1999 Porsche Boxster 986 project Episode 5 | Lost all gears, but fixed for free in minutes

In this episode I show you how I fixed the gear linkage on my porsche boxster tiptronic gearbox for free

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Blimey you're videos are like buses, nothing for ages then two at once 😂. Glad it was an easy fix mate

[@projectsinthebarn]

Tell me about it 😃

[@andrewpryce5703]

Small easy fixes give the most pleasure!

[@projectsinthebarn]

@andrewpryce5703 they definitely do mate, we like little wins 🏆

[@stephenoakley1583]

Great fix Simon. Very satisfying. I wonder how many people end up at a main dealer and then have the subsequent main dealer bill? Well done 👍

[@projectsinthebarn]

@stephenoakley1583 cheers Stephen, it's great to have seen it and for it be such a straightforward repair. I dare say, somewhere down the line, I will replace the connections as they are undoubtedly worn, but will certainly be good enough for a while yet 😉

[@roberttruman8332]

I love it when you get an easy fix like that 😃 it off sets the days when you spend 4 hours removing one rusty bolt! Sorry you let the D3 go as I used your video on the coolant bottle change as it was the best one as it showed the two bleed points. Noticed a series Land Rover under some cover as you drove the car, is that yours and going to be more content?

[@projectsinthebarn]

@roberttruman8332 hi Robert, it's great when it's something simple isn't it mate 👍 the series landy is my neighbours, but I have been trying for ages to pry it from him, he's just moved out so I'm still hoping 😀

[@UdoIBress]

Hi Simon, I suspect there is a groove at the end of the ball joint bolt. A locking ring probably belongs there. In Germany we call it a "seegering"There definitely needs to be a safety catch on the bolt, otherwise you'll soon have another problem. Glue is not a solution. Please take a look at an exploded view of how Porsche solved the problem. Greetings Udo

[@projectsinthebarn]

@UdoIBress Hi Udo, thanks for your wisdom as ever. My repair was only identifying the cause of the problem and to get me back on the road, a new socket and safety ring have been ordered from porsche so I can do a permanent repair in the future 👍

[@UdoIBress]

@@projectsinthebarn Okay, I understand. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@John-kd5jf]

I was wondering how much a genuine Porsche cable tie was going to cost. Lol

[@John-kd5jf]

I sent this on the wrong account. It's John from Car Crush UK.

[@projectsinthebarn]

@John-kd5jf Hi John, I went for an after-market cable tie to keep the costs low 😀

[@zeez4178]

You need some thick mat or foam to kneel on or at least some cardboard to do the work for a bit of comfort

[@projectsinthebarn]

Hi buddy, I agree. I do have a roll matt at home from years ago. Maybe I should break that out to use 🤔 👍