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Russ Noble · 08-12-07, 03:29 AM

Sorry I Doug, I don't see any advantages particularly if this quote from the article in question is true!

The standard 996 gearbox (G96.00, G96.01, G96.30, and G96.31) is a development all its own which is similar to some current VAG (VW Audi Group) products, but shares almost nothing with other Porsche transmissions. There are many 996s that have suffered from ring and pinion failures, synchronizers, and other maladies at a variety of mileages. The only fix is to replace with a Porsche remanufactured unit, or a good used one. Parts for these gearboxes cannot be obtained by the manufacturer or Porsche. They unfortunately cannot be fixed.

Cheers,

08-12-07, 03:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Russ Noble Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 20	Re: Porsche G50-G96 Sorry I Doug, I don't see any advantages particularly if this quote from the article in question is true! The standard 996 gearbox (G96.00, G96.01, G96.30, and G96.31) is a development all its own which is similar to some current VAG (VW Audi Group) products, but shares almost nothing with other Porsche transmissions. There are many 996s that have suffered from ring and pinion failures, synchronizers, and other maladies at a variety of mileages. The only fix is to replace with a Porsche remanufactured unit, or a good used one. Parts for these gearboxes cannot be obtained by the manufacturer or Porsche. They unfortunately cannot be fixed. Cheers, __________________ Scratchbuilt Gulf Mk1, forged, dry sumped 351W. 930 LSD & spraybar, 10s & 14s. Slowly getting there http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-buil...atchbuilt.html