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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Hard Shifting 986 Gearbox.....UPDATE!

Any other guesses before the reveal?

Turns out it was a combination of several things.
1. Gearbox way, way, way overfull. Pulled the fill plug on the side and it was a gusher!
2. Cables...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Yeah, I foolishly assumed it was a cheap unit...

Yeah, I foolishly assumed it was a cheap unit from my secret peak at it during the initial inspection. :(

Disconnect the cables it it's like butter with not slop or play. I'm betting this gearbox...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Here are some pics. Will do an oil service this...

Here are some pics. Will do an oil service this weekend, just waiting on the 3 square tool!http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Boxster_11544654359.jpg...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-10-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Yeah, Japan is weird about that kind of stuff and...

Yeah, Japan is weird about that kind of stuff and especially Porsche! But there are of course enthusiasts here and they are maniacal (in a good way).

I'm geting Motul Gear 300, Wakos RD, Castrol...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
...and to bring up another overly discussed...

...and to bring up another overly discussed topic, compatible gearbox oil for the 5-speed. Can't get the OEM Porsche stuff (dealer only service item, an over $400 job to drain/refill!!!) here and it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Car is nice and dry underneath, no signs of any...

Car is nice and dry underneath, no signs of any recent CV boot splits but thank you for the suggestion. How smooth should the cables operate by hand i.e. how much resistance?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Under the car is nice and clean and dry, no signs...

Under the car is nice and clean and dry, no signs of a torn boot or grease slung about, but thanks for the suggestion! I wonder how smooth should the cables be if operated by hand when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Hi guys, I posted a reply but don't see it. ...

Hi guys, I posted a reply but don't see it. Let's try again. Thank you all for your input, I really appreciate it!

Shipping to Japan can be quite expensive and yes Suncoast does ship. I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2018, 02:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Thank you all for your continued input, I really...

Thank you all for your continued input, I really appreciate it!

So, shipping to Japan. It can be expensive and yes, Suncoast DOES ship to me. I also have other options that sometimes work.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Thank you all and here are the results! So, took...

Thank you all and here are the results! So, took a 4 hour drive to see the car. Met the owner, very nice, and found the care to be exceptionally clean for a 2001. Color is interesting and changes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
From the seller (in broken Google translated...

From the seller (in broken Google translated English):

"Shift feel is heavy.
It is probably a deterioration of the shift cable.
Shifts are heavy, noises, difficulty entering, shift missing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tommy2
Need Some Advice About Hard Shifting 986 Gearbox!

Hi Everyone, I just tentatively purchased a 2001 Boxster with about 55,000 miles and from the pictures it is amazingly clean and well cared for. I have had a 1997 that is a little beat up but...
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