It looks like I need a transmission rebuild

[husker boxster]

To continue this thread, and for future reference, I got another reference for CMS from a trusted source so I contacted CMS and described the issue with my trans. Roger quickly responded and said replacing 3 items (he listed them) would most likely solve my issues. He had the parts and they'd cost $1330. When I asked how much he would charge to do the repair himself, he said $600. I had my shop drain the trans fluid and ship my trans to western AZ. It just left on Thu. I will follow up when I get it back.

[nuvolari]

Originally Posted by Stl-986

Isn't it a ZF transmission? Any good shop should be able to tackle the problem. Check with local Mercades shops on who they have do transmission work.

No, it's a Getrag transmission and it's a miserable POS that no one will touch.
I was told by GBox that the pinion bearings are only good for about 60k miles and then need to be replaced for around $2000-4000. And then there's the 2nd gear synchros....

Originally Posted by tspangle

Thanks, folks. I did find CMS when Googling, but I wasn't sure about their reputation.

It looks like I might have a line on a used trans from someone on another forum, so TBD on that.

By the way, I made a post yesterday about the steps I took to investigate the noise, but it never got posted for some reason. In any case, removing the accessory belt was the first thing I did. And, as I said, there is zero noise with the clutch in. It's 100% a transmission issue.

Any updates on your dilemma? What happened with your tranny?

Originally Posted by husker boxster

To continue this thread, and for future reference, I got another reference for CMS from a trusted source so I contacted CMS and described the issue with my trans. Roger quickly responded and said replacing 3 items (he listed them) would most likely solve my issues. He had the parts and they'd cost $1330. When I asked how much he would charge to do the repair himself, he said $600. I had my shop drain the trans fluid and ship my trans to western AZ. It just left on Thu. I will follow up when I get it back.

That's good to know as I'm in this boat now unfortunately. I would love to hear an update on how the repair went and hopefully the tranny is working well.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by nuvolari

... Any updates on your dilemma? What happened with your tranny? ...

'tspangle' got a great deal on a used transmission and had it transported from Oklahoma to Michigan by a relay of forum members who happened to be traveling in the right direction. There was a little difficulty installing it again, but it worked out well in the end.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/klienes-kabriolett-my-2001-boxster-s/175583/page9/

[tspangle]

Originally Posted by 78F350

'tspangle' got a great deal on a used transmission and had it transported from Oklahoma to Michigan by a relay of forum members who happened to be traveling in the right direction. There was a little difficulty installing it again, but it worked out well in the end.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/klienes-kabriolett-my-2001-boxster-s/175583/page9/

Can confirm. Used trans made it's way from a certain state starting with an "O" and has been in the car since last August, working great!

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by nuvolari

That's good to know as I'm in this boat now unfortunately. I would love to hear an update on how the repair went and hopefully the tranny is working well.

For an update, check post #42.
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/80281-its-bs.html

Can't tell you how it works since my engine is still sitting in boxes in PHX waiting for a truck. But a new trans should work fine.