do! I really appreciate the value and exchange of this forum to uncover technical issues such as this. I know there are many TT owners driving around thinking that this car is just a notchy ****er. Now it feels incredibly great "like butta!" I printed the entire thread and made the service advisor read it he even called Porsche of Scottsdale...the first time he didn't believe it and replaced the clutch slave...same problem. I gave it a few hundred miles and brough it back...then they pulled the trans and "bingo" dry shaft just like the silly customer said I love it now!! Anybody with this problem should bring it in now!!!:

 

An Update... still no problems with the fix... everything works perfectly now 8,000 miles after the fix.

BTW... Jamie, my service advisor who helped me fix the problem now works in the parts department at Scottsdale Porsche in Arizona... if you need documentation regarding how to fix this issue and want your local service advisor to talk to Jamie... have him call Scottsdale Porsche and ask for Jamie in parts.

Kind Regards,

Joe West

 

Joe,
Thanks, I spoke to Jamie and he was quite helpful....it feels like a new car now!

 

Glad I found this thread as I've been having similar symptoms every blue moon. Since my motor is out for other maintenance, it's convenient time to address it.

Funny that Sachs even makes it a point to do this, though I didn't see it in the Porsche manual when doing my SRE 2.5 clutch 10k miles ago. -http://www.zf.com/brands/en_de/sachs/technology_sx/workshop_tips_sx/greasing_the_hub_spline/Greasing_the_Hub_Spline.html

I didn't get any grease in my kit. Does anyone have suggestions as to an appropriate lubricant?