Used this video to help me change my shift rod seal today, grateful for the tips, especially using the 17mm socket. Another tip for anyone doing this, have an extendable mirror on hand for lining up the bolt hole to reattach the linkage to the shift rod
Just got a 951 for my daughter. The plan is for us to bond over maintaining this car together. I suffer from a reduced attention span of epic proportions, and nothing makes me give up on watching a "how to" video, than personal anecdotes, questionable witticisms, long winded explanations (yes, I get the irony 3 for 3....:). Yours are (by far) the most to the point, perfectly detailed, just the right speed videos. Well done sir!
Thank you! When I was refining the theme for the channel, I thought about all the things in other DIY videos that I typically fast forward through because they add no value when you just want to get in there and get something done, and those 3 items were on my list to avoid when creating my content. 😂 I figured since I wasn’t trying to create a brand or feed the algorithm with incessant posts and requests for subscribers, why not just stick to the useful bits. People seem to appreciate it.
Man I really appreciate your videos. You're showing how to do all of things I've wondered about doing to my car but never had the knowledge for. Thank you!
Great video and instructions. However please tell how on earth you managed to screw in the UV joint at the other side of the gearbox casing. As I cannot seem to do this from either side. I may resort to dropping the axle and then gear box to gain access.
Hey Mark, yeah it’s pretty tight in there and as you can see by the lack of video for that step, it’s nearly impossible to film with the transaxle in the car. If I recall correctly, I had to install it mostly by feel, with my body positioned on the right side of the transaxle while wrapping my arm around the left side and over to the top, then feeling around to get it threaded. It took some trial and error. 😂
The part number I used was: 005-311-599. I’m seeing some on eBay and from a couple of parts vendors online - it may be listed as a VW/Audi part in some cases. I picked mine up from Pelican, but it’s now showing unavailable from them, so the part may be on its way out once inventories are sold off. It’s a VERY thin paper gasket and my guess is a light layer of RTV on the flange of the nut would do the same thing. The nut mounts above the gear oil fill line, so they’re not very prone to leaks.
Hey! Yes, I do have the factory exhaust installed on the car. However, I often use an external mic placed on the rear bumper above the exhaust tip to better capture the audio, so it does sound more subdued inside the cabin.
Is it necessary to remove the detent bolt to replace the gear selector plate cover gasket? I removed the cover without removing the detent bolt but I can't get the cover back on as the shift rod is protruding about 1/4" from the gasket plane. I'm not sure how the rod came out further and won't go back in. Do I need to remove the detent bolt? If so, did you use a box wrench or a socket wrench. thanks
Hey David! That’s completely normal for the shift rod to protrude slightly from the transaxle case when the cover plate is removed. You do have to fight the shift rod spring a bit when reinstalling the gasket and plate. The detent does not need to be removed. I’m not sure what other work you’re doing there, but if the shifter linkage is still connected up to the shift rod, it should be as simple as positioning the gear selector in 5th or Reverse, as moving the shift lever to the right draws the shift rod further into the case. Then you should be able to get a couple bolts threaded onto the plate and in tightening them down, the spring will be fully compressed into the correct position.
@@NC944er This is super helpful. I didn't realize that the rod needed to be in 5th or reverse which makes sense now. I have all the shift linkage parts removed as I am planning to install the 944only short shift kit including the rod seal and the plate cover gasket, same thing that you did. However, I didn't change the shift rod cover plate gasket before removing other shift components and the circular rod seal. I guess I'll need to install the new rod seal and the new short shift kit, put it in 5th or reverse to force the rod back into the transmission housing, then I'll be able to put the plate cover back on. Thanks for you help on this and please keep the videos coming. They have been tremendously helpful.
@@NC944er I had to remove the detent nut to get the shift rod back in. I noticed that there is a paper gasket for the detent bolt. Where did you source a replacement when you replaced yours?
@@davidkang8642 Hmmm, good to know! It must have gotten hung up on something. Mine was in Reverse during that time, so I did not encounter that. Glad you got it worked out! 👍🏼 I purchased the detent seal from Pelican Parts - www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/005311599OEM.htm?pn=005-311-599-OEM&bt=Y&fs=0&SVSVSI= Part#: 005-311-599 It may show as an Audi/VW part like some of the other transaxle components.
It’s actually the factory exhaust, I just taped an external microphone to the rear bumper above the exhaust tip so it was more pronounced for the video. Audio from inside the car typically picks up a lot more belt noise from the engine...
@@thearyanpatel1682 Hey, to clarify… it’s not that the bolt is turning but not loosening, it’s that the bolt is stuck and won’t turn? There is blue loctite on the threads there, but not very high torque. But yeah, it’s prone to oxidation so I would take a wire brush to the threads, some hammer taps to wake it up, and some penetrating spray, see if that makes a difference. In the rare chance the bolt snaps, you’d have to drill it out, and a right angle drill may be needed for that tight space.
