Shifter broke on highway AAAHHHH!!!! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Tool Pants · 10-29-2005, 10:47 PM

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natecooper · 10-29-2005, 11:42 PM

That's the culprit. Where did you get that middle one from? Is this a "cable end"?

Brucelee · 10-30-2005, 05:04 AM

I believe that they remove the entire engine/trans unit to do the clutch. If so, don't they have to disconnect the shifter from the linkage in some way?

BTW-this is a good time to buy a SS kit from Vertex!

deliriousga · 10-30-2005, 08:09 AM

Clutch replacement doesn't do anything near the shifter. The shifter goes to the gears and is not attached to the clutch itself.

I'm with Brucelee, if I had that baby apart I'd go ahead and get the Vertex short shifter while you can install it in 5-10 minutes. :dance:

tmc · 10-30-2005, 05:10 PM

I'd get the Porsche short shifter kit since it includes the ends that broke on yours.

Tool Pants · 10-30-2005, 06:50 PM

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natecooper · 10-31-2005, 04:41 PM

Okay, anyone who runs into this here is some helpful stuff.

This is a very easy fix, just follow the instructions for the short throw shifter from B&M Racing at http://www.bmracing.com/media/products/pdf/67.pdf

The only tools you need are:
- T-20 Torx Driver
- T-30 Torx Driver
- 10MM Socket Driver (helps to have an extension)
- Flathead screw driver (for prying things)
- Needle nose pliers (optional but helpful)
- Soft hammer

The part you need to replace is called a "Shift Cable Fastener" and is Porsche part number 99642414700, at least for a 2001 Boxster. Cost is $20.00.