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Crazy story. I hope you get it sorted out. I've known Gabe for several years and he's always had a solid reputation in the NC Porsche world so you are in good hands.
Crazy story. I hope you get it sorted out. I know Gabe for several years and he's always had a solid reputation in the NC Porsche world so you are in good hands.
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
As far as the transmission, if he doesn't get it there in a few days I'm going to rent a pickup and get it on my next day off
B3, it's awesome to see how proud you are of your dads. A recent study showed that children raised in unconventional families are just as intelligent and well-adjusted as the children in "customary" homes.
i'm sticking to my theory that KrazyK would be back on the road had he used that mechanic he found off craigslist - the hairy 928 owner who sleeps with his sister
Anyway, hoping you end up with a simple fix like mine needed, KK. The highly regarded Porsche indie "specialist" I had taken my 996 to assured me they would not be like the dealer and just spring on suggesting a new trans - Unfortunately, after he assured me and knew for a fact that it was internal - he did exactly that. It always pays to do your research and get a second opinion, which it looks like you are doing.
The truth is, a very small percentage of 996's have auto. While it is a ZF product used in other German vehicles, I get the sense that mechanics just don't have the desire or know-how to do a repair on these things.
Anyway, hoping you end up with a simple fix like mine needed, KK. The highly regarded Porsche indie "specialist" I had taken my 996 to assured me they would not be like the dealer and just spring on suggesting a new trans - Unfortunately, after he assured me and knew for a fact that it was internal - he did exactly that. It always pays to do your research and get a second opinion, which it looks like you are doing.
The truth is, a very small percentage of 996's have auto. While it is a ZF product used in other German vehicles, I get the sense that mechanics just don't have the desire or know-how to do a repair on these things.
Fingers crossed for you. Keep the updates coming.
Actually, KK was forced to get a second opinion when the 1st mechanic didn't repair the car correctly. He unfortunately paid the guy $1800 (if my memory serves me well) before the car started to malfunction. If you add Kalash's costs for the 2nd transmission, towing fees, and the 2nd mechanic's work, he'll have spent well over $30K (probably a lot more) for a car he originally paid $26K for. I feel his pain. Lawdy.
Last edited by ZuffenZeus; 04-28-2016 at 04:00 PM.
If you add Kalash's cost for the 2nd transmission, towing fees, and the 2nd mechanics work, he'll have spent well over $30K (probably a lot more) for a car he originally paid $26K for. I feel his pain. Lawdy.
you forgot to mention that he STILL had his 30-day tags on
04-27-2016, 08:28 PM
