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Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 4 2017, 12:15 PM

Happening Dec 30-31.


UPDATE 11/1/17 - Address is
3200 Roxbury Rd
Charles City, VA 23030

Don't stay at the Star Motel! Its close, but nasty.

After talking with some folks, I think it would help to know ball park figures on repair cost as parts will depend on your needs. Usual cost including tuition, new bearings, seal kit, and the usual worn out parts (All used parts - 1st teeth/band/slider, 2nd teeth/band/slider) is about $1450. The maximum cost I could calculate with all parts, the bearings, seal kit, tuition, and a new 1/R slider is $1900.

Also, say your box needs something done, new R/P which I will not have time to replace likely at the clinic, I will take it back with me and do it at the shop and ship it out to you. With shipping, parts, labor this scenario would cost you an additional $550. So, worst case then would be $2450. Not bad for a rebuilt Porsche transmission. However, this scenario has never happened. Food for thought.

If you want to save $100-115 on shipping then feel free to drop off any box you want rebuilt to Scotty's shop and I will retrieve it after the clinic and take it back to the shop and place it in line for rebuild.

Also, contact me if you have cores local or between Columbus, OH and Richmond, VA for sale as I may be interested in picking some up.

UPDATE 10/22/17 - This is happening the weekend of New Years, Sat and Sun. Plan for a long session Sat in particular. Since the list is more finalized I will set up PM with info on bearings and such. I can group buy stuff and save you lots of $$.

Original post:
"So, some of you have kept up with my shit show of a personal life and can understand why I was not doing clinics for a while. Also, I have had to adapt and research to changes in our boxes as what worked 10 yrs ago may not work now; ex would be using old bearings. I have secured a source for new bearings and have verified in many builds that they are robust, and to factory spec, so they can be easily installed. Thus, I am able to once again start offering clinics as my time allows.

I have discussed it with Scotty B and he has graciously offered up his new shop near Richmond, VA as a venue for the clinic. It is within half a days drive for me so it is doable without me missing days from my day job that pays my bills. As soon as I get more time off saved up I will look into doing other clinics around the country, and Canada (yo, Mark!).

So, how does this go? Since there are a lot of new folks on here, click on the links in my sig below to see how we have done these in the past. I am keeping the cost the same ($300/head and 18 and below are free, free to spectate, take pics, etc), but expect to buy new bearing sets off of me. If you insist on using old bearings, I will not warranty that they will last. The more people that we get bearing sets, the cheaper for everyone. Not sure what I will cut off the class size at, I haven't been to Scotty's shop yet to see and will talk more with him as we have done them at his old place in the past and he is savvy.

When? Towards the end of the year is the earliest. Early Dec is looking like a possibility.

Lets see what interest we can generate!

Also, I am always willing to do a clinic here at my shop in OH, 43160. However, I am planning to sell the house/barn and move to the city and I am not sure I will have such a luxurious structure to do such things at in the future. (Divorce is a bitch!).

Guys from LA and NorCal have contacted me privately, they are needing/wanting, and I would love to meet that need as soon as I can. I just need to time off of work.

Washington, Mr242 has lit the fire and you are on my radar.

Canada, I can drive it in a day and Mark has a great place to host (and he just basically kicks ass).

Any others wanna throw their location in as a possible?

Post up here if interested, PM me if very serious and I will assemble a list of parts purchasers so I can see about getting a group discount from my suppliers. Man, I missed doing these "

VA clinic list update 12/10/17

nditiz1 - T*/S/B
LowBridge and son - T/S/B
bahnzai - T/S/B/SL
Movin6 - T/S/B
BENBRO02 - S/B/SL
Cuddyk - B/S
billsimmeth - B/SL
wndsrfr - Bringing for inspection

Posted by: Edward Blume Oct 4 2017, 12:21 PM

This is welcome news!

For anyone not knowing the value, expertise, and beer drinking abilities of the kind Dr., just do a search.

If need a box, there you go.

Great to see you doing this again!

Posted by: BeatNavy Oct 4 2017, 12:24 PM

Sweet! I just redid a box earlier this year watching each chapter of your video about 100 times to make sure I wasn't screwing something up, but I'd still like to do this in person. Count me as definitely interested.

Posted by: bandjoey Oct 4 2017, 12:26 PM

Texas in the Spring

Posted by: flyer86d Oct 4 2017, 12:36 PM

I’d be interested in attending. I have a 902/1 box to freshen up for the 68 911 I am building. Since it came with the tub when I bought it, I have no clue as to the condition. Where is Scotty’s in Virginia? My oldest son went to Virginia Tech and that was about 12 hours from here in central Vermont.

Charlie

Posted by: BeatNavy Oct 4 2017, 12:44 PM

QUOTE(flyer86d @ Oct 4 2017, 02:36 PM)

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 4 2017, 12:51 PM

If you come back here I suggest some place other than the far side of Shelton.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 4 2017, 12:54 PM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 4 2017, 02:51 PM)

Posted by: 76-914 Oct 4 2017, 02:00 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 4 2017, 11:54 AM)

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 4 2017, 02:51 PM)

If you come back here I suggest some place other than the far side of Shelton.

So, the far side of Shelton keeps the riff raff out. Gotcha.

Texas is a definite possibility. Its a big state, though, so where?

As for where in VA, I only know where his old shop was in Charles City (IIRC) and his new place is near that. I sent him a message letting him know I opened this can of worms so he can chime in with particulars on that.

Posted by: altitude411 Oct 4 2017, 02:11 PM

Yea! So glad that you are jumpin back into the pool.


*(...Someone call maintenance and let them know...)

Posted by: jesse7flying Oct 4 2017, 02:13 PM

+1 for TX. DFW would be great!!
Jesse

Posted by: crash914 Oct 4 2017, 02:52 PM

I can offer up my new shop also if you want to do one further north...

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 4 2017, 03:02 PM

So I get this PM with just "So?" This "So" guy has quite the nerve.

Yes Evil I can host another one....

Posted by: Mr.242 Oct 4 2017, 03:05 PM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 4 2017, 11:51 AM)

Posted by: aharder Oct 4 2017, 03:37 PM

+1 For Texas, yes Dallas would be good but I'll be good for anyplace in Texas !!

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 4 2017, 03:43 PM

Dude, I would love to do an Austin one and have contacts there (non 914). Always need a place to do it and an agreement on trading service and goods for the rent.

Posted by: nditiz1 Oct 4 2017, 03:50 PM

I am in for a VA one, even better if you used the shop in MD since its even closer for me

Posted by: cn2800 Oct 4 2017, 05:20 PM

Another 'yes' for one in Texas! My shop is available for use, but I'm up in the panhandle, which wouldn't be much help for the folks down south.

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 4 2017, 05:39 PM

Just so you know mark, I offered my place if no one else stepped up prior to you and mike deciding upon Shelton. We clear on that one?

Posted by: wndsrfr Oct 4 2017, 06:22 PM

Very interested in the Richmond clinic....likely will have two 901's to get into....

John

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 4 2017, 07:45 PM

Looking at my schedule a "Dr Evil's Canadian Tranny Clinic" would have to be somewhere mid-Jan at the earliest, but just about any weekend right through the spring should be good to go.
Later in the spring for the any brave enough to camp, but there's hotels and BnB's in the area. Or winter my shop is heated if you have a cot.

