I see on the drawings that there is a $10 washer that I believe fits between the "bush guide" and the angle drive. At least that is my assumption. As I took mine apart, I had no washer. Why does it cost $10? Looks alot like an oil plug washer in my wifes Honda Van. I think they are Aluminum. $10 for a washer, wow?

Number 62 below. Porsche part # 914 318 261 01

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I know this is the Sportomatic drawing, but the Manual tranny exp view has the seal and the the washer located ABOVE #61 (guide bushing), and that just won't work.

Why a $10 washer?

Because it is a Porsche...

It's more than just a washer.

It's a pretty thick "ring" that is a press fit to hold the seal in place.

People have sent in core speedo drives without the ring. So I know some people are running without them. As to the actual function, or necessity, who knows. But as usual, Porsche engineers aren't in the habit of adding unnecessary parts.

Yet you were able to improve upon their design, Mark. You would be a great candidate for a Porsche engineer One of these days I'll send in mine to get the sealing ring done.

On that note, I may be making my first trip to California sometime this summer to visit my sister. I would love to see your shop and meet you - do you allow shop visitors (especially those of us from the right coast?)

Of course! Come see the madness!

So my washer might be in there, just pressed in? I can see the seam. Once I get the new one and the seal, I will pry it out, correct?

Thanks,

Clark

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Yepp, that's the one ... If you have a new seal, don't worry about messing up the old one. Makes the prying out of the ring easier.

It's not an easy place to find but when you do, look for someone who looks kind of like this guy. While in Sonoma, eat lunch at The Girl and the Fig. Ask anyone.

Elliot, you need to come back and have breakfast at The Fremont Diner. :yum:

Parts arrived yesterday,

SO there is no trick to getting the seal out? JUST PRY and PULL , etc...? I got the $10 washer out, but the seal is a bitch.

Does the same go for the seal on the shifter? Is it called a shift console? It has a similar seal holding in a short brass sleeve. While I have not gotten to the sleeve yet, it looks to be a snug fit also.

Both are going to need significant persuasion. Will the last resort be heat or a careful surgery with a dremel?

Yepp. I used one of them tools with a little hook on the end and the seal came right out.