ok, my ring gear and pinion went bad, got a new one... how do i put this thing in... anyone done this before or know where i can'd find info??


thanks,

matt

 

i need to know ASAP... i am moving this weekend... i actually don't have it yet... going to get it tomorrow. but i NEED to know

 

Unless you have the tools, the experience and some other parts you can't just put in a ring and pinion (well, you could, but I would expect the trans life to be measured in mintues rather than miles). You could just install a used trans. Basically we used to throw broken 944 trans away, because with the usual other damage caused by a broken r+p, it's cheaper and beter to fit a used unit.
If you want it properly repaired try German Transaxle in Oregon, although I'm sure there is a closer alternative rebuilder to you.

 

Unfortunatly I'd have to agree, I have done one and it was quite straight forward, but I have the good fortune of having advice and a lathe. I spun a dummy set of bearing cases to set the preload, from start to finish it took me 5 hours with transaxle already out of the car, and I work fast. You can buy bearings from any supplier for a fraction of Porsche's prices and I made a new bung for the rear of the box where the torx bolt is, not sure if you can actually buy these. At best you may end up with a half striped down box and a box of new bits, personally, unless you were actually after changing ratios I'd just grab another rear and throw it in, it will take half the time and you will be out on the road where you belong, not stuck in a garage getting stressed like the rest of us, however if you like the challange and understand DP and VP angles and have confidence in your toolkit....go for it.