shift rod seal replacement

[lagoon]

I have read the Pelican article. Do any of you guys know if that is all that's to it? Also says the spring side of the new seal should be facing out. Doesn't seem right to me - if it's like a wheel bearing seal, it should be facing inward-transmission side. Am I correct? 81'SC

[mark 74 carrera]

Lagoon,

It is as simple as the tech article describes. I completed the replacement in about two hours. Most of this time was obviously spent trying to completely remove the old seal.

Make sure the cotter pin puller is sharp so that you can penetrate both rubber and metal portions of the seal.

Don't forget the sealent the tech article reccomends or you'll be out doing it again. I have had no leaks since the repair.

Good luck with your project.

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Mark Isaak
'74 Targa

[walker's workshop]

i would think the spring faces in, like all seals.

[TargaEuro]

I would say look at the old one as its being removed and see how that one was installed and that should tell you how it goes back in....TargaEuro

[lagoon]

Mark, what kind of sealant did you use AND were you able to do this from the access tunnel or did you have to be under the car? Did you have to drain the gear oil or will I be ok? thanks!

Originally posted by mark 74 carrera:
Lagoon,

It is as simple as the tech article describes. I completed the replacement in about two hours. Most of this time was obviously spent trying to completely remove the old seal.

Make sure the cotter pin puller is sharp so that you can penetrate both rubber and metal portions of the seal.

Don't forget the sealent the tech article reccomends or you'll be out doing it again. I have had no leaks since the repair.

Good luck with your project.

[mark 74 carrera]

I am at work, I'll have to check on the sealant when I get home. Yes, you should drain your gear oil.

Also, I think it was Warren or the article that told me to use a small jack handle or pipe that's diameter is just larger than the shift rod to push the new seal into place. My jack handle worked like a champ.

I completed the entire project from the access panel and did not get under the car. It is tight but possible. The jack handle or pipe has to be 6 inches long or less to fit in the tunnel.

Be careful to gently push the seal into place.

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Mark Isaak
'74 Targa

[clevy70911T]

Definitely do it yourself. When I was new to Porsches, I paid a reputable shop $100 to replace this seal and it still leaked afterwards. Do it yourself, do it right. Do it again if you have too