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Geof3 · 12-18-2017, 11:06 PM

If you can do it on a full lift, do it. Check around and see if you have a local "rent a shop" around. It is 100% worth it. You get a lift, tools, fluid disposal etc., etc. I removed my lower plate and it went back on with minor maneuvering. Keep in mind, it is unlikely you will have to replace the tranny fluid again for a long time. Taking that bottom plate off sitting a foot or two off the ground is not something I would want to do, those brace bolts have some significant torque on them. Porsche trans oil only... not cheap...

The second gear issue is common, and is a sign of the 2nd gear syncros going bye-bye. There is a "fix", I've done it, it's not easy, but it is simple. Many opinions on whether or not it is the best choice. So far, mine has been flawless... time will tell.

A couple of other things can contribute to the shifting issue. Your motor mount is most likely toast, unless it has been replaced. Your shifter might also be very worn, and may need to be replaced. The 997 or gt3 shifter is the way to go here IMO. Both good things to do anyway, relatively inexpensive, and not terribly hard to DIY. The shifter is actually very easy, but getting the center console out is kind of a pain.

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Geof3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: CO Posts: 989	If you can do it on a full lift, do it. Check around and see if you have a local "rent a shop" around. It is 100% worth it. You get a lift, tools, fluid disposal etc., etc. I removed my lower plate and it went back on with minor maneuvering. Keep in mind, it is unlikely you will have to replace the tranny fluid again for a long time. Taking that bottom plate off sitting a foot or two off the ground is not something I would want to do, those brace bolts have some significant torque on them. Porsche trans oil only... not cheap... The second gear issue is common, and is a sign of the 2nd gear syncros going bye-bye. There is a "fix", I've done it, it's not easy, but it is simple. Many opinions on whether or not it is the best choice. So far, mine has been flawless... time will tell. A couple of other things can contribute to the shifting issue. Your motor mount is most likely toast, unless it has been replaced. Your shifter might also be very worn, and may need to be replaced. The 997 or gt3 shifter is the way to go here IMO. Both good things to do anyway, relatively inexpensive, and not terribly hard to DIY. The shifter is actually very easy, but getting the center console out is kind of a pain. Last edited by Geof3; 12-18-2017 at 11:10 PM.