 901 trannsmission and 1st gear, Did Porsche ever document issues? |
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| boxsterfan |
 Nov 14 2013, 10:19 AM
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It can be difficult to get into first gear sometimes when coming to a stop. Even if you clutch cable is adjusted properly, the "technology" for the day and age just was what it was (or is what it is in present tense).
Did Porsche or VW ever document the issue officially? For example, releasing a service bulletin that says something like "come to complete stop to get into first gear without crunching the gears"? Curious... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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boxsterfan 901 trannsmission and 1st gear Nov 14 2013, 10:19 AM
Rand Sounds like you might need a new synchro. Nov 14 2013, 10:22 AM
boxsterfan
Sounds like you might need a new synchro.
I... Nov 14 2013, 10:31 AM monkeyboy I honestly don't think it was an issue 40 year... Nov 14 2013, 10:56 AM Steve You should be able to shift into first from a roll... Nov 14 2013, 10:57 AM bulitt Cars back then were designed with "planned ob... Nov 14 2013, 11:04 AM brant And it's not always a new synchro.
That can ... Nov 14 2013, 11:30 AM JawjaPorsche I heard if you shift it into second then first, so... Nov 14 2013, 11:47 AM Sawfish
I heard if you shift it into second then first, s... Nov 14 2013, 12:00 PM thelogo
It can be difficult to get into first gear someti... Nov 14 2013, 02:31 PM Dr Evil It is a known fact that 1st is not supposed to be ... Nov 14 2013, 10:06 PM Trekkor I use a "C" first gear and downshift int... Nov 14 2013, 10:16 PM Dr Evil a C is not an A which is stock. Once you alter the... Nov 14 2013, 10:20 PM Trekkor I wanted a "D".
KT Nov 14 2013, 10:24 PM Dr Evil And, this is relevant why? :confused: Nov 14 2013, 10:33 PM Trekkor Because instead of keeping an unusable 1st gear, p... Nov 14 2013, 10:52 PM Dr Evil Sure, C and above are plentiful at $100. (tha... Nov 14 2013, 10:56 PM Trekkor I always get the cool deals!
That's why I... Nov 14 2013, 11:00 PM Trekkor Back on topic, my 1st gear does not engage consist... Nov 14 2013, 11:02 PM messix
Back on topic, my 1st gear does not engage consis... Nov 14 2013, 11:16 PM PRS914-6 I'm sorry but when these discussion come up I ... Nov 15 2013, 12:36 AM Bartlett 914
I'm sorry but when these discussion come up I... Nov 15 2013, 07:41 AM ConeDodger Ya... I've been in his car. He doesn't bab... Nov 15 2013, 01:24 AM pcar916 1st gear is not synchronized on the downshift. Tha... Nov 15 2013, 08:33 AM Bartlett 914
1st gear is not synchronized on the downshift. Th... Nov 15 2013, 11:25 AM PRS914-6
1st gear is not synchronized on the downshift. Th... Nov 15 2013, 12:25 PM dlestep There is a reason why reverse and first are locked... Nov 15 2013, 01:25 PM bulitt
There is a reason why reverse and first are locke... Nov 15 2013, 05:04 PM Dr Evil Wow, plenty of anecdotal evidence here. I have con... Nov 15 2013, 01:33 PM PRS914-6
Wow, plenty of anecdotal evidence here. I have co... Nov 15 2013, 02:32 PM Dr Evil
Anecdotal? I'm sorry doc but although I re... Nov 15 2013, 05:53 PM Dr Evil Oh, I dont get that synchro statement either. You ... Nov 15 2013, 01:35 PM SirAndy You can not upshift into 1st
Sure you can!
I... Nov 15 2013, 01:56 PM Dr Evil
You can not upshift into 1st
Sure you can!
... Nov 15 2013, 02:12 PM Jon B You can not upshift into 1st Sure you can!
I s... Nov 15 2013, 02:49 PM Eric_Shea That kinda settles that.
Now... try a standard ... Nov 15 2013, 04:47 PM eimc I have been a porsche mechanic since 1968 working ... Nov 15 2013, 06:26 PM Dr Evil Thanks for chiming in, Paul. Paul is one of my exp... Nov 15 2013, 06:57 PM PRS914-6 Doc, no disrespect intended at all. I would simpl... Nov 15 2013, 08:12 PM Dr Evil Then, shall I expect documentation or similar when... Nov 15 2013, 09:31 PM PRS914-6 Doc, please read what I wrote....I said I WOULDN... Nov 15 2013, 09:37 PM Dr Evil My point, and I did read what you wrote, is that I... Nov 15 2013, 10:59 PM 396 Interesting read. Here's my take: one person t... Nov 15 2013, 11:11 PM Dr Evil My successes speak for themselves so your supposit... Nov 15 2013, 11:28 PM Woody Hi guys. :wavebye: Nov 16 2013, 08:25 AM boxsterfan So back to my original question, there is no offic... Nov 16 2013, 10:47 AM 396
So back to my original question, there is no offi... Nov 16 2013, 02:28 PM bandjoey I'm old and a fart. I vote we set up a poll t... Nov 16 2013, 11:06 AM ConeDodger I am the second owner of my car. It came with the ... Nov 16 2013, 04:53 PM PRS914-6 While numerous things contribute to a good shiftin... Nov 16 2013, 05:36 PM  |
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