michael9962007

My 2000 996 C2 convertible with 81, 000 miles, always properly serviced, started producing grinding noises in its engine. An independent porsche mechanic whom I consulted suggested (after driving the car for a couple of minutes around the block)that maybe the bearings are worn out. He told me that I was at least the 10th person with problems that he thinks are due to the fact that Porsche does not recommend a transmission fluid change until the 90, 000 mile service.....went to my dealer, had them drain the fluid, they found shavings in it and would take $9,500 for a transmission replacement....if the other expert is right, couldn't that have been avoided by an earlier fluid change? If so, shouldn't Porsche foot the bill (or at least split the costs with me?).

How frequent are problems like mine? Anybody else who experienced something similar?

Erik @ Carquip

Hey there,

The 996 gearbox does suffer from bearing failure after time. You do have other options besides going with a new remanufactured unit from Porsche. We rebuild these all the time and your cost would be substancially less the the 9500 that Porsche quoted.

I am sure that this is very annoying to you, but we can help you with it and we will even warranty the gearbox for 12 months or 12,000 miles.

I hope that this helps some.

Warmest Regards,


Erik Johnson
Carquip Sales
(303) 443-1343 ext 2 work
(720) 980-9407 cell

theiceman

Well that was a total bonus, Micheal was in the wrong forum but happend to come across the right guy .... the stars must be aligned

michael9962007

Realized that I was in the wrong forum when I searched for possible answers to my query...sorry about that, I hope that doesn't cause any confusion.

theiceman

no not at all , I am glad things worked out .. it's not like this is the forum with transmision issues or anything ....