Engine on the floor. Now what?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by NewArt

The AOS hasn't given me any grief so far but it is very easy to change it with the motor out. Is this considered a standard maintenance item?

JFP, I'm a little apprehensive about the transmission fluid: can I just drain it all from the drain plug or will I get a bloody mess when I open it up?
Can I use any LT71141 spec. transmission fluid ?

You will only get about 3-4 liters of the total 9+ liters in the transmission by draining the pan; most of the fluid is held in the converter.

You need to use a fluid whose specs match Porsche's for your car.

[NewArt]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

You will only get about 3-4 liters of the total 9+ liters in the transmission by draining the pan; most of the fluid is held in the converter.

You need to use a fluid whose specs match Porsche's for your car.

So what about the remaining 5 litres in the converter? How do I drain this without wearing rubber boots?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by NewArt

So what about the remaining 5 litres in the converter? How do I drain this without wearing rubber boots?

The converter is like a fat bottle lying on its side, full up to the level of the neck. Once you separate the Tip from the engine, just carefully slide the converter out and turn the "neck" upwards. Take it to an oil collection receptacle of an appropriate size and turn it over so the "neck" is down. Let it sit for a while as the fluid will take a few min to drain. Once empty, put the converter back onto the Tip, being sure it is fully engaged in the front pump. When the car is back together, you will need to do a filter change and the normal bottom fill until the level is correct at temperature.