Hey where did you find the rest of the parts? i see the short shifter on only 944 and that's it. my 86 has 66k original miles and it's essentially like the shifter is connected to the trans with a piece of rebar. there is 100% play in the shifter in all gears and side to side, it is much worse than yours was. you can bang it back and forth and it's like taking a metal rod and banging against steel.
Wow! Yeah, some of them can develop quite a bit of slop. 😂 Kyle has the parts separated out on different pages for some reason, rather than a packaged kit, but they’re all under the Performance section of the Parts Catalog on his site. Here are a few links… Shift linkage - only944.com/partscatalog/only/shiftlinkagearm/ Shift lever - only944.com/partscatalog/only/shifter/ Short Shifter - only944.com/partscatalog/only/shortshifter/
It’s sometimes hard to do the fun things when there are other maintenance items pending. 😂 It’s still perfectly tight and notchy with no discernible degradation in quality. The OEM shifter has a softer feel and I think if I had replaced it with OEM it would have eliminated a lot of the slop, and that would have been fine for everyday cruising. The short throw is definitely sportier though, which is fun. Just wish I could drive the car a bit more to enjoy it.
@@NC944er good to hear, I was pretty sure it was high quality. Everything I’ve gotten from them has been. I “daily drive” my car at least a handful of times to work each week or whenever I’m not toting the family but i need to get up to north GA or NC mountains to enjoy it a little more thoroughly here soon
Used this video to help me change my shift rod seal today, grateful for the tips, especially using the 17mm socket. Another tip for anyone doing this, have an extendable mirror on hand for lining up the bolt hole to reattach the linkage to the shift rod
Nice! Yeah, the bolts on top of the transaxle case can be a real pain, I had to do them by feel. Great tip for using a mirror. 👍
Just got a 951 for my daughter. The plan is for us to bond over maintaining this car together. I suffer from a reduced attention span of epic proportions, and nothing makes me give up on watching a "how to" video, than personal anecdotes, questionable witticisms, long winded explanations (yes, I get the irony 3 for 3....:).
Yours are (by far) the most to the point, perfectly detailed, just the right speed videos.
Well done sir!
Thank you! When I was refining the theme for the channel, I thought about all the things in other DIY videos that I typically fast forward through because they add no value when you just want to get in there and get something done, and those 3 items were on my list to avoid when creating my content. 😂 I figured since I wasn’t trying to create a brand or feed the algorithm with incessant posts and requests for subscribers, why not just stick to the useful bits. People seem to appreciate it.
Man I really appreciate your videos. You're showing how to do all of things I've wondered about doing to my car but never had the knowledge for. Thank you!
Glad you’ve found them helpful and appreciate the comments! 👍🏼
Great video, very clear! Gotta get this for my car.
Good Job Man !! Thank You :)
Exelente video. Je confirme, très bon produit avec une réelle amélioration du passage des vitesses sur ma 944 1984.
Très bien!
Great video and instructions. However please tell how on earth you managed to screw in the UV joint at the other side of the gearbox casing. As I cannot seem to do this from either side. I may resort to dropping the axle and then gear box to gain access.
Hey Mark, yeah it’s pretty tight in there and as you can see by the lack of video for that step, it’s nearly impossible to film with the transaxle in the car. If I recall correctly, I had to install it mostly by feel, with my body positioned on the right side of the transaxle while wrapping my arm around the left side and over to the top, then feeling around to get it threaded. It took some trial and error. 😂
@@NC944er Thank you for the explanation. I'll give it another go.
@@NC944er I finally managed to do it. Thank you for the advice.
@@Covkiller Sweet! I recall it being super annoying to find the right angle and approach. Glad you preserved! 👍🏼
@@NC944er I've driven my car and the gear change is super slick and tight now.
Hi! Did you use an O-ring or gasket to seal the 17mm detent nut? The seal seems to be discontinued from Porsche.
The part number I used was: 005-311-599. I’m seeing some on eBay and from a couple of parts vendors online - it may be listed as a VW/Audi part in some cases. I picked mine up from Pelican, but it’s now showing unavailable from them, so the part may be on its way out once inventories are sold off. It’s a VERY thin paper gasket and my guess is a light layer of RTV on the flange of the nut would do the same thing. The nut mounts above the gear oil fill line, so they’re not very prone to leaks.
@@NC944er Thanks! I might make my own out of an oil level sensor seal that I did not end up using. It should be thin enough to work.
Do you have the OEM exhaust on it? Sounds pretty good!
Hey! Yes, I do have the factory exhaust installed on the car. However, I often use an external mic placed on the rear bumper above the exhaust tip to better capture the audio, so it does sound more subdued inside the cabin.
