mreric

I am pretty sure I need a new Drivers side top transmission ( the part that the cable goes into is stripped out.) and was wondering if this is a part that goes out frequently? Also if anyone has an inexpensive place to purchase this part used?

THANKS!

Tool Pants

Do you have a picture of the part you want to replace?

99firehawk

top transmissions on earl y boxsters are a commong failure, there are new updated styles that are much more reliable but need to be replaced in pairs alos when using the updated you need new mounting studs

mreric

this is the part that I need to replace. Is it stupid to use the used part for this? it's 1/2 price used ( $250)

anyone have a better place to get it? I have my car tore apart right now, and really want to get it back in drivable condition before it gets cold here and I can't drive it anyway.

Tool Pants

Why do you need to replace the entire transmission?

Anyway, you might check with your local groups and see if anyone with the new style transmissions has converted to a track car.

99firehawk

if you want to try to reuse them you can take them apart and check for damage, the old style . the one on the right in toolpant picture has a tendecy to overrun the half moon gear but can be reset, the new style is a full cicrle gear and cant over run but still can strip out

mreric

I would NEVER get all those little parts back together correctly...

Can you get just parts for them? who sells the bits and pieces?

egress91506

You may want to try over on the Boxster Racing Board. Many are preparing cars for Spec Racing and taking out the top mechanisms. Website is:
http://boxcar-racing.com/forum/