When was the Porsche 911 915 gearbox replaced?
Renowned for its propensity to baulk when cold, the 915 gearbox (where reverse was below fifth on the H-gate) survived on naturally aspirated Porsche 911s until the 1987 model year when it was finally replaced for the last three years of Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera production. During that time, the 915 would see several revisions.
What kind of gearbox does a Porsche 996 have?
Into the Porsche 996 era, six ratios remained the norm, however a new gearbox was required to fit the water-cooled M96 engine, with all manual shifters starting with the G96 denomination. A similar naming trend was seen during the Porsche 997’s tenure, with both Gen1 and Gen2 versions fitted with the G97 strain of manual gearboxes.
What kind of transmission does a Porsche 911 have?
Until the arrival of the Porsche 911T in 1968, the 911 exclusively used a five-speed gearbox. However, the entry level ‘T’ used a four-speed 901/03 shifter, while the 911L and 911S shared the five-speed 901/50 gearbox. The Porsche 915 transmission switched to a traditional pattern but was known for baulking when cold.
Are there any problems with the Porsche 997?
996 Spacesaver…. Battery drain woes… An itch that needs to be scratched! Leak from lower right side of engine – vacuum pump? Retrofittable options? Re-Mapping – what do we think? Custom splash screen on Kenwood 8019 ? Sold your turbo and regretted it? Really stupid question… 997s Manual – £22k fair price? Failure indicator.
Do you need to remove transmission on Porsche 996?
Some jobs on the 996 require removal of the transmission, such as replacing the IMS bearing or the clutch. To the beginner, this may seem a bit daunting, but it really isn’t that difficult. The key is to make sure you are well organized, have a good set of tools and set aside plenty of time to do the job.
Porsche 911 Transmission, Transaxle, and Gearbox includes model types 901, 915, 902, 905, 911, 925, 930, G50, G64, G96, G97, A50, A96, and A97
How do you remove the transmission on a Porsche Carrera?
Move over to the right (passenger) side of the transmission and locate the two shift cables connected to the transmission. Both will need to be removed. The ends of the cables simply pop off the ball joints on the shift levers, you can use a large standard screwdriver to pop these off.
Are there any mechanical problems with my Porsche 911?
Listed below are Porsche 911 common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent 911 problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.