Looking at a 2000 Boxster S and 2nd gear is having issues. I've read a bunch online and have seen the G Box Detent fix but what I don't know is if the pop out causes damage to the trans or if it is a symptom that the damage is already done.
I was able to shift into 2nd sometimes and it was ok. Other times, it felt like I shifted ok only to release the clutch and feel the lever pop out of the gear. And at other times, while it felt like I was in 2nd gear and the lever was completely in what should be 2nd gear, I would release the clutch and find no gear was engaged and would have to engage the clutch again and pull harder into 2nd to find the gear.
So my question is if this 6 speed is salvageable or if I should walk away? Will the G Box Detent keep 2nd gear from popping out or is the popping out a sign that damage is done?
https://www.gboxweb.com/detent.html