As usual the Evil one scams a soft bed in the house.

Posted by: Calwaterbear Oct 4 2017, 08:59 PM

Im in if and when you get to California

Posted by: Mr.242 Oct 4 2017, 09:58 PM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 4 2017, 04:39 PM)

Posted by: Krieger Oct 4 2017, 10:11 PM

You have a place to stay in N Cal if you need.

Posted by: David in VA Oct 5 2017, 07:18 AM

Definitely in for one in/near Richmond.

Posted by: mobymutt Oct 5 2017, 07:54 AM

I'd be interested in attending one at Mark's. Actually, I wouldn't even mind doing a road trip for one, but I probably can't attend until the new year.

Posted by: motorvated Oct 5 2017, 11:57 AM

Denver?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 5 2017, 01:09 PM

QUOTE(motorvated @ Oct 5 2017, 01:57 PM)

Posted by: cn2800 Oct 5 2017, 01:30 PM

QUOTE(motorvated @ Oct 5 2017, 12:57 PM)

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Oct 6 2017, 10:32 PM

Posted by: Matty900 Oct 7 2017, 11:37 AM

Mark and I have talked about getting you to come out to Oregon to 914 Rubber fpr a clinic. How many guy's do you need for a trip out?

Posted by: Morrie Oct 8 2017, 11:07 AM

QUOTE(bandjoey @ Oct 4 2017, 01:26 PM)

Texas in the Spring

Posted by: Mblizzard Oct 9 2017, 06:23 PM

Done this in Richmond. Would do it again! Cold take someone's tranny an build it for them. You just learn so much from the Dr.!

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 10 2017, 11:04 AM

QUOTE(Matty900 @ Oct 7 2017, 01:37 PM)

Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 10 2017, 11:42 AM

Don't need a trans rebuild, but if there's a BBQ/event at Scotty's, I'll be there

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 10 2017, 12:09 PM

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Oct 10 2017, 01:42 PM)

Don't need a trans rebuild, but if there's a BBQ/event at Scotty's, I'll be there

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 10 2017, 01:39 PM

I'm in (coming from MA) and would also like to do my synchros. if my son (21yrs) and I come together is that $600?

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 10 2017, 03:34 PM

Put me down for attending at ScottyB's

Posted by: lvnzdrm Oct 10 2017, 06:21 PM

Transmission built from last clinic at Scottys still running great. I'd be in for lending a hand and talking shop.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 10 2017, 06:52 PM

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 10 2017, 03:39 PM)

Posted by: 68911l Oct 10 2017, 06:55 PM

I'm in for the Richmond clinic

Posted by: flippa Oct 10 2017, 07:27 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 10 2017, 10:04 AM)

Posted by: flippa Oct 10 2017, 07:32 PM

Just messing with ya Mike.

I attended one several years ago at Mort's place in NY. It was a great time hanging out, wrenching, drinking and eating. An event that shouldn't be missed.

I would stop by just for the company and party if it wasn't so far away.

Posted by: bahnzai Oct 10 2017, 09:10 PM

I would like to do the Richmond clinic, if I can make the date, once it is settled. Typically what is the price for the bearings above the clinic cost?
Thanks!

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 11 2017, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(flippa @ Oct 10 2017, 09:27 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 10 2017, 10:04 AM)

Less would just cost more, but could be more intimate and we could do some extra stuff maybe.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 11 2017, 11:24 AM

QUOTE(bahnzai @ Oct 10 2017, 11:10 PM)

Posted by: Keith914 Oct 11 2017, 03:57 PM

I am in for a Southern California clinic.

Posted by: forrestkhaag Oct 11 2017, 04:02 PM

SoCal or AZ and I'm all in / on your schedule.

Cheers



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Posted by: forrestkhaag Oct 11 2017, 04:04 PM

Also: Dr. , I have a place in Laguna Beach (SoCal) and in Scottsdale AZ with an extra bedroom and fridge full of beer if you need a place to stay while teaching your magic in this area.


Forrest

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 12 2017, 08:24 AM

Ooooo, this sounds doable

Posted by: billsimmeth Oct 12 2017, 02:32 PM

Count me in for the Virginia clinic.

Posted by: rmdinmd Oct 12 2017, 08:31 PM

va clinic sounds good.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 13 2017, 12:59 PM

OK, list in the bottom of the first post is updated. If your name is on there and you are not wanting to be a paid participant, let me know. If your name is not on there and you want to be a paid participant, let me know. I hope to nail down a date this weekend so we can better plan. Also, let me know what your transmission problems are so I can bring enough parts.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 17 2017, 07:24 AM

Spoke with Scotty, he is having his usual crappy luck with phone and computer taking a crap at the same time so he is kind of cut off from the internet at the moment. He says that mid Dec and later works best for him. What say you all? I know Xmas and New Years are in that range, and that can mess things up some. I could do early Dec, or even better for me would be New Years weekend as I get New Years Day off and it is on Monday, and I will already be over at his place as is tradition. Let me know your thoughts!

Posted by: ThreeV8s Oct 17 2017, 06:24 PM

How mechanically inclined does one need to be to come to one of these and do the rebuild? I have no experience of the sort and have never removed/installed a gearbox or major component, so assuming I could find someone to help me through that part of it, this sounds like an amazing opportunity.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 17 2017, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(ThreeV8s @ Oct 17 2017, 08:24 PM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 18 2017, 07:42 AM

Ok, how does New Years weekend sound to everyone? If necessary, I can come out the Friday before, but anticipate that we will work 9a-midnight the first day (possibly end sooner depending on need), and 9a to about noon-1 the second day so you still will have the evening to enjoy a quiet New Years. This is the tentative week at at this point.

Posted by: BeatNavy Oct 18 2017, 08:11 AM

I probably can't make that weekend. I could probably do the next weekend (1/5 - 1/7).

It may be tough any time immediately before, during, or after the holidays, but you gotta pick a date that you think works, especially for you. I'd love to go to this if I can, even if I don't have a tranny in full need of rebuild.

What does everyone else say? The good doctor needs some feedback so he can lock something in...

Posted by: bulitt Oct 18 2017, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 4 2017, 02:15 PM)

Posted by: billsimmeth Oct 18 2017, 12:07 PM

New Year's weekend works for me. The wife sleeps through it every year anyway. I can make most any other weekend in Dec-Jan except the first in December (12/2-3). Thanks.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 18 2017, 12:17 PM

QUOTE(bulitt @ Oct 18 2017, 10:18 AM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 4 2017, 02:15 PM)

I have discussed it with Scotty B and he has graciously offered up his new shop near Richmond, VA as a venue for the clinic.

Scooby Bee got a new shop?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 18 2017, 12:18 PM

QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Oct 18 2017, 10:11 AM)

Posted by: flyer86d Oct 18 2017, 12:54 PM

I can do New Years. I am flexible though too.

Charlie

Posted by: ThreeV8s Oct 18 2017, 02:39 PM

I am questionable at this point since a lot of stars have to align and I already have a few projects I will be doing to this recently purchased gem over the winter. I appreciate the feedback from your reply to my post and will let you know if I can make this clinic work. Is there a ballpark deadline yet for confirmation?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 18 2017, 03:45 PM

QUOTE(ThreeV8s @ Oct 18 2017, 04:39 PM)

Posted by: Philip W. Oct 19 2017, 09:04 AM

add me to the list for VA.
I have a spare box of complete unknown shape or condition and would like to do this to get a stock box as option over the one I have that has the gear changes we did last time .

