986S 02 Gearbox problem - 2nd gear grinding

[Adam]

This seems to be a common problem on the 6 speed box. Mine has done it a few times, but it's not a regular thing...at least not yet. I'm not sure what people are doing to alleviate this issue, but I'm sure someone can chime in with more info/help.

[FrayAdjacent]

Have the shifter cables checked. Sometimes misadjustment manifests as grinding.

[Padawan]

I've also read that, at least among the 996 crowd, changing the fluid can help with issues such as this.

[wanna986]

What's the mileage?

[blinkwatt]

I've noticed that since I got a S that the 2nd gear is a lot more demanding compared to the 5-spd gearbox. The 2nd gear on the 6-spd makes you pay attention, otherwise you may grind it, not like the other 5 gears on the tranny.

[markk]

All 6-speed gearboxes have problems with 2nd when cold. Mine is loosening up a bit now (but not much) when getting at 60k km (got car from new).

- let it warm up, and be patient and carefull until warmed up. Don't let it grind, just shift slowly and carefully
- I've read that new oil/fluid can help
- I've read that adjusting the shifter cables can help

Anyway, it's a good idea to run the car carefully anyway until warmed up. First 15 minutes is below 3000rpm and very, very careful shifting anyway.

Afterthat, rev and shift the hell out of it ;-)

Mark.

[stv951]

Mileage is about 50k miles (85k klms)

What is the best advised gearbox lubricant ?
How much does it take ?

[funster]

I have an 02 6spd with 52k and have not experienced any of these problems which makes me think it's likely an adjustment issue.