Hello all! I just acquired a 1986 Carrera cabriolet with 133k miles and had it shipped from the seller in MD to my home in CA.
It is a blue with blue soft top and tan interior.
The interior has be be entirely redone, including the leather seat covers. Not too big of a deal, except from a budget standpoint.
The engine has the typical oil leaks (valve covers, etc...) but otherwise runs great!
I am more concerned about the manual tranny. I am having difficulties shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, but not from 3rd to 2nd, and also downshifting from 4th to 3rd. When hot it is a bit sticky getting into 1st as well.
Where to begin? I have read suggestions on replacing linkage bushings and trying new transmission fluid before considering taking the tranny apart. Would I be wasting my time doing that?
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
I will probably take the engine out to fix all oil leaks and also replace the clutch while it is accessible.
__________________
Gilles & Kathy
Happiness is not having a Porsche in the garage... Happiness is having a Porsche on the road!
86 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, 2011 BMW 1200RT, 03 Saab 93 Cabriolet, 06 MB E350 Estate