928 transaxle photos

[dogsharks]

Here is the first of many photos I took the other day of my 1983 928S 5-speed rebuild. Someone please advise if you can see these photos on your end, because there is some doubt here if the Sony Imagestation will work on this forum. If you can see the image I've attached here, then I'll post more. If you can not see it, then I'll set up a link where you can see them.

Regards,
Dogsharks

[chris_n]

I can see it. Post away!

>> Edited by chris_n on Thursday 22 January 17:06

[dogsharks]

Thank you kindly, for the confirmation. Here are some other shots.

Dogsharks



The entire rear suspension must come out before the transaxle is removed. Now I know why I didn’t do this job myself. Actually, there are too many reasons to list.


Not a whole hell of a lot left under the car once the suspension and transaxle is removed. The mechanic said removal of the suspension is “most” of the work. The transmission itself, is pretty easy (for him) to work on.


Here’s the differential, which is mounted just aft of the transmission box, and attached thereto.


Here is the offending ($400) main bearing that caused the problem. If you look closely, you’ll see some pitting on the innermost ball bearing raceway. That’s what caused the noise, as this bearing was closest to first gear and took most of the burnout loads.

I've overloaded the post, see next post for more pics

Dogsharks

[dogsharks]

Here are the rest of the pics,


Just a closeup of some niiiiiice stuff.


This is looking at the rear of the transaxle, where the differential goes. That big gear is inserted into the differential.


Here’s a shot of 5th gear, some misc bearings, and the synchros. I’m replacing all synchros, so it’s going to be like a new tranny. Whoooo hoooooo! (hide the women and children!!!)

Dogsharks

[katim]

Wow! I always thought my 928 was bullet-proof - impressive picture!

[dogsharks]

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Well, you can be confident that one with good oil in it can do this.

:-)

Dogsharks

(I think this is the previous owner of my car, lol)

[Hammerhead]

Call that a worn bearing, Dogsharks? Check this out for worn!

This was taken out of my 968 gearbox just before Christmas (the dreaded pinion bearing). It's now running smoother than a cashmere codpiece

Oh, and you've got me all interested in 928s again with all these stories of bullet proof engineering. Naughty boy!

Best,

Steve

[Thhom]

Many thanks for the pictures, very useful.

[dogsharks]

Hammerhead said:

Call that a worn bearing, Dogsharks? Check this out for worn! This was taken out of my 968 gearbox just before Christmas (the dreaded pinion bearing). It's now running smoother than a cashmere codpiece

Hey Steve,

That thing looks like it was pounded on an anvil!!!

I recently ran my 928 up to 100-mph to demonstrate the car for my brother-in-law. At 100 I downshifted into 4th with my foot to the floor and we ran it up to around 125 before shifting back into 5th. I was always worried about the bearing making a big decision on its own, on its own schedule, so I'm very glad to have it out of the car. The new one runs without a sound.

Regards, Dogsharks