Clutch Problem, Adjustment Changes Options

[Bruce Hinds]

I reinstalled the engine after a rebuild and for some reason that I can't figure out the clutch seems to go out of adjustment when the car warms up.

I park it and let it cool, the clutch works just fine. Pedal play and everything is normal until it warms up again. Seems to be a bit more play but when warm I can't get first or reverse with grinding. Starting in gear with the clutch in, the car still moves.

How can this be?

[izaporsche]

I reinstalled the engine after a rebuild and for some reason that I can't figure out the clutch seems to go out of adjustment when the car warms up.

I park it and let it cool, the clutch works just fine. Pedal play and everything is normal until it warms up again. Seems to be a bit more play but when warm I can't get first or reverse with grinding. Starting in gear with the clutch in, the car still moves.

How can this be?

Hi Bruce,
I am new to this forum, but felt compelled to add my two cents, it’s your pilot bearing. I went through the same thing , replacing clutch cables and clutch disc/pressure plate, making adjustments after every short drive because it became to difficult to shift into gear and nothing seem to help until I finally replaced my pilot bearing problem solved. Rule of thumb is to always replace you pilot bearing whenever you replace your clutch. My Symptoms were exactly like yours. To all of 914 owners out there happy new year, I’ve been on this sight roaming for a long time...great place to read and learn about this funny lookin but beautiful car that I have loved most of my adult life.

Tony