Just did this, didn't have all your tools did it on a vice and really all you need. I did use powerflex bushings though, I used the included grease all though and it slides easy👍🏾
Hi Ed, thanks for this. It would be really great to have a video of how to install it into the car - I'm sure a lot of people would be really interested in this! Thanks, Colin
are critical checks to make sure in the end you have a smooth coupler joint - If those two checks are missed it is possible that due to a condition of burrs in the aluminum housing or a mushroomed pin, that in the end your coupler will be jammed tight (not desirable) - please make sure to check those before final assembly
I wanted to add a couple helpful hints to this video....As anyone who has tackled the rear wheel bearing knows...a freezer is your friend. I have been putting the bushings in the freezer and heating the aluminum parts under a light bulb (warm, NOT HOT) and the install is absolutely as east as pie....no effort at all second: the two "checks" where the center section moves freely @ 4:10 (without the pin) and the pin rotates freely@ 5:53 (not fully installed...in both sides)
@zascar good idea Colin..but I have fixed seats and when I happen to fall into the back and get stuck...last thing I want is my kids posting videos of it...last time I was back there was almost a permanent resting place for me...dont think I will be going there again - rough on me! hahahah, on a serious note it's a good idea, I will consider it. Been thinking of pulling my coupler and doing a 2 year condition check, still feels like the day I put it in, but I would like to collect some data
Great! Very helpful. Can you tell me...what are the wires and other cables, and such, is see running along side of the shift rod under the cover, between back seats on floor, where the coupler is found. Thanks so much 1985 911 carerra coupe
Ed, Great video. In your opinion, what's the best material for aftermarket bushings? Graphite? Polyurethane etc? And is it true that's there shouldn't be any slop after new bushings are installed? Thanks.-Rich
I was using Delran I made several thousand pair of these and sold them over last few years that's the best I'm not sure who is making use anymore I've had a life change and no longer have my Porsche
Delrin bushings are available from several vendors on eBay. They should NOT fit tightly, proper bushings are designed so there is some fore and aft play. Just a minor correction, the coupler body is aluminum and not pot metal.
Came across this video and enjoyed it. Recently replaced by bushings in my 1982 930 and I went with the brass bushings. Saw some good reviews on them and the shifting is a whole lot tighter and no slop at all. And don't have to worry about them wearing out or disintegrating like the the rubber/plastic ones.
Hey Joe Joe, did you ever get the pin out? I'm struggling with one right now. I banged on it good and it didn't even budge. Any tips or tricks?! Thanks!
Just did this, didn't have all your tools did it on a vice and really all you need. I did use powerflex bushings though, I used the included grease all though and it slides easy👍🏾
Great video, really apricate you taking the time to make it
Hi Ed, thanks for this. It would be really great to have a video of how to install it into the car - I'm sure a lot of people would be really interested in this! Thanks, Colin
are critical checks to make sure in the end you have a smooth coupler joint - If those two checks are missed it is possible that due to a condition of burrs in the aluminum housing or a mushroomed pin, that in the end your coupler will be jammed tight (not desirable) - please make sure to check those before final assembly
I wanted to add a couple helpful hints to this video....As anyone who has tackled the rear wheel bearing knows...a freezer is your friend. I have been putting the bushings in the freezer and heating the aluminum parts under a light bulb (warm, NOT HOT) and the install is absolutely as east as pie....no effort at all
second: the two "checks" where the center section moves freely @ 4:10 (without the pin) and the pin rotates freely@ 5:53 (not fully installed...in both sides)
Thanks Ed! That helped me out for sure! :)
thanks ! Very usefull, I'm gonna do that today on mine !
@zascar good idea Colin..but I have fixed seats and when I happen to fall into the back and get stuck...last thing I want is my kids posting videos of it...last time I was back there was almost a permanent resting place for me...dont think I will be going there again - rough on me! hahahah, on a serious note it's a good idea, I will consider it. Been thinking of pulling my coupler and doing a 2 year condition check, still feels like the day I put it in, but I would like to collect some data
nicely done.
Great! Very helpful. Can you tell me...what are the wires and other cables, and such, is see running along side of the shift rod under the cover, between back seats on floor, where the coupler is found. Thanks so much 1985 911 carerra coupe
Ed, Great video. In your opinion, what's the best material for aftermarket bushings? Graphite? Polyurethane etc? And is it true that's there shouldn't be any slop after new bushings are installed? Thanks.-Rich
I was using Delran I made several thousand pair of these and sold them over last few years that's the best I'm not sure who is making use anymore I've had a life change and no
longer have my Porsche
Delrin bushings are available from several vendors on eBay. They should NOT fit tightly, proper bushings are designed so there is some fore and aft play. Just a minor correction, the coupler body is aluminum and not pot metal.
Came across this video and enjoyed it. Recently replaced by bushings in my 1982 930 and I went with the brass bushings. Saw some good reviews on them and the shifting is a whole lot tighter and no slop at all. And don't have to worry about them wearing out or disintegrating like the the rubber/plastic ones.
What a pain in the ass the only thing I didn't have is the block. And I still can't get that damn pin out. What makes that pin so FN tight?
Hey Joe Joe, did you ever get the pin out? I'm struggling with one right now. I banged on it good and it didn't even budge. Any tips or tricks?! Thanks!