Clutch guide tube loose

[jasonriverside]

I have this incredible annoying rattle coming from my trans... When I got under to see what was going on I was able to see that past my clutch linkage, the clutch guide tube was basically fluttering around. Not attached in any way. I just seems to be held in place by the package stackup.
How easy is this to remedy...? If I remove the case will I have to do anything special before I put it back.? It doesn't seem too complicated sincie I won't have to go far to get to the part, but I'm don't want to mess anything else up while I'm at it .... You know???
Also, I will have to fasten it back down somehow but I don't even know what fastener to use. Please Help... Thanks

One more thing... How dangerous is this situation, if I were to drive it somewhere to have it done?? Thanks

[ronniebaldino]

You don't say what model you have but I am assuming it is a 944. If that is true then you are going to hate what I have to say. The labour estimate for this job will probably be around 10 hours. The labour involved in fixing this is just short of a full clutch job. You need to drop the exhaust system, the shift linkage, the tranny, move the torque tube and then bolt the part back on. Sorry man.

[jasonriverside]

I have a 968... essentially a 944... Is this unsafe??.. It seems to work fine except for the rattling... shifting and operation seem to work well... As for the job.. (10 hours sounds like hell... any recommendations..?)

[ronniebaldino]

You lucky bastard. The 968 has a different bellhousing and ??Torque tube?? that said you can cut that labour down considerably as the tranny shouldn't need to come out. Try to get in touch with a couple of the Techs on this forum. They will know how long it will take. I only know it is WAY better than the 944.