2nd gear issues

[soxfan1966]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

Agreed but it is usually the 2nd gear synchromesh and dog ring that wears on the 6 speed.
That is why I suggested a good used gearbox and linked the GBox/CMS service of repairing the dog ring instead of replacing it.
DOG RING REPLACEMENT-GBOX Transmission
ASYMMETRICAL 2ND GEAR DOG RING REPAIR – California Motorsports Inc
Pinion bearings are around $480 !
As these cars accumulate 80k++ miles we'll read more of these problems with the 6 speed.
Here is a page from Pelican that may clarify:
2001 Porsche Boxster S Convertible - Transmission - Page 3
Auto Atlanta has the clearest diagrams of the parts layout:
2001 Porsche Boxster S Convertible - Transmission - Page 3

FYI - your second link is same as the first, looks like you intended something different.