Phil

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 19 2017, 10:45 AM

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Oct 19 2017, 11:04 AM)

Posted by: bretth Oct 19 2017, 11:00 AM

Damn I wish this was closer to me. 7 hours drive. Hopefully can have another event further north.

Posted by: jfort Oct 19 2017, 11:10 AM

I, too, would like to attend the Richmond one. Has the date been established?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 19 2017, 11:26 AM

QUOTE(jfort @ Oct 19 2017, 01:10 PM)

Posted by: David in VA Oct 19 2017, 12:49 PM

I can't make New Year's, will be out of town. Wish I could.

David

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 19 2017, 01:45 PM

QUOTE(David in VA @ Oct 19 2017, 02:49 PM)

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 20 2017, 06:40 AM

so what days are we looking at? is this a 1 day class and if so we are shooting for New Years day?

Posted by: BeatNavy Oct 20 2017, 07:14 AM

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 20 2017, 08:40 AM)

Posted by: David in VA Oct 20 2017, 08:14 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 19 2017, 01:45 PM)

QUOTE(David in VA @ Oct 19 2017, 02:49 PM)

I can't make New Year's, will be out of town. Wish I could.

David

Major bummer. Date may get pushed back if too many have to drop out, but not likely to move it forward.

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 20 2017, 11:29 AM

QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Oct 20 2017, 09:14 AM)

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 20 2017, 08:40 AM)

so what days are we looking at? is this a 1 day class and if so we are shooting for New Years day?

I believe it's listed in post 57: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=317325&view=findpost&p=2538908

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 20 2017, 12:52 PM

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 20 2017, 01:29 PM)

QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Oct 20 2017, 09:14 AM)

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 20 2017, 08:40 AM)

so what days are we looking at? is this a 1 day class and if so we are shooting for New Years day?

I believe it's listed in post 57: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=317325&view=findpost&p=2538908

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 22 2017, 04:52 PM

so sounds like this is a go... are we going to get a PM/Email with an address and list of tools we need to bring?

I'm looking to book my hotel soon so I don't run into issues on that weekend and I'm so ready for this class... my son and i did this today



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Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 22 2017, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 22 2017, 06:52 PM)

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 23 2017, 06:07 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 22 2017, 08:57 PM)

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Oct 22 2017, 06:52 PM)

so sounds like this is a go... are we going to get a PM/Email with an address and list of tools we need to bring?

I'm looking to book my hotel soon so I don't run into issues on that weekend and I'm so ready for this class... my son and i did this today

What is that a pic of? Never seen one.

Nah, no PM or any such. I will update the first post and encourage everyone to check to see that they are either on the list or should not be on the list. As for too list, I will go to one of the old threads linked in my signature and just cut and paste those info. If you havent scrolled through my signature, you should. There is an article in 9Magazine, and links to some old clinics.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 25 2017, 07:55 AM

Bumping for late comers. Ill get in touch with those on the list in the first post in a few days so I can start shaking people down for money

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 25 2017, 11:40 AM

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Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 25 2017, 01:12 PM

LOL

Posted by: Mitox Oct 25 2017, 02:04 PM

I'm very interested.

I will be putting the 914 trans on a 3.2 and know almost nothing about transmission.

Is this the course for me?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 25 2017, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(Mitox @ Oct 25 2017, 04:04 PM)

Posted by: Mitox Oct 26 2017, 06:20 AM

QUOTE(Mitox @ Oct 25 2017, 04:04 PM)

Posted by: bahnzai Oct 26 2017, 06:29 AM

I believe I am still in. How & when do we need to send funds?

Posted by: enikolayev Oct 26 2017, 07:37 AM

Wish I could join in on this just to hang out and observe. I'm one hour away in Williamsburg and rebuilt my box with the help of your DVD last year. Unfortunately will be out of the country for the winter.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 26 2017, 08:07 AM

I'll be there to observe and drink your beer.

Your beer.

No, no, YOUR beer. Yes you. Don't pretend I cant see you.

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 26 2017, 09:56 AM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 26 2017, 10:07 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 26 2017, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(bahnzai @ Oct 26 2017, 08:29 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 26 2017, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(enikolayev @ Oct 26 2017, 09:37 AM)

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 26 2017, 10:39 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 26 2017, 11:56 AM)

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 26 2017, 10:07 AM)

I'll be there to observe and drink your beer.

Your beer.

No, no, YOUR beer. Yes you. Don't pretend I cant see you.

Zach

Did Scotty give you the address to the new, new shop? Ill make sure he gets it for you

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 26 2017, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 26 2017, 12:39 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 26 2017, 11:56 AM)

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 26 2017, 10:07 AM)

I'll be there to observe and drink your beer.

Your beer.

No, no, YOUR beer. Yes you. Don't pretend I cant see you.

Zach

Did Scotty give you the address to the new, new shop? Ill make sure he gets it for you

I don't know the address, but I've been there enough to know how to get there from moving the stuff back and forth from the old shop.

Zach

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 26 2017, 04:38 PM

OK, making progress on this and will have the stack out this weekend with pictures up for your review and after reading all of the posts on the old classes in your link it's clear I need to clean them so you can see "hard" edges to better see the wear marks.

I'm ready to pay now so once you help me figure out what parts I need and tell me how to give you money , we'll be ready


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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 26 2017, 05:58 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 26 2017, 04:06 PM)

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 26 2017, 12:39 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 26 2017, 11:56 AM)

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 26 2017, 10:07 AM)

I'll be there to observe and drink your beer.

Your beer.

No, no, YOUR beer. Yes you. Don't pretend I cant see you.

Zach

Did Scotty give you the address to the new, new shop? Ill make sure he gets it for you

I don't know the address, but I've been there enough to know how to get there from moving the stuff back and forth from the old shop.

Zach

No Zach, a different new shop. You can meet us all there. We may be late.

Posted by: Movin6 Oct 26 2017, 10:09 PM

Hello,

I'd be interested, I am in S. NH (An hour north of Boston). My transmission needs 2nd gear synchros, at a minimum. I've owned my 914-6 since 1990, synchros were fine when I got it... ;-)

Timing is good, winter storage so not cutting into driving season. Any possibility of offering it closer? NY maybe? Willing to drive, also noticed someone from Lunenburg going, maybe we can car pool...

Charlie
Amherst, NH
70 914-6 #928

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 27 2017, 06:23 AM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Oct 27 2017, 12:09 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 27 2017, 10:06 AM

first post updated.

Posted by: Red76 Oct 29 2017, 06:00 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 4 2017, 12:15 PM)

Posted by: eyesright Oct 29 2017, 08:04 AM

QUOTE(bandjoey @ Oct 4 2017, 10:26 AM)

Texas in the Spring

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 29 2017, 08:54 AM

QUOTE(Red76 @ Oct 29 2017, 08:00 AM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 4 2017, 12:15 PM)

UPDATE 10/27/17 - Address is
3200 Roxbury Rd
Charles City, VA 23030

Don't stay at the Star Motel! Its close, but nasty.


