what is an 'early' 3.4 996?
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The pinion bearing isn't that hard of a job.
It is an FAG brand part and can be had for under £120
You need a decent sized press and to support the hollow shaft (if a C2, C4s are solid) internally when pressing / pulling the bits off.
I have had quotes of £400 no vat to replace it (box removed already). The box isn't that hard to get out, just awkward.
Obviously other bearings are in there, and if these are done too they will need replaced, not all are available aftermarket, some may be Porsche only.
It is an FAG brand part and can be had for under £120
You need a decent sized press and to support the hollow shaft (if a C2, C4s are solid) internally when pressing / pulling the bits off.
I have had quotes of £400 no vat to replace it (box removed already). The box isn't that hard to get out, just awkward.
Obviously other bearings are in there, and if these are done too they will need replaced, not all are available aftermarket, some may be Porsche only.
Fast Bug said:
Quick copy and paste
So after cancelling the March meet due to the snow, the May meet is back with a bit of a bang
I've been talking to Brooklands Museum and they've allowed us to piggy back on to the Spring Classic Breakfast on the 20th of May. They'll allocate a space for up to 50 cars for us inside the venue, but we do need to confirm numbers nearer the time. In addition to this, they'll allocate maybe 10 slots for those that would like to compete on the hillclimb
Entry is £14.50 for adults, and kids are £5.50. The price includes entry to the museum, and probably more importantly breakfast! We would need to be on site by 9.30.
Could I have some names of people that are interested in attending, and pop a HC in brackets next to your name if you want to compete on the hillclimb.
More info on the event can be found here www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/spring-classic-b...
I live 5 mins away from (and work next door to) the Brooklands Museum... I'm in.So after cancelling the March meet due to the snow, the May meet is back with a bit of a bang
I've been talking to Brooklands Museum and they've allowed us to piggy back on to the Spring Classic Breakfast on the 20th of May. They'll allocate a space for up to 50 cars for us inside the venue, but we do need to confirm numbers nearer the time. In addition to this, they'll allocate maybe 10 slots for those that would like to compete on the hillclimb
Entry is £14.50 for adults, and kids are £5.50. The price includes entry to the museum, and probably more importantly breakfast! We would need to be on site by 9.30.
Could I have some names of people that are interested in attending, and pop a HC in brackets next to your name if you want to compete on the hillclimb.
More info on the event can be found here www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/spring-classic-b...
was8v said:
The pinion bearing isn't that hard of a job.
It is an FAG brand part and can be had for under £120
You need a decent sized press and to support the hollow shaft (if a C2, C4s are solid) internally when pressing / pulling the bits off.
I have had quotes of £400 no vat to replace it (box removed already). The box isn't that hard to get out, just awkward.
Obviously other bearings are in there, and if these are done too they will need replaced, not all are available aftermarket, some may be Porsche only.
You need access to a 40T press.It is an FAG brand part and can be had for under £120
You need a decent sized press and to support the hollow shaft (if a C2, C4s are solid) internally when pressing / pulling the bits off.
I have had quotes of £400 no vat to replace it (box removed already). The box isn't that hard to get out, just awkward.
Obviously other bearings are in there, and if these are done too they will need replaced, not all are available aftermarket, some may be Porsche only.
Back to gearboxes, my 1st gear syncro ring self destructed and when driving to the garage for its replacement (quiet times chosen with no 1st gear!), the gearbox started to whine for the first time at A road / Motorway speeds. Maybe some of the broken parts internally started to cause this.
I concluded that probably my best, cheapest option was to swap the box with a low mileage secondhand unit from Germany and I've been very happy with that decision as it limited the time and the cost of the fix and all round feels like a box with 90,000 fewer miles on it. Unless you do a very thorough, very expensive refresh, there is a danger that it will soon break again... At the moment there are a few, in some cases very low mileage boxes available in Germany for very good prices from seemingly pretty honest sellers.
I concluded that probably my best, cheapest option was to swap the box with a low mileage secondhand unit from Germany and I've been very happy with that decision as it limited the time and the cost of the fix and all round feels like a box with 90,000 fewer miles on it. Unless you do a very thorough, very expensive refresh, there is a danger that it will soon break again... At the moment there are a few, in some cases very low mileage boxes available in Germany for very good prices from seemingly pretty honest sellers.
Here you go - I think this is the one Jon was talking about
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Porsche-911-996-Getriebe-G...
Good luck - can't be nice needing a box. I have the leisure of time at least ...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Porsche-911-996-Getriebe-G...
Good luck - can't be nice needing a box. I have the leisure of time at least ...
Edited by nebpor on Thursday 15th March 13:49
edc said:
Just FYI Brooklands will normally quite happily give you club stand space for nothing for their regular calendar events if the car profile fits their event theme. You could plan in a handful through the year.
You'll still be charged the £14.50 entrance fee that includes breakfast for this one though 
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