Transmission Replacement - DIY or Shop?

[pjq]

Also don't forget to look up inside the engine after removing the oil pan.

[PorscheFan5]

Will do. Had taken the sump off and found some metal particles. See attached. Rest of the sump was clean...I plan also to take the cam covers off to take a look inside.

Any suggestions on how to get the IMS Bearing cover off? Although there is no oil (which is a good sign in and of itself) there is slight rust and the cover is jammed. I don't have the tool to take it off that the Porsche technicians have. Trying to pry it using two screw drivers is so far not helping. There is no place to wedge the screw drivers...Did apply some PBB and will try again in a day or two...

[coreseller]

Gently work around the three ears with a couple of these:

9-3/4" Multipurpose Pry Bar

[pjq]

Metal Particles ......agh. What about the filter, did you cut it open and inspect?

After removing the three bolts to the flange, the flange should be able to rotate left and right. You'll need a small (SMALL) hammer and gently (GENTLY) tap the tabs of the flange so as to rotate it enough to get a grip with screw drivers or pry bars to lift it off.
You can google IMSB flange to get an idea what your trying to remove.