UPDATE 10/22/17 - This is happening the weekend of New Years, Sat and Sun. Plan for a long session Sat in particular. Since the list is more finalized I will set up PM with info on bearings and such. I can group buy stuff and save you lots of $$.

Original post:
"So, some of you have kept up with my shit show of a personal life and can understand why I was not doing clinics for a while. Also, I have had to adapt and research to changes in our boxes as what worked 10 yrs ago may not work now; ex would be using old bearings. I have secured a source for new bearings and have verified in many builds that they are robust, and to factory spec, so they can be easily installed. Thus, I am able to once again start offering clinics as my time allows.

I have discussed it with Scotty B and he has graciously offered up his new shop near Richmond, VA as a venue for the clinic. It is within half a days drive for me so it is doable without me missing days from my day job that pays my bills. As soon as I get more time off saved up I will look into doing other clinics around the country, and Canada (yo, Mark!).

So, how does this go? Since there are a lot of new folks on here, click on the links in my sig below to see how we have done these in the past. I am keeping the cost the same ($300/head and 18 and below are free, free to spectate, take pics, etc), but expect to buy new bearing sets off of me. If you insist on using old bearings, I will not warranty that they will last. The more people that we get bearing sets, the cheaper for everyone. Not sure what I will cut off the class size at, I haven't been to Scotty's shop yet to see and will talk more with him as we have done them at his old place in the past and he is savvy.

When? Towards the end of the year is the earliest. Early Dec is looking like a possibility.

Lets see what interest we can generate!

Also, I am always willing to do a clinic here at my shop in OH, 43160. However, I am planning to sell the house/barn and move to the city and I am not sure I will have such a luxurious structure to do such things at in the future. (Divorce is a bitch!).

Guys from LA and NorCal have contacted me privately, they are needing/wanting, and I would love to meet that need as soon as I can. I just need to time off of work.

Washington, Mr242 has lit the fire and you are on my radar.

Canada, I can drive it in a day and Mark has a great place to host (and he just basically kicks ass).

Any others wanna throw their location in as a possible?

Post up here if interested, PM me if very serious and I will assemble a list of parts purchasers so I can see about getting a group discount from my suppliers. Man, I missed doing these "

VA clinic list update 10/27/17


wndsrfr
nditiz1
flyer86d - from VT!
Billh1963
LowBridge and son - from MA
68911l
bahnzai
billsimmeth
Phill W.
Movin6

Hey Doc,
Count me in and pls tell me how to get a copy of your dvd. I live in east TN and that would be a short drive for me. Let me know how to get in touch w you directly. This method is time consuming to say the least.
Dave

Posted by: cuddyk Oct 29 2017, 09:09 AM

Hey doc!

I’m a likely go. Will know for sure in a week or two when our holiday travel firms up...

Posted by: LowBridge Oct 29 2017, 11:24 AM

OK.. trans is apart and here are the pics, also need to know if you need us to take apart the dif housing?

gasket measurements are in mm .07mm on the crushed area and .15mm in the area that I think was not crushed





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Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 29 2017, 05:38 PM

Cool, the only things that are of major importance are the pinion and that gasket chunk. Pinion looks servicable and the gasket piece should be perfect. No need for others to post all this. Pulling off side cover and taking a pic of the pinion is sufficient. The rest can stay together.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 31 2017, 09:58 AM

List of participants in the first thread has been updated. Some new people, some not able to make it. Still gonna happen and be a good time.

Posted by: cuddyk Oct 31 2017, 06:36 PM

Count me officially in, Doc!

Posted by: BENBRO02 Oct 31 2017, 08:06 PM

Count me in for Virginia.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 1 2017, 08:16 AM

OK, first post amended to add BERNBRO02 and cuddyk, had two others drop out due to family plans at the same time so we are holding pretty steady at 10 or so coming.

I also amended the first post with some cost info to help planning.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 1 2017, 08:37 AM

Another idea, I will place in the first post, is that if you want to save $100-115 on shipping then feel free to drop off any box you want rebuilt to Scotty's shop and I will retrieve it after the clinic and take it back to the shop and place it in line for rebuild. Always looking for ways to save ya'll some $$.

If anyone has cores, please contact me as I am always looking for those, too.

Posted by: lvnzdrm Nov 2 2017, 06:08 PM

I'm in for Saturday, shop talk and an extra set of hands. I did the last clinic at Scottys shop. I'm looking forward to it

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 6 2017, 10:47 AM

Alright, I am in talks with the bearing distributor to see about a larger order (10 sets plus a few for customers boxes that I am working on). Gonna be a chunk of change. I think I will cap the class off at 10, we seem to maintain at that number any way with some dropping off and others joining up. I have sent PM to everyone on the list, initially, not sure if I contacted everyone on the current updated list so contact me if you haven't directly heard from me. Cant wait for this!

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 6 2017, 12:49 PM

What's the price on cores these days?

Posted by: Boomingbeetle Nov 6 2017, 02:22 PM

I am also very interested in a SoCal/AZ clinic, I will even drive to North Cali. Hopefully you can make it this way in 2018

Posted by: 914Toy Nov 16 2017, 10:48 PM

Hi Doc,

Not sure how to start discussion with you on this sight, so please indulge me with the following question:

I was talking to an experienced Porsche transmission mechanic today about I often have difficulty engaging second gear when the car is at a standstill - no other problems with my tranny. He said that the first gear design is different from second gear on up as first is designed to allow easy engagement when the car is stationary, where as the other gears are suited to engagement when the car is moving forward. I told him of the high regard we "914ers" have of you and he suggested I check his opinion on this difference between engaging gears when our cars are stationary. What is your opinion?

Thanks, Keith.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 17 2017, 10:40 AM

QUOTE(914Toy @ Nov 16 2017, 11:48 PM)

Posted by: 914Toy Nov 17 2017, 09:16 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 17 2017, 08:40 AM)

QUOTE(914Toy @ Nov 16 2017, 11:48 PM)

Hi Doc,

Not sure how to start discussion with you on this sight, so please indulge me with the following question:

I was talking to an experienced Porsche transmission mechanic today about I often have difficulty engaging second gear when the car is at a standstill - no other problems with my tranny. He said that the first gear design is different from second gear on up as first is designed to allow easy engagement when the car is stationary, where as the other gears are suited to engagement when the car is moving forward. I told him of the high regard we "914ers" have of you and he suggested I check his opinion on this difference between engaging gears when our cars are stationary. What is your opinion?

Thanks, Keith.

Hey Keith,

I am always available through PM or email for you or anyone, I address stuff like this all the time

As to your question, its kind of correct, but not clear. For shifting you need to understand the physics and mechanics behind how the transmission shifts:

You move the stick-->through rods the shift fork is actuated--> slider is pushed against the synchro band which has a rough parkerized coating on it that acts similar to a tire tread, it is intended for friction--> through the slider pushing on the synchro band the selected gear is sped up or slowed down to the speed of the shaft that the slider is attached to--> the slider then slides over the synchro band, locks against the dog teeth, and the band obtains some tension in all of this which enables it to retain the slider onto the teeth.

