Where is the gearshift on a Porsche 911?
1. Remove the cover plate on the tunnel, behind the front seats. 2. Place gearshift in neutral. 3. Loosen the shift rod clamp. Turn the shift rod (by grasping the coupler) to the right, as seen in the direction of driving. 4.
Can a Porsche 911 balk on a forced shift?
Yes they balk on forced shifts….but that is what they are supposed to do. If you shift smoothly and crisply there are no problems…no need to run it through other gears at stop lights etc. The key is proper shift linkage adjustment. 1.
Where are the bushings on a Porsche 911?
Check the bushings in your shift linkage. This includes the 2 at the coupler between the rear seats, the one under the housing which is in the hoop retained by the 2 smaller bolts on the shift housing and the cup at the bottom of the shift rod. Make sure they are in good shape, they are cheap and easy to replace.
How can I tell if my Porsche 911 has a problem?
An early telltale sign can often be one exhaust tailpipe being more sooty black than the other. The sound of this problem is not a tick like a bad lifter, it’s more a rhythmic knock and usually shows up first on the passenger bank of the flat 6 engines.
What causes erratic shifting in a Porsche Carrera?
Replacement is pretty straightforward–it involves disconnecting the cable from the shifter and then feeding it through the engine compartment to the transmission. On some cars, excessive deterioration of the engine or transmission mounts can cause erratic shifting.
Do you need a short shift kit for a Porsche 911?
There may come a time in the ownership of your 911 when you feel that the shifting performance of the car is not quite what it’s supposed to be. Renewing the shifter bushings and the cable ends as detailed in this project are a good first step in ensuring crisp shifting.
What kind of gearbox does a Porsche 996 have?
Porsche’s 986/996 transmission equips Porsche 986 Boxter/Cayman (’00-’04) and 996/996T (’99-’05). With Retro Sport gears you can customize your gearbox with a wide range of gears and ring & pinions for nearly every generation of classic Porsche transaxle.
Why do you need a short shift kit for a Carrera?
The reason for this is that with the short shift kit, the torque arm on the shift lever is much shorter, giving you much less “resolution” on your shifter. It’s similar to having a gas pedal that only travels 1 inch over its range instead of 2-3 inches (see Pelican Technical Article: Installing the Porsche 911 Carrera Sprint Accelerator Booster ).