Where to buy gearbox parts Options

[Creamsicle New Zealand]

Hi All

I have a mechanic who is rebuilding a gear box for my 914. There are some new parts required and I don't know where to go to purchase them. Can some one please advise me who to go to?
The parts I require are for gear box # HA05024
The following is what's needed -
Complete gasket set including seals
Set of syncros (5)
Bearing set

Thanks for any help.
Steve

[Dave_Darling]

If you're in NZ, price out shipping first. Depending on how the dealer ships stuff, it may wind up being less expensive to go through them!!!

Have your mechanic look at the two large bearings in the intermediate plate. They fail after a while; it is common for the outer race on at least one of them to break up.

Those bearings are rather expensive.

Don't forget the paper shims between the intermediate plate and the main transmission housing. They're not gaskets, they are used to set the ring and pinion engagement depth! Make sure to measure the old ones and match the thickness with the new ones.

--DD

[worn]

Those bearings are rather expensive.

--DD

Take your breath away pricey.

[Dr Evil]

Those bearings are rather expensive.

--DD

Take your breath away pricey.

Last I checked it was $1300 for a set of the big six bearings; both pinion, both input shaft, and both differential bearings. I get and sell them at a substantial discount sometimes. Usually, I only get enough to keep some on hand to keep up with build demand. About time to make another order.

The Elring seal kits are "complete", but if your wrench is able to check/verify/adjust the pinion then you can order intermediate plate gaskets from Porsche in multiple thicknesses. The ones in the set are all 0.24-.25mm. You can buy specific ones to match your old one if you wish. However, close has been good enough if that is all you are left with. The kits have the seals you will need. Couldn't tell you the cost there, here they are anywhere from $30-40.

For bands, that is a varied price range, too. I can get new for same or slightly less than retail and may be able to save you some on shipping as we all know that parts dealers tend to run up the bill there. Its an option if it works for you.