The above happens with every shift, quickly. Now, as far as some gears being designed to shift when stationary, that's not correct. 1st is different, but that is only because you do not "up shift" into first and thus internal to the dog teeth there is one energizing band rather than two (one for up and down shift). I don't have pics to better explain, but the general concept is all I am trying for at the moment. There was an actual bulletin from Porsche on 901 equipped cars instructing NOT to down shift into 1st as it is not necessary and caused premature failure of first gear parts. There are stickers placed in the books for the cars seen at the dealer/service places after this announcement/change.

As for not being able to shift into 2nd at a stand still, this is telling us a few things. You should be able to shift into any gear at any time, essentially. It will be harder the further apart the gears are in ratio and RPM; like harder to shift into first at 50mph. However, at a standstill you should have no issue hitting all of the gears UNLESS your clutch is dragging. When your clutch is dragging it causes the parts of the synchro package on the gear ( for 2nd would be synchro band, blocks, and energizer bands) to push the synchro band out and that makes sliding the slider on harder and can cause grinding or lack of engagement. If you are not getting grinding, then the synchro band is expanding very far and keeping the teeth of the slider from engaging/hitting the dog teeth.

Now, this assessment is based on my interpretation that you have an issue, that is constant, where you cant select 2nd at a standstill. I didn't see any further symptoms to go on so I went a little broad. Consequently, I often block out 1st completely on larger displacement engines with torque levels high enough to make 1st unnecessary and likely to be broken. These cars have no issue selecting 2nd at a stand still

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 20 2017, 12:47 PM

Another quick sign your clutch cable is too lose, you grind going into reverse. You should never grind as they are straight cut and there is no syncro goodies to match them. You basically are ramming the 1/R slider into the idler gear when you shift into R and if there is grinding it is because that idler gear, which is driven by the input shaft, is still spinning.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 29 2017, 02:44 PM

Alright gents, about a month to go. Bearing sets have been ordered as have 1/R sliders. That was a massive chunk of change! I will update the paid status of those that have paid, soon. If you haven't paid, changed mind, wife found out and you are on lock down, let me know. Looking forward to this. Gonna be a busy weekend in that I will be driving out on Fri night after work, Scotty and his friends will be at a concert until 1-2am Sat so likely Ill get a hotel. Meet up and hit the ground running by 9am Sat. End whenever on Sat night. Back at it again on Sun about 9-10am, end likely early afternoon, then Sun night, wake up Mon afternoon, hit the road to get home in time for court on Tues the 2nd at 1pm when my divorce becomes final! Exactly 2 years to the day she left and life is looking up, a lot. Roll with the punches, do no harm, but take not shit and perseverate

Posted by: LowBridge Nov 29 2017, 06:36 PM

We are so pumped for this event and cannot wait to me everyone..

Posted by: cuddyk Nov 30 2017, 09:57 AM

Posted by: BENBRO02 Dec 1 2017, 11:44 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 4 2017, 01:15 PM)

Happening Dec 30-31.


UPDATE 11/1/17 - Address is
3200 Roxbury Rd
Charles City, VA 23030

Don't stay at the Star Motel! Its close, but nasty.

After talking with some folks, I think it would help to know ball park figures on repair cost as parts will depend on your needs. Usual cost including tuition, new bearings, seal kit, and the usual worn out parts (All used parts - 1st teeth/band/slider, 2nd teeth/band/slider) is about $1450. The maximum cost I could calculate with all parts, the bearings, seal kit, tuition, and a new 1/R slider is $1900.

Also, say your box needs something done, new R/P which I will not have time to replace likely at the clinic, I will take it back with me and do it at the shop and ship it out to you. With shipping, parts, labor this scenario would cost you an additional $550. So, worst case then would be $2450. Not bad for a rebuilt Porsche transmission. However, this scenario has never happened. Food for thought.

If you want to save $100-115 on shipping then feel free to drop off any box you want rebuilt to Scotty's shop and I will retrieve it after the clinic and take it back to the shop and place it in line for rebuild.

Also, contact me if you have cores local or between Columbus, OH and Richmond, VA for sale as I may be interested in picking some up.

UPDATE 10/22/17 - This is happening the weekend of New Years, Sat and Sun. Plan for a long session Sat in particular. Since the list is more finalized I will set up PM with info on bearings and such. I can group buy stuff and save you lots of $$.

Original post:
"So, some of you have kept up with my shit show of a personal life and can understand why I was not doing clinics for a while. Also, I have had to adapt and research to changes in our boxes as what worked 10 yrs ago may not work now; ex would be using old bearings. I have secured a source for new bearings and have verified in many builds that they are robust, and to factory spec, so they can be easily installed. Thus, I am able to once again start offering clinics as my time allows.

I have discussed it with Scotty B and he has graciously offered up his new shop near Richmond, VA as a venue for the clinic. It is within half a days drive for me so it is doable without me missing days from my day job that pays my bills. As soon as I get more time off saved up I will look into doing other clinics around the country, and Canada (yo, Mark!).

So, how does this go? Since there are a lot of new folks on here, click on the links in my sig below to see how we have done these in the past. I am keeping the cost the same ($300/head and 18 and below are free, free to spectate, take pics, etc), but expect to buy new bearing sets off of me. If you insist on using old bearings, I will not warranty that they will last. The more people that we get bearing sets, the cheaper for everyone. Not sure what I will cut off the class size at, I haven't been to Scotty's shop yet to see and will talk more with him as we have done them at his old place in the past and he is savvy.

When? Towards the end of the year is the earliest. Early Dec is looking like a possibility.

Lets see what interest we can generate!

Also, I am always willing to do a clinic here at my shop in OH, 43160. However, I am planning to sell the house/barn and move to the city and I am not sure I will have such a luxurious structure to do such things at in the future. (Divorce is a bitch!).

Guys from LA and NorCal have contacted me privately, they are needing/wanting, and I would love to meet that need as soon as I can. I just need to time off of work.

Washington, Mr242 has lit the fire and you are on my radar.

Canada, I can drive it in a day and Mark has a great place to host (and he just basically kicks ass).

Any others wanna throw their location in as a possible?

Post up here if interested, PM me if very serious and I will assemble a list of parts purchasers so I can see about getting a group discount from my suppliers. Man, I missed doing these "

VA clinic list update 11/1/17


wndsrfr
nditiz1
flyer86d - from VT!
LowBridge and son - from MA
bahnzai
billsimmeth
Phill W.
Movin6
BERNBRO02 - Ordered 1/R slider and bearings
Cuddyk

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 3 2017, 09:56 PM

Ok, went through and updated the list on who paid and for what (my notes) and corrected BENBRO02.

The ones marked unsure mean I am unsure if yall are still going. Let me know. Bearings were ordered, and the box came apart on the way from the manufacturer so it was returned with some of the contents. Waiting for another week for the bearings....meanwhile transmission are backing up on my benches.

Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 4 2017, 09:04 AM

Doubt I'll be able to come down and hang out, but I'll let you know if the wife wants to get me out of the house for a day

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 4 2017, 02:32 PM

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Dec 4 2017, 10:04 AM)

Doubt I'll be able to come down and hang out, but I'll let you know if the wife wants to get me out of the house for a day

Posted by: Philip W. Dec 4 2017, 06:00 PM

i have to bow out of this really hate to do that this late kn the game , i have to do a clutch on my d.d.(boxster). ugh! and a throttle body on my daufhters 528i - sucks,
sorry but both of these came up in the last week.

