Another Noise….

[woodsman]

if I was in your shoes , I would

[woodsman]

As I lay my head on the pillow last night, I suddenly remembered that without the tranny in, there's only ONE ENGINE MOUNT!!!!!Something to consider before starting 'er up Homeboy.
Also, I 've found a 'release arm pivot' piece ( looks like it's a NON-pivot piece actually) on Pelican that my car doesn't have- maybe yours doesn't either???

[EssexPorsche]

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[EssexPorsche]

Homeboy/ Woody

Could the problem possibly be the mounts?
Homeboy- you say all expected parts of the release lever are present and correct.

Not having any experience with LWFW myself, could the vibrations (if of course there are any) be too much for 'older mounts' therefore allowing it to move side to side and cause the lever to hit the housing.

Woody, would new mounts (assuming) they are not new hold everything tight and straight which would stop that side to side movement?

I dunno, just a thought.

[Homeboy981]

Originally Posted by woodsman

As I lay my head on the pillow last night, I suddenly remembered that without the tranny in, there's only ONE ENGINE MOUNT!!!!!Something to consider before starting 'er up Homeboy.
Also, I 've found a 'release arm pivot' piece ( looks like it's a NON-pivot piece actually) on Pelican that my car doesn't have- maybe yours doesn't either???

Hi Woody,

Thanks for thinking of me BUT you are putting in way too much time! Don't take your problems to bed, take your wife instead…IF she is your problem, then you still have a Porsche! My wife is GREAT…so I can't even spell Porsche when "my head hits the pillow". Another story.

My Pcar is a 6 speed not sure IF it has the piece of which you speak. I got a whole kit from Pelican and installed a new release arm with the clutch. Even replaced the little rubber thingy and spring.

Essex,

All my mounts are new. Transmission and motor mounts have been replaced in the last 15k miles or so. Since you may not be familiar with the LWFW…YES the DO vibrate quite a bit. "gear lash" is technically what it is referred to as. That is why you need a dual mass - although it is double the weight! That is also why some older members do not recommend them.

Saw others do it without problems and thought I could too. Ah well, I will take it on the chin and put the old one back in!

Anyone feeling lucky and wants an Aasco LWFW for around $500 - let me know! It has around 1,000 miles on it. I will even include a clutch and pressure plate with same mileage. It's like getting a clutch and pressure plate FREE or only paying a couple hundred for a LWFW. The Aasco is re-buildable too, you can replace the friction material.

Thanks for all the efforts. i will try to eek out some time to turn a wrench this weekend.

No fun to write and not drive!

[woodsman]

Hey Homeboy maybe you should hold onto that LWFW and clutch combo until it's PROVEN that they're the problem.
My car is a 6-speed too. I found the part on Pelican and have ordered one from Porsche for my car.

[Homeboy981]

Not the flywheel. Eliminated the transmission.

Started car without tranny and it is still making that hideous noise AND I could hear it OVER the open headers!

Going to pull the plugs, check the Water Pump by removing the belt and starting….

Would faulty chain tensioners make that noise?

Any other suggestions?

[woodsman]

Is it possible to have someone with the right lever(!) to turn over the engine by hand while you listened??? Check compression. I wonder if you installed the exhaust after removing the serpentine belt and then used a stethoscope to pinpoint the area? Before doing that, check the oil filter, including cutting it apart. Remove IMSB and inspect. Seek pro-Porsche tech and pay 'em what he's worth.

[EssexPorsche]

Any update??