I need to drop my 996 tranny in Houston.....>

[ZX9RCAM]

any locals know a good place to have this done so that I can
send it off to get it fixed???

TIA,

- Cam

[herman maire]

Never been to texas so not much of a help for a garage.

Whats wrong with the trans. I thought they were solid transmissions.

[ZX9RCAM]

Originally posted by herman maire
Never been to texas so not much of a help for a garage.

Whats wrong with the trans. I thought they were solid transmissions.

The tranny will not stay in 6th gear....pops out when power is applied.
I knew this when i bought the car & am now in a position
to have it fixed......I have gotten one quote so far of $540.00
to R&R the tranny....(6hrs. @ $90.00).

Stan at "Powerhause" told me it was either the shaft sleeve or a dowell pin that needs to be replaced....... max of $1500.00, but I
gotta send the tranny to Colorado.

[David]

I recommend Lawell Motorsports 713-871-1040

[ZX9RCAM]

Originally posted by 125shifter
I recommend Lawell Motorsports 713-871-1040

I talked to Terry.......VERY COOL!!

May just let him look at it......thanks

[bivenator]

dam cam sorry to hear you are down. when you get her back lets see if we can get the spring texas pelicans together for a nite run. nite because it is so hot

[David]

Don't be put off by Terry's gangster persona. He's a great guy that knows his stuff. You'll probably see some lambo's and ferrari's in his shop because he treats his customers and their cars right. He drives a wicked fast 996TT.

[ZX9RCAM]

Originally posted by bivenator
dam cam sorry to hear you are down. when you get her back lets see if we can get the spring texas pelicans together for a nite run. nite because it is so hot

Well actually I am not down. The car was purchased with this problem (hence the good price) & I have just not been using 6th.

I am just now in a position to fix it before it gets worse, but thanks for the thoughts.

I am ready for another run............

Originally posted by 125shifter
Don't be put off by Terry's gangster persona. He's a great guy that knows his stuff. You'll probably see some lambo's and ferrari's in his shop because he treats his customers and their cars right. He drives a wicked fast 996TT.

Thanks David......

[Rick Lee]

Is this Eli's former 996 from VA? I know this car. I used my 6th gear in my 993 for the first time about two weeks ago. I wouldn't bother fixing it. You'll never use it.

[ZX9RCAM]

Originally posted by Rick Lee
Is this Eli's former 996 from VA? I know this car. I used my 6th gear in my 993 for the first time about two weeks ago. I wouldn't bother fixing it. You'll never use it.

Yes, it is.....

I guess we drive faster in Texas.....I could use it almost
every day......

Besides, 5th gear 6th gear share components & I was just told it would eventually fail as well & become stuck in gear (this info
is from Stan with "Powerhause Gears")


EDIT: Besides, we dont get in as much trouble if we go over
85mph like Ya'll in VA, it's just a ticket & not "reckless driving"....

[ZX9RCAM]

Any more suggestions............

[Rick Lee]

While you're in there, get the gears shortened. Or just swap it for a Euro gearbox.

[ZX9RCAM]

Actually I meant "any more shop suggestions".

I wish I could afford to swap out my gearbox, but that does
not seem likely at the moment.......

[David]

I know of more shops, but I don't recommend them. I don't know of any up on your side of town.

[ZX9RCAM]

Originally posted by 125shifter
I know of more shops, but I don't recommend them. I don't know of any up on your side of town.

I have a guy I go to kinda close, but I felt kinda weird taking it to him to remove, but then not do the work to the tranny, as we had discussed him doing the repairs months ago....maybe it's just me.

[jmz]

Mike Callas in Sealy TX. Rennsport.

[Kidasters]

Originally posted by jmz
Mike Callas in Sealy TX. Rennsport.

Mike or Warren at Rennsport is definitely the man to call if you are close to Houston. The only drawback is that he is located about 50 miles west of downtown Houston. But - totally worth it.

[MBEngineering]

HI just drop the trani' your self, at least the engine has NOT to come out??? and the car is not parked up at a garage pos blocking a lift

regards mike