Dr. Phil

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 10 2017, 02:11 PM

Updated first post. Looks like a solid 8 (+1 for son). Getting close.

Posted by: BENBRO02 Dec 15 2017, 08:27 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 10 2017, 03:11 PM)

Updated first post. Looks like a solid 8 (+1 for son). Getting close.

Posted by: BENBRO02 Dec 15 2017, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Dec 4 2017, 07:00 PM)

i have to bow out of this really hate to do that this late kn the game , i have to do a clutch on my d.d.(boxster). ugh! and a throttle body on my daufhters 528i - sucks,
sorry but both of these came up in the last week.

Dr. Phil

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 15 2017, 02:51 PM

QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Dec 15 2017, 09:27 AM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 10 2017, 03:11 PM)

Updated first post. Looks like a solid 8 (+1 for son). Getting close.

If anybody has a hotel recommendation I'd appreciate it.

Posted by: Philip W. Dec 16 2017, 06:52 PM

QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Dec 15 2017, 10:08 AM)

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Dec 4 2017, 07:00 PM)

i have to bow out of this really hate to do that this late kn the game , i have to do a clutch on my d.d.(boxster). ugh! and a throttle body on my daufhters 528i - sucks,
sorry but both of these came up in the last week.

Dr. Phil

Sorry you're not going to make. It was good meeting you and your car at Okteenerfest. (I was the bald guy in the Miata).

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 17 2017, 10:23 AM

A 3 day window is really great. It can be a bit hectic trying to get all of the boxes done in one day.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 17 2017, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Dec 17 2017, 11:23 AM)

Posted by: nditiz1 Dec 18 2017, 10:39 AM

Booked my room at the Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Airport

Posted by: cuddyk Dec 18 2017, 02:40 PM

Same.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 18 2017, 02:50 PM

I haven't booked yet. Need to see when I can get into town. I will try to get off early that day, but I will be leaving an 8 hour shift to drive 7 hours. Gonna be a looooong day.

Posted by: 98101 Dec 18 2017, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(Mr.242 @ Oct 4 2017, 01:05 PM)

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 4 2017, 11:51 AM)

If you come back here I suggest some place other than the far side of Shelton.

Well a Shelon location is better than what Kevin offered!
I can help by housing Dr. Evil, don't have a shop place other than Shelton. So who's offering a spot in the Seattle area?

Posted by: Movin6 Dec 21 2017, 10:22 AM

Update" A bit behind schedule, I have the transaxle out and case washed (Engine degreaser at the local do-it-yourself car wash)

(My 'ace in the hole' if needed is a spare transmission in my mom's barn... But that's a 74 914-4 so different gear ratios... but could steal parts if needed... )

Plan is to get the gear stack out in next day of two for inspection.

Have hotel near airport, carpooling down w LowBridge so lots of 914 talk on trip down!

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 24 2017, 12:27 PM

Hardware packages for the students.


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Posted by: Mblizzard Dec 24 2017, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 24 2017, 10:27 AM)

Posted by: LowBridge Dec 24 2017, 03:27 PM

I'd like the second from the top right side please.. we have a good feeling about that shine bowl of parts

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 24 2017, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Dec 24 2017, 04:27 PM)

I'd like the second from the top right side please.. we have a good feeling about that shine bowl of parts

Posted by: cuddyk Dec 24 2017, 05:39 PM

I'll take the second from the bottom left .

It was nice to give my case a coat of alumi-blast today and not worry about masking off the nuts. Looking forward to next weekend.

Merry xmas!

Posted by: wndsrfr Dec 24 2017, 06:23 PM

I'm planning on bringing Kermee with the box in it to have you take a look at the oil as it drains & then we'll pull the stack for inspection & replace whatever is necessary. Also got another box of unknown condition I'm bringing...

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 24 2017, 07:16 PM

Maybe I should pop in, will not be that far away when I drop a horse off in North Carolina on Saturday morning.

Shoe

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 25 2017, 12:12 AM

QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Dec 24 2017, 07:23 PM)

Posted by: wndsrfr Dec 25 2017, 02:02 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 24 2017, 10:12 PM)

QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Dec 24 2017, 07:23 PM)

I'm planning on bringing Kermee with the box in it to have you take a look at the oil as it drains & then we'll pull the stack for inspection & replace whatever is necessary. Also got another box of unknown condition I'm bringing...

Doing a remove and install at the clinic is a no go. I will be tasked with 8 people and unless you can get it out and in, and have clearance from Scotty as I don’t know his space situation, but know it’s limited, there is no way to accomplish this.

Posted by: Edward Blume Dec 25 2017, 06:52 AM

QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Dec 24 2017, 05:16 PM)

Maybe I should pop in, will not be that far away when I drop a horse off in North Carolina on Saturday morning.

Shoe

Posted by: Movin6 Dec 25 2017, 11:17 AM

Thanks for the info about the shiny new hardware! I was wondering about that... Heading out to garage shortly to finish disassembly of intermediate plate.

Is there a 'special tools list' that I should think about packing as I stare at my roller tool box, wondering what I should take?

... like a 'big azz wrench' or special deep socket so we don't have to use an adjustable like A saw in a thread somewhere here... Hangars and parts boxes to keep parts organized? Snap ring pliers?

I just spotted a broken race on the inside of the intermediate plate, maybe the reverse gear, bearings were held in place till I took it apart... I assume this is one of the bearings in the kit?

Sorry I'm behind schedule, hopefully pics coming soon!

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 25 2017, 12:58 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Dec 25 2017, 12:17 PM)

Posted by: Movin6 Dec 25 2017, 06:14 PM

Hope I did it right... Here is a link to photos of the gear stack. Hopefully all is good / re-build-able. I had the impression this was the minimum needed to do to get the stack out. I have the gasket.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q86ctjx0fop9h0h/AACCg-vqFS_GcOu6o2ZVBxsYa?dl=0

Thanks!
Charlie

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 25 2017, 01:58 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Dec 25 2017, 12:17 PM)

Thanks for the info about the shiny new hardware! I was wondering about that... Heading out to garage shortly to finish disassembly of intermediate plate.

Is there a 'special tools list' that I should think about packing as I stare at my roller tool box, wondering what I should take?

... like a 'big azz wrench' or special deep socket so we don't have to use an adjustable like A saw in a thread somewhere here... Hangars and parts boxes to keep parts organized? Snap ring pliers?

I just spotted a broken race on the inside of the intermediate plate, maybe the reverse gear, bearings were held in place till I took it apart... I assume this is one of the bearings in the kit?

Sorry I'm behind schedule, hopefully pics coming soon!

Where did you get the idea that you had to do a full tear down? That all happens at the clinic. I hope you saved th gasket so we can measure it. No special tools needed, I bring all of that. Bearings in the kit are both roller bearings and both int plate bearings.

You can look in my signature below for links to last clinics for more clarity. The instructions are the same every time.

Posted by: BENBRO02 Dec 25 2017, 06:23 PM

Do I need to bring any tools with me? If so, what should I bring?

