02 Boxster S grinds going into 2nd gear

[paulofto]

Second gear synchros are known for premature wear on the 6 Speeds. Mine improved greatly with a fluid change but still occasionally grinds when cold especially on down shifts but I can live with it. If you do change it make sure you use the real stuff from Porsche. Expensive but worth it.

[husker boxster]

Expensive?

My 987 S 6spd in my CSS would crunch when downshifting from 3-2. Renowned expert in AZ said he could fix it for $1300 in parts and $600 labor. Plus shipping from Neb to Az. No brainer.

Then he found a partial tooth loss on the pinion gear - $2600
Next he said the 3rd & 4th gear synchos were past their prime - $2000

Now at $7000, I was only $1K from a reman. Ended up going the reman route. My car has 68K mi and 2-3 DEs / yr the last 8 yrs. Can't imagine a trans w/ 115K mi will be in top shape. YMMV