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[Jakkq]

So this has been going on