Thanks

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 25 2017, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Dec 25 2017, 07:14 PM)

Hope I did it right... Here is a link to photos of the gear stack. Hopefully all is good / re-build-able. I had the impression this was the minimum needed to do to get the stack out. I have the gasket.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q86ctjx0fop9h0h/AACCg-vqFS_GcOu6o2ZVBxsYa?dl=0

Thanks!
Charlie

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 25 2017, 01:58 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Dec 25 2017, 12:17 PM)

Thanks for the info about the shiny new hardware! I was wondering about that... Heading out to garage shortly to finish disassembly of intermediate plate.

Is there a 'special tools list' that I should think about packing as I stare at my roller tool box, wondering what I should take?

... like a 'big azz wrench' or special deep socket so we don't have to use an adjustable like A saw in a thread somewhere here... Hangars and parts boxes to keep parts organized? Snap ring pliers?

I just spotted a broken race on the inside of the intermediate plate, maybe the reverse gear, bearings were held in place till I took it apart... I assume this is one of the bearings in the kit?

Sorry I'm behind schedule, hopefully pics coming soon!

Where did you get the idea that you had to do a full tear down? That all happens at the clinic. I hope you saved th gasket so we can measure it. No special tools needed, I bring all of that. Bearings in the kit are both roller bearings and both int plate bearings.

You can look in my signature below for links to last clinics for more clarity. The instructions are the same every time.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 25 2017, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Dec 25 2017, 07:23 PM)

Posted by: cuddyk Dec 28 2017, 09:55 PM

Looking forward to the clinic this weekend. But not the 7 hour drive . It's still on, right?

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 28 2017, 10:06 PM

Hell yes it’s on! I also have a 7hr drive.

Posted by: bahnzai Dec 29 2017, 05:08 AM

You guys almost make me feel guilty for coasting in around 6 hours

At least I don’t have to work today too, on top of the drive, like Mike is!

Posted by: LowBridge Dec 29 2017, 05:41 AM

we'll be on the road in about 45 minutes... so see you'll tomorrow

Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 29 2017, 08:58 AM

Make sure that shop heater is working, it's going to be darn cold this weekend and next week!!!

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 29 2017, 09:20 AM

Funny story, I got today off so slept in a little, getting things loaded and ready right now. Plan is hit road at 12. Sleeping at shop tonight. For heat stuff, I have a huge torpedo heater that is propane powered so we should be fine. Bring warm clothes, tho. I think most of us from the north lands get that, tho.

Posted by: billsimmeth Dec 29 2017, 09:26 AM

I live about 2 hrs away, so was planning on driving down tomorrow AM. Still planning on a 9AM start?

Posted by: lvnzdrm Dec 29 2017, 01:36 PM

I am about 20 minutes from the Shop, if any one want to get together for dinner tonight, let me know.

Jon

Posted by: nditiz1 Dec 29 2017, 02:51 PM

I'm a little less than 3 hours away. Looks like a little snow is moving in. I think they said an inch throughout MD 2AM - 8AM. See you all tomorrow morning.

Posted by: cuddyk Dec 29 2017, 07:44 PM

Just arrived in Richmond. See y’all in the am...

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 29 2017, 09:52 PM

I’m getting gas in Goochland. About 1 hr out. See y’all 9 am.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 30 2017, 06:27 AM

Hitting Waffle House at 8. Anyone is invited. The one closest to the shop

Posted by: LowBridge Dec 30 2017, 06:39 AM

2395 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton, VA 23141 Looks like the closest one?

Posted by: wndsrfr Dec 30 2017, 08:31 PM

Awesome event that Mike's putting on, benches covered with gearboxes being refreshed, top quality instruction & much humor to boot. Here's one layout after disassembly.
Mine however not so good, ouch! the good Doctor will have to take it with him for a fresh r/p install.


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Posted by: Mblizzard Dec 30 2017, 08:54 PM

Ouch! I almost came again just to walk through the build. It was amazing how much I learned and forgot!

Posted by: billsimmeth Dec 31 2017, 06:49 AM

Awesome day! Hard to believe we got all those boxes rebuilt in one day (a long one).. I learned a shit load and had a great time doing it!

Thanks Mike for putting this on and Scotty B for hosting. And thanks to all the fellow attendees who lent a hand, shared tools, supplies, knowledge and humor.

Highly recommended!

Posted by: Tbrown4x4 Dec 31 2017, 07:14 AM

Totally agree^^ . I went as an observer in Shelton, WA. Learned a bunch, and met a lot of great people. We need to keep Mike traveling and teaching.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 31 2017, 09:40 AM

This was a great group! I had a blast and it was great to reconnect with my Porsche friends. Can’t believe I broke my finger on Fri and managed to get this event done in record time.

Posted by: nditiz1 Dec 31 2017, 11:13 AM

I had a great time with some good people. Thanks to the Doc and Scotty.

Now I have a sorted tranny, next will be to finish putting my motor back together, install both back in, and drive the hell out of it.

Posted by: cuddyk Dec 31 2017, 04:08 PM

Awesome time! Thanks Doc, for being so generous and patient...and Scotty...you were a great host. The coffee bar was much appreciated after (and before) a 7 hour drive. Impressive that the Evil one was able to handle all of us newbies while he was down a digit. Especially getting those snap rings on.

Here are some pics from the day. I wanted to make a youtube video, but it was nonstop cleaning and building! Happy to host one of these in the NY burbs anytime...

Posted by: mb911 Dec 31 2017, 04:11 PM

I spie some some 914-6 heat exchangers and an m&k muffler on the wall.

Posted by: LowBridge Jan 1 2018, 10:24 AM

what a fantastic time and thanks to Scotty B for hosting in a super location and Dr Evil for putting on a killer class (no one tells you how funny he is).

I also enjoyed getting to know new World memebers...

my son and I and my son and my Dad/Granddad


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Posted by: BENBRO02 Jan 1 2018, 10:52 PM

I also want to thank Mike and Scotty. I learned so much and also enjoyed meeting more 914world members. Thanks to all the guys that lent me a hand when needed. It was the most fun I have ever had while working so hard. I hoping to see some of you at Hershey or Ockteenerfest in Helen, GA later this year.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 5 2018, 02:35 PM

QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Jan 1 2018, 11:52 PM)

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Jan 6 2018, 08:23 AM

I hated to miss it, but just could not get there that time of year. Maybe a nother one closish soon?

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 6 2018, 10:50 AM

My place in OH is always available. Selling the big country house with the barn by May, though.

Posted by: draganc Jan 14 2018, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Jan 6 2018, 07:23 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 16 2018, 11:29 AM

QUOTE(draganc @ Jan 15 2018, 12:06 AM)

QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Jan 6 2018, 07:23 AM)

I hated to miss it, but just could not get there that time of year. Maybe a nother one closish soon?

+1

I know the last clinic was just a few weeks ago, but, any idea when you will be doing another one?

Posted by: 98101 Jan 16 2018, 11:34 AM

Sorry to hear about your mom.

Posted by: LowBridge Jan 16 2018, 11:49 AM

sorry to hear about your mother... I hope the treatment goes well.

Posted by: crash914 Jan 16 2018, 11:56 AM

ditto on the news.

Open offer to use my new garage space, barn and lot to host a mid Atlantic clinic. Just outside Baltimore, (the good side) Easy access of I70.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 16 2018, 12:13 PM

QUOTE(crash914 @ Jan 16 2018, 12:56 PM)

Posted by: crash914 Jan 16 2018, 12:58 PM

its all relative.

