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Posted by: sweathappens Mar 17 2007, 12:19 PM

I removed my engine and transmission recently and had to drill out the allen screws on the shift bar. What about drilling through the bar on both ends and inserting nuts and bolts? It looks like it would work fine to me.

Also, what kind of problems would not reattaching the ground strap when reinstalling the engine and trans cause?

Thanks

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 17 2007, 12:38 PM

the lack of a ground strap could result in melted cables due the voltage seeking a new ground source. put one on. the bolt thing might work, prob just as easy to buy a used rear rod with good threads for the set screws. time/hassle/proper assem vs a few bucks for a rod.

k

Posted by: sww914 Mar 17 2007, 01:20 PM

If you drill through and use nuts and bolts, there will be a tiny bit of slack as a result of the holes being large enough fot the bolts to slide in. These shifters aren't very forgiving of slack, and the holes will just get bigger with time/use, and the problem will get worse and worse.
The Porsche set pins allow no slack, and that's what you need.

Posted by: sweathappens Mar 17 2007, 01:58 PM

Can I just replace the swivel at the shifter end of the rod and the brass fitting at the transaxle end?

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 17 2007, 06:23 PM

k

Posted by: LarryR Mar 17 2007, 06:28 PM

No ground strap could cause melted wires or worse... could cause a fire... melted wires tend to be extremely hot and like to ignite things.

Posted by: jr91472 Mar 17 2007, 10:38 PM

It also keeps you from dropping the tranny when you take it out to work on the clutch.

Posted by: sweathappens Mar 31 2007, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys. I got two good used ends for my shift rad and definately used a ground strap. Now on to other problems. I am now having problems getting my engine to idle properly. I have posted for that problem now. I sure hope somebody has an answer that works.