Transaxle overhaul

[hangar21]

Guys,
1990 944 S2, mileage at 159k. While on a spirited drive in Ozark mountains, my Transmisson became very "stiff" (while shifting) and would not down shift. After I pulled over, I could barely shift into 1st. After starting to move, all shifts were very stiff-except 5th. I was able to drive back to lodge, all shifts were shift & clanking noises as each gear engaged. After vehicle "cooled off", shifting became normal. After every shift & clutch release-clanking noise - on gear(2nd & 3rd). Car shifted & drove (normally?) with shifter "vibrating" (occasionally ) around 70 mph? Sounds like complete transaxle overhaul + clutch replacement? Your thoughts.
Terry

[sausagehacker]

It could be something as simple as bleeding the clutch. It sounds like the clutch is partially engaged when you're trying to shift.

[kevingross]

Check the linkage, sounds like something is binding up perhaps when the car is warm. Start at the shift lever in the cabin, work your way back. I doubt it's inside the gearbox.

[hangar21]

Thanks guys, I'll report on what I find. Maybe by Wednesday?

[hangar21]

After investigating, it appears part of the "rubber center" clutch disc broke off and jammed shifter. Replacing all;
Kevin you were correct, the gear box appears - good.