Any ideas of the fault here?

[rich1231]

On my 996TT

Intermittently extreme force is needed to enter any and all gears. Engine doesn’t need to be running for this to happen. Clutch pedal fully depressed. It feels like the gearbox/clutch doesn’t line up correctly.

While driving the gear stick will jump out of gear into neutral. This happens once every 100 miles or so. Regular occurrence. This is not driver error, gear is fully engaged then something comes loose on a bumpy road surface and pop its out in neutral.

Even when gears do not require brute force to engage, they are variably notchy. No consistent gear change feel. No smooth gear change feel at all, compared to what I have experience on other 996TT’s I have driven.

[domster]

Maybe gearshift cable needs adjusting? If it is a fraction out, or fouling something, you may find it difficult to operate the box. It may even have stretched I suppose, as that's what happens to accelerator cables etc.

If this is the case, it should be a relatively easy and cheap fix. Any competent tech can advise.

[rich1231]

Dom,

Its in the dealer now and on its way elswhere on Thursday. :-) once the issue is resolved...

Rich

[domster]

If it's the gearshift cable you can owe me two pints. If not, we'll call it quits

[fergus]

selector fork issue?

[james_j]

What's the mileage?

Have you changed the oil?

If not, perhaps drain it and have a look - any gold-coloured filings? If so, this could be trouble - synchro chewed up possibly.

(Assuming Porsche use that sort of material for their synchro)

[turbobloke]

james_j said:

What's the mileage? (Assuming Porsche use that sort of material for their synchro)

AFAIK they do, worn 3rd gear synchro ring detected, gold coloured filings found, gearbox rebuilt paid the bill

>> Edited by turbobloke on Tuesday 7th September 08:09

[rich1231]

28k miles but problem experienced from pretty much new

[rich1231]

No gearbox prob found :-(...

2.2k for a clutch and flywheel replacement...

but on the understanding if I have any gearbox issue its covered under warranty.

[domster]

Aaah, so obvious we didn't even think you'd knackered the clutch... Must be the way you drive 'em, Rich