Notchy Shifting 2003 996 C4S

[03B0X573R]

First and foremost, thank you for your time in advance.

I am having trouble with the shifter in my 2003 996 C4S manual. It started with particular difficulty shifting up or down into 3rd. Now, the difficulty is being experienced in all gears, when moving, though sometimes its easier than other times. Driving conditions are standard, temperature outside is always between 70 and 100. Engine temperature is always around 180. Transmission oil was changed at the 90k routine maintenance. The clutch resistance never deviates, it is standard and, once in gear, I have not experience any slipping. When in gear, there are no issues. The difficultly is only when getting "in" and, to a lesser degree, when getting "out." The shifter is smooth and without issue when the car is still.

Any thoughts? I have a dread that its the syncros in the transmission though everything checked out at the 90k.

[03B0X573R]

Forgot to mention the 996 currently has ~102500 miles and the clutch as never been replaced

[FPB111]

If this were my car. The first thing would be to bleed the clutch slave cylinder. (and the brakes while I was at it)
I would also check the shift cables to be sure they were still "snapped" into the clips that hold them in position against the side of the transmission.

[Coloradocurt]

Originally Posted by fpb111

if this were my car. The first thing would be to bleed the clutch slave cylinder. (and the brakes while i was at it)
i would also check the shift cables to be sure they were still "snapped" into the clips that hold them in position against the side of the transmission.

+1

[tonythetarga]

What trans fluid was put in? It may make a difference if the correct fluid wasn't used.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by tonythetarga

What trans fluid was put in? It may make a difference if the correct fluid wasn't used.

Yeah, using anything other than the oem fluid can be the cause especially when cold.

At your mileage worn engine & transmission mounts contribute also.

[03B0X573R]

Thanks for the responses, guys (gals).

I am not sure what transmission fluid was used but my indy 99.99% time uses OEM parts; I doubt he used anything but Porsche

How difficult are the bleeding / cable jobs?

[tonythetarga]

Pelican Porsche Tech Article - Replacing Your Automatic Transmission Fluid on your Porsche 911 Carrera - Porsche 996 Carrera (1998-2005), Porsche 997 Carrera (2005-2008)

Check the tech articles in the 996 / 997 section. Here is the trans fluid change article.