Oil Leak - Pulling Trans to change RMS, IMS, Clutch, etc - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

drbodzin · 05-11-2013, 07:49 PM

Got more done today. Ended up taking out the muffler and both cats. Got the transmission out today. Took the pressure plate off too. Next, the flywheel, etc.

To support the engine, I just used some wood. I will definitely say this job was made a lot easier with the scissor lift. Not sure I would have done this without it.

And here she is with the transmission dropped out.

kjc2050 · 05-12-2013, 03:40 AM

Doc,

What the hell. You're a chiropractor, right? Where did you learn to wrench? How do you have the time? ...just curious. Enjoying the step by step photos; thanks.

BruceH · 05-12-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc2050

Doc,

What the hell. You're a chiropractor, right? Where did you learn to wrench? How do you have the time? ...just curious. Enjoying the step by step photos; thanks.

Was wondering the same thing! The scissors lift makes a big difference. Impressive job Dr

drbodzin · 05-12-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc2050

Doc,

What the hell. You're a chiropractor, right? Where did you learn to wrench? How do you have the time? ...just curious. Enjoying the step by step photos; thanks.

Well that's a good question. In my youth I dropped a few VW bug engines and transmissions. Its been a long time though.

Yes I'm a chiropractor. But I don't see patients any longer. I did for nearlly 20 years. But now I serve the chiropractic profession through my software company. Which gives me a lot more flexibility in my schedule and time to spend on my hobbies and stuff.

This forum has helped a lot in knowing what and how to wrench on the Boxster. Plus I got some good manuals and there's plenty of online video tutorials.