Is it necessary to remove the detent bolt to replace the gear selector plate cover gasket? I removed the cover without removing the detent bolt but I can't get the cover back on as the shift rod is protruding about 1/4" from the gasket plane. I'm not sure how the rod came out further and won't go back in. Do I need to remove the detent bolt? If so, did you use a box wrench or a socket wrench. thanks
Hey David! That’s completely normal for the shift rod to protrude slightly from the transaxle case when the cover plate is removed. You do have to fight the shift rod spring a bit when reinstalling the gasket and plate. The detent does not need to be removed. I’m not sure what other work you’re doing there, but if the shifter linkage is still connected up to the shift rod, it should be as simple as positioning the gear selector in 5th or Reverse, as moving the shift lever to the right draws the shift rod further into the case. Then you should be able to get a couple bolts threaded onto the plate and in tightening them down, the spring will be fully compressed into the correct position.
@@NC944er This is super helpful. I didn't realize that the rod needed to be in 5th or reverse which makes sense now. I have all the shift linkage parts removed as I am planning to install the 944only short shift kit including the rod seal and the plate cover gasket, same thing that you did. However, I didn't change the shift rod cover plate gasket before removing other shift components and the circular rod seal. I guess I'll need to install the new rod seal and the new short shift kit, put it in 5th or reverse to force the rod back into the transmission housing, then I'll be able to put the plate cover back on. Thanks for you help on this and please keep the videos coming. They have been tremendously helpful.
@@NC944er I had to remove the detent nut to get the shift rod back in. I noticed that there is a paper gasket for the detent bolt. Where did you source a replacement when you replaced yours?
@@davidkang8642 Hmmm, good to know! It must have gotten hung up on something. Mine was in Reverse during that time, so I did not encounter that. Glad you got it worked out! 👍🏼
I purchased the detent seal from Pelican Parts - www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/005311599OEM.htm?pn=005-311-599-OEM&bt=Y&fs=0&SVSVSI=
Part#: 005-311-599 It may show as an Audi/VW part like some of the other transaxle components.
What’s the shift rod seal part #? Looks mine is leaking when I went to install my short shifter
Sure thing, check out part number: 928-303-120-01
www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/92830312001.htm
@@NC944er sweet thanks, went to do this upgrade and noticed it was leaking a considerable amount from this seal
Hi, can you please list all the parts you’ve ordered and from where ? Thx
Hey, are you referring to the new seals shown here?
What exhaust are you running?
It’s actually the factory exhaust, I just taped an external microphone to the rear bumper above the exhaust tip so it was more pronounced for the video. Audio from inside the car typically picks up a lot more belt noise from the engine...
Hey! I’m trying to remove my stock linkage but where the 10mm bolt is on n the gear shift side it will not come out it’s not getting loosr
Is it stuck with red loctite? Should I get a blow torch and try to get it out that way?
@@thearyanpatel1682 Hey, to clarify… it’s not that the bolt is turning but not loosening, it’s that the bolt is stuck and won’t turn? There is blue loctite on the threads there, but not very high torque. But yeah, it’s prone to oxidation so I would take a wire brush to the threads, some hammer taps to wake it up, and some penetrating spray, see if that makes a difference. In the rare chance the bolt snaps, you’d have to drill it out, and a right angle drill may be needed for that tight space.
@@NC944er the bolts out the linkage is stuck in the shaft.
@@NC944er I just PB blasted the shit outta it after brake cleaning it and gonna let it sit for bit
@@thearyanpatel1682 Haha! Good luck.
Hey where did you find the rest of the parts? i see the short shifter on only 944 and that's it. my 86 has 66k original miles and it's essentially like the shifter is connected to the trans with a piece of rebar. there is 100% play in the shifter in all gears and side to side, it is much worse than yours was. you can bang it back and forth and it's like taking a metal rod and banging against steel.
Wow! Yeah, some of them can develop quite a bit of slop. 😂 Kyle has the parts separated out on different pages for some reason, rather than a packaged kit, but they’re all under the Performance section of the Parts Catalog on his site. Here are a few links…
Shift linkage - only944.com/partscatalog/only/shiftlinkagearm/
Shift lever - only944.com/partscatalog/only/shifter/
Short Shifter - only944.com/partscatalog/only/shortshifter/
@@NC944er Thanks. awesome videos, keep up the good work. you earned another subscriber!
Where can i buy this?
Short shifter - www.only944.com/partscatalog/only/shortshifter/
Shift linkage arm - www.only944.com/partscatalog/only/shiftlinkagearm/
Still Happy with it after six months? This is on my list, but I keep buying other crap.
It’s sometimes hard to do the fun things when there are other maintenance items pending. 😂
It’s still perfectly tight and notchy with no discernible degradation in quality. The OEM shifter has a softer feel and I think if I had replaced it with OEM it would have eliminated a lot of the slop, and that would have been fine for everyday cruising. The short throw is definitely sportier though, which is fun. Just wish I could drive the car a bit more to enjoy it.
@@NC944er good to hear, I was pretty sure it was high quality. Everything I’ve gotten from them has been. I “daily drive” my car at least a handful of times to work each week or whenever I’m not toting the family but i need to get up to north GA or NC mountains to enjoy it a little more thoroughly here soon