As I am getting a whole day with my 914, on Saturday (first time since before thanksgiving last year) and I am planning to install the "evil" transmission.

SO, while this is a pretty straightforward event for me, I thought I would canvas minds as to what I might do as well while I am in there.

I intend to do the following;
1. Pull the transmission without pulling the engine (i've done this before)
2. check the engine rear main seal and replace as needed
3. Check the clutch disc and replace as needed
4. replace the release arm pivot pin bushing

Anything else I should do "WHILE I AM IN THERE"?

Clutch cable, Shifter Bushings, Cone screws, CV gaskets?

Yes, good suggestions;
Clutch cable - I'll inspect and do what is needed there, but this is easy to replace even with the trans in.

Shifter Bushings - relatively new in the car, I'll inspect and replace as needed.

Cone screws - Ah, I don't have extra ones, so time to think on that and see if I need to get them.

CV gaskets? - I plan to replace these already!

Thanks for that help and I am looking forward to driving this car after a long winter (a metaphorical season, or course).

I'll be there for moral support and any bolts you can't get off.

I have a spare clutch cable I can bring with me.

New ground strap perhaps?

Well, Tom (Tomeric) came down for a fun filled 914 day and we accomplished everything and more today!

I got the rebuilt trans in and it shifts very nicely!

Other things along the way;
1. Replaced the flywheel as the previous flywheel has very unusual wear patterns on the clutch surface.
2. Replaced the clutch disk
3. Every thing else was perfectly as expected!

Thanks all for your suggestions and THANK YOU Tom!

Pictures to come!

Yer welcome! I'm glad the unrelated electrical issue was an easy find.

new schnorr washers.

Hmmm, it is very interesting that you mention schnorr washers.

The CV bolts were not very tight when we took off the axles, and I did not have the necessary schnorr washers so, when I torqued the bolts to 31 lb ft, I remarked how I better get 8 of them and install them on my next trip up.

On the other hand, the rebuilt transmission and better clutch action really help make the car enjoyable again.

I am sad that I won't get to drive it again until probably September. I need to get me a BIG Garage and keep it down in NJ with me.