Transmission a bit stiff and clunky

[Jager]

Clean and lubricate the shift linkage, that should help a little. I use the following to lubricate the linkage and love it:

http://www.amazon.com/Wurth-HHS-K-Spray/dp/B0093LR0M8

Could be motor mount?

[Gilles]

Pothole,
It seems that your clutch is not disengaging properly, why don't you try bleeding the slave cylinder?
It may help but perhaps is time to replace the clutch..
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[pothole]

Yeah, I plan to get the clutch done soon. Car will not be used until that's done. Tranny oil is next week. Clutch within a few weeks after that, hopefully.

Should probably get the motor mount done, too.

God, this is going to be expensive. One of the rad fans is bust, too, and the suspension needs an overhaul.

[woodsman]

you could ask the mechanic if the trans oil change is included with the clutch job, if you've committed to doing it. Also, Porsche gear oil is extremely expensive here in Canada and the USA. Motul has a line of 'ester' derived oil which is supposed to be superior to Mobil 1's synthetic oil and may be more affordable. As you may know, the dual mass flywheel could need replacement and will at least, double the cost of the clutch job parts. How about the IMS bearing?

[CoBeerToad]

I found first and reverse to be a pain to get into gear right before I replaced my clutch. Replacing the clutch seemed to fix that problem.

[pothole]

Woodsman, it's an early dual-row bearing with 117,000 miles on it. I'm considering changing it, but the stats seem to suggest these early dual-row ones are pretty reliable.