My 03 Boxster conv top has worked flawlessly since I bought the car (3 yr ago). It has 114k miles with a dealer installed new motor at 74k. Several days ago I tried to lower the top, it lowered, but top lite did not go out. Immediately raised the top, it raised, but then would not lower, and the top lite would not go out. Taking it to the Dealer today, they said the driver transmission was bad. They wanted to replace both transmissions and install new cables. Quote for labor and parts was, $2800. I was shocked at this quoted price and need to know possible alternatives. I did see that Pelican offers a replacement gear to rebuild the trannys. My question is, can these units be rebuilt by installing a new plastic gear, will it provide similar service to a new tranny? How difficult is it to remove/install replacement trannys, should the cables also be replaced? Your comments please!
Ken Morgan
03 Boxster, seal gray/gray interior
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