Posted by: wndsrfr Jan 16 2018, 09:39 PM

Yikes, lots going on for sure....here's hoping for the best with your mom's treatment....

Posted by: Movin6 Jun 7 2018, 02:56 PM

Circling back, getting ready to re-install my rebuilt transaxle. (Hey - every time I went to the garage this winter it was cold...) ;-)

I have a 'left over' part. (Pic attached) Pea-Nut shaped. calling Dr. Evil... Please tell me it's not too far into it...

Maybe this is what I get for being a wize azz - Dr Evil made it so I have 1 forward gear and 5 reverse?!


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Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 7 2018, 10:02 PM

I answered your email. Based on what we find, I’ll write it up here. I am thinking this is a spare and there is an easy test.

Posted by: Movin6 Jun 8 2018, 12:42 PM

Thanks! I'm pretty sure it's not a spare, looks like part # 901.303.211.01 "Detent". #20 on attached diagram.

What is the test? (Transaxle is still out of the car.)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 12:02 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 8 2018, 02:51 PM

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

Posted by: Movin6 Jun 18 2018, 06:40 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 18 2018, 08:07 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

Posted by: Movin6 Jun 21 2018, 07:36 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 18 2018, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

No need to remove anything. Please re-read my instructions from this step and let me know what needs clarified.
"shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod (next rod in). If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. " Ill bet you $100 that what you have is a spare from one of the parts boxes. The fork you see is on the rod I was talking about. Move the fork/slider fore or aft to lock that in a gear, then try to shift the other rod/fork/slider. If you can even budge the next rod/fork/slider then that piece is missing.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 21 2018, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 21 2018, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 18 2018, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

No need to remove anything. Please re-read my instructions from this step and let me know what needs clarified.
"shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod (next rod in). If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. " Ill bet you $100 that what you have is a spare from one of the parts boxes. The fork you see is on the rod I was talking about. Move the fork/slider fore or aft to lock that in a gear, then try to shift the other rod/fork/slider. If you can even budge the next rod/fork/slider then that piece is missing.

The detent is mine... I can move one fork all the way and still move another. Can I trade the $100 I just 'won' for instructions to put it back in? :-/

Posted by: Movin6 Jun 22 2018, 09:48 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 21 2018, 11:00 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 21 2018, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 18 2018, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

No need to remove anything. Please re-read my instructions from this step and let me know what needs clarified.
"shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod (next rod in). If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. " Ill bet you $100 that what you have is a spare from one of the parts boxes. The fork you see is on the rod I was talking about. Move the fork/slider fore or aft to lock that in a gear, then try to shift the other rod/fork/slider. If you can even budge the next rod/fork/slider then that piece is missing.

The detent is mine... I can move one fork all the way and still move another. Can I trade the $100 I just 'won' for instructions to put it back in? :-/

At this point, we should talk. I will verify the test with you. You can move the first and third rod, but not any adjacent rod. I’ll get you hooked up.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 22 2018, 12:55 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 22 2018, 11:48 AM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 21 2018, 11:00 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 21 2018, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 18 2018, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

No need to remove anything. Please re-read my instructions from this step and let me know what needs clarified.
"shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod (next rod in). If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. " Ill bet you $100 that what you have is a spare from one of the parts boxes. The fork you see is on the rod I was talking about. Move the fork/slider fore or aft to lock that in a gear, then try to shift the other rod/fork/slider. If you can even budge the next rod/fork/slider then that piece is missing.

The detent is mine... I can move one fork all the way and still move another. Can I trade the $100 I just 'won' for instructions to put it back in? :-/

At this point, we should talk. I will verify the test with you. You can move the first and third rod, but not any adjacent rod. I’ll get you hooked up.

Wait... Just re-read - about not moving adjacent. Moving the visible fork (The shifter farthest in.) does lock the middle (adjacent) rod. the middle rod only moves only will move aprox half an inch.
Having another cup of coffee and will re-verify in a bit.

Posted by: Movin6 Jun 28 2018, 01:56 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 22 2018, 11:48 AM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 21 2018, 11:00 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 21 2018, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 18 2018, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

No need to remove anything. Please re-read my instructions from this step and let me know what needs clarified.
"shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod (next rod in). If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. " Ill bet you $100 that what you have is a spare from one of the parts boxes. The fork you see is on the rod I was talking about. Move the fork/slider fore or aft to lock that in a gear, then try to shift the other rod/fork/slider. If you can even budge the next rod/fork/slider then that piece is missing.

The detent is mine... I can move one fork all the way and still move another. Can I trade the $100 I just 'won' for instructions to put it back in? :-/

At this point, we should talk. I will verify the test with you. You can move the first and third rod, but not any adjacent rod. I’ll get you hooked up.

Wait... Just re-read - about not moving adjacent. Moving the visible fork (The shifter farthest in.) does lock the middle (adjacent) rod. the middle rod only moves only will move aprox half an inch.
Having another cup of coffee and will re-verify in a bit.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 28 2018, 02:55 PM

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 28 2018, 03:56 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 22 2018, 11:48 AM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 21 2018, 11:00 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 21 2018, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 18 2018, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(Movin6 @ Jun 18 2018, 08:40 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 8 2018, 04:51 PM)

Here is the email I sent you.
“20.

If you pull the shift console, then try to see if you can move the 1 and 2nd rods you encounter into a gear. That piece locks in the other rod when you shift. So, shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod. If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. ”

OK, thanks. The shift console is still off, but looking in I can only see one bronze shift fork. This is a modified side-shifter. Do I need to take off the bottom plate at the back end?
Pic attached.

No need to remove anything. Please re-read my instructions from this step and let me know what needs clarified.
"shift the first rod fore or aft, then try to shift the other rod (next rod in). If it will shift, that part is missing. If it won’t, then that was someone’s spare that made it into your parts. " Ill bet you $100 that what you have is a spare from one of the parts boxes. The fork you see is on the rod I was talking about. Move the fork/slider fore or aft to lock that in a gear, then try to shift the other rod/fork/slider. If you can even budge the next rod/fork/slider then that piece is missing.

The detent is mine... I can move one fork all the way and still move another. Can I trade the $100 I just 'won' for instructions to put it back in? :-/

At this point, we should talk. I will verify the test with you. You can move the first and third rod, but not any adjacent rod. I’ll get you hooked up.

Wait... Just re-read - about not moving adjacent. Moving the visible fork (The shifter farthest in.) does lock the middle (adjacent) rod. the middle rod only moves only will move aprox half an inch.
Having another cup of coffee and will re-verify in a bit.

So the middle fork (2nd / 3rd) didn't move easily when reaching in with a large screwdriver through the shift console hole, so I mounted the fork, shifted it into 2nd or 3rd (Never can figure out which way is equivalent to moving shifter forward or backwards...)
With it engaged in gear neither of the adjacent shafts could be moved.
So all is good, the good Doctor is correct - someone tossed a spare detent in to my box...

Posted by: bobcagle Jan 4 2020, 03:34 PM

How can I buy one of your videos..THanks

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 5 2020, 01:43 PM

QUOTE(bobcagle @ Jan 4 2020, 04:34 PM)