Gear shifter flexing under torque in 4th gear, on 991.2 GT3
06-08-2018, 12:00 AM
#76
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Although different issue- the GT4 had a similar thread regarding faulty gearboxes because of failures to engage in certain gears which is a heck of a lot worse.
Never found out the outcome but I know some have has their gear boxes changed out and Porsche took care of it under warranty.
So looks like all the latest Manuals having a scare for some
Never found out the outcome but I know some have has their gear boxes changed out and Porsche took care of it under warranty.
So looks like all the latest Manuals having a scare for some
06-08-2018, 12:01 AM
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06-08-2018, 12:02 AM
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06-08-2018, 12:03 AM
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Although different issue- the GT4 had a similar thread regarding faulty gearboxes because of failures to engage in certain gears which is a heck of a lot worse.
Never found out the outcome but I know some have has their gear boxes changed out and Porsche took care of it under warranty.
So looks like all the latest Manuals having a scare for some
Never found out the outcome but I know some have has their gear boxes changed out and Porsche took care of it under warranty.
So looks like all the latest Manuals having a scare for some
06-08-2018, 12:11 AM
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07-02-2018, 06:53 PM
#81
FWIW, my 4th gear does exactly the same thing on my new GT3. While driving in 4th, just grab the gear shift and push forward slightly (without touching the clutch), and you'll see that it can slide around a good amount. Then put it in any other gear and do the same thing, and you'll see that all the gears have similar play. For whatever reason, in 4th gear the natural movement of the engine and transmission appears to move the stick shift lightly within this travel when transition from on / off throttle.
07-03-2018, 02:55 AM
#82
HI Mech33,
my friend picked up his GT3 touring last week which i could drive and there is no 4th move at all!?
I am still waiting for the PAG statement since 4 week, which i was told should now arrive till the end of this week.
regards Klaus
my friend picked up his GT3 touring last week which i could drive and there is no 4th move at all!?
I am still waiting for the PAG statement since 4 week, which i was told should now arrive till the end of this week.
regards Klaus
07-03-2018, 03:19 AM
#83
Have him try grabbing the shifter while in 4th and attempt to move it towards 3rd without using the clutch. Does it have about a half inch of play in it?
07-07-2018, 02:09 AM
#84
FWIW, my 4th gear does exactly the same thing on my new GT3. While driving in 4th, just grab the gear shift and push forward slightly (without touching the clutch), and you'll see that it can slide around a good amount. Then put it in any other gear and do the same thing, and you'll see that all the gears have similar play. For whatever reason, in 4th gear the natural movement of the engine and transmission appears to move the stick shift lightly within this travel when transition from on / off throttle.
07-10-2018, 11:04 PM
#85
just took my touring out for a spin..... all gears have zero movement under load except fourth has a tiny tiny bit. not visible to the eye but you can feel the slightest movement with your hand. to be honest, i never would have noticed if i hadn’t read this thread. not concerned at all. last manual car i had was an 02 audi s4 a long time ago and that thing had way more movement in the shifter, sold it w/ 113k miles on the odometer and never had a problem with the transmission
07-11-2018, 02:04 AM
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FWIW, my 4th gear does exactly the same thing on my new GT3. While driving in 4th, just grab the gear shift and push forward slightly (without touching the clutch), and you'll see that it can slide around a good amount. Then put it in any other gear and do the same thing, and you'll see that all the gears have similar play. For whatever reason, in 4th gear the natural movement of the engine and transmission appears to move the stick shift lightly within this travel when transition from on / off throttle.
07-11-2018, 02:11 AM
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07-11-2018, 05:01 AM
#88
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A lot of what the shifter does depends on whether it is (1) direct mount; (2) rods; or (3) cables. (1) will move around like crazy as the transmission and engine move around. Start up a truck and watch the stick (my defenders and Tacoma move quite a bit, even worse bouncing around off road). (2) I expect some movement as in an air cooled Porsche. It’s not clear to me why a GT3 which has cables, should have so much movement. I assume the cables are adjustable and maybe it is out of adjustment? If it were mine, I check and adjust it a little and see what happens.
07-11-2018, 11:04 AM
#89
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just took my touring out for a spin..... all gears have zero movement under load except fourth has a tiny tiny bit. not visible to the eye but you can feel the slightest movement with your hand. to be honest, i never would have noticed if i hadn’t read this thread. not concerned at all. last manual car i had was an 02 audi s4 a long time ago and that thing had way more movement in the shifter, sold it w/ 113k miles on the odometer and never had a problem with the transmission
The Manual feels solid and just a pleasure to drive. I gave PDK a try on the .1 but can never go back.
07-11-2018, 12:48 PM
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