Addy Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 Can anyone in the group recommend a good mechanic to get my 2004 Boxster S gearbox fixed? It starts kicking out of 2nd gear and makes a bit of grinding noise. It is making me anxious. I used to get it serviced at Nine Plus but those guys closed shop. Am looking for specialists who have lot of experience working with gearboxes. I am guessing some might do a great job with regular service but may not be able to fix gearboxes. Also hoping that I don't have to rob a bank to pay for them Also trying to figure out if it is cheaper to get a second hand gearbox instead of getting the current one fixed.Addy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 where are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted 7November, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 Based in Melbourne in the inner Northern Suburbs. However I am happy to travel as long as it is within Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 If it helps - My guy about 4 months ago pulled apart my transmission (whining noise) -bearings replaced and adjusted the shims. Its a 2004 996 tip.Autobach - http://www.autobach.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted 7November, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 Thanks for that Macca. By any chance do you remember how much it set you back by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 There are a few guys eastern subs side. Nineauto is Stuart who was originally nineplus, There's another crew in eltham and another guy that a lot of the guys recommend @hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 There are a few guys eastern subs side. Nineauto is Stuart who was originally nineplus, There's another crew in eltham and another guy that a lot of the guys recommend @hughNick Cascone; http://www.casconeautosport.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 Try Michael at Autoart in Preston. Weissach Sport are also in the north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 Thanks for that Macca. By any chance do you remember how much it set you back by? I cant remember as had the IMS done with it. Invoice is in the office , will PM it to you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 7November, 2016 Report Share Posted 7November, 2016 Thanks for that Macca. By any chance do you remember how much it set you back by? I cant remember as had the IMS done with it. Invoice is in the office , will PM it to you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 8November, 2016 Report Share Posted 8November, 2016 Weird - i sent a PM but it doesnt show in my messages - ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted 9November, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9November, 2016 Thanks all for the recommendations. I went to the following guys:Nick Cascone - He checked and said that that fixing might be around $5K + labour. He suggested it might be cheaper to replace the gearbox with a second hand one imported from US. But it will be around $7K mark including labour.WeltMeister - Also said it might be between 5K to 10K to repair the gearbox but can only tell once they open it. Not sure what to do. Any suggestions from the group??@Macca - Wierd that I didn't get any PM. Not sure what happened there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR901 Posted 9November, 2016 Report Share Posted 9November, 2016 Try Toby James at Cairns Classic and Modern Porsche in Hallam. He's done three 911 transmissions for me (for racing) with great success and bullet proof reliability. I like Toby because he's honest, explains what's wrong & only replaces what is required....Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 9November, 2016 Report Share Posted 9November, 2016 Try Toby James at Cairns Classic and Modern Porsche in Hallam. He's done three 911 transmissions for me (for racing) with great success and bullet proof reliability. I like Toby because he's honest, explains what's wrong & only replaces what is required....CheersI like Toby too for the reasons outlined by MR901. He's built my 915 box and looks after 3 of my cars. Very honest and pleasant chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 9November, 2016 Report Share Posted 9November, 2016 Wreckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 9November, 2016 Report Share Posted 9November, 2016 Can buy this entire car for a bit more! Pull the new box out and stick her in yaself, sell the "new" motor, wheels, bonnet, guards, boot lid, seats, roof, lights, steering wheel etc - all the easy stuff to unbolt - on fleabay at cheap prices and you'll be $5000 ahead and with and a new gearbox!http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/shailer-park/cars-vans-utes/1997-porsche-boxster/1129070339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 10November, 2016 Report Share Posted 10November, 2016 I'd strongly recommend rebuilding the box you have (and getting a warranty with the repair) over importing one of unknown quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t888 Posted 14November, 2016 Report Share Posted 14November, 2016 Can buy this entire car for a bit more! Pull the new box out and stick her in yaself, sell the "new" motor, wheels, bonnet, guards, boot lid, seats, roof, lights, steering wheel etc - all the easy stuff to unbolt - on fleabay at cheap prices and you'll be $5000 ahead and with and a new gearbox!http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/shailer-park/cars-vans-utes/1997-porsche-boxster/1129070339interesting listing, surely it would be less than $1k to get it towed to a decent shop and get oils sorted, if that's the only issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15November, 2016 Report Share Posted 15November, 2016 I assume it won't be the only issue though, after sitting for however many years as soon as you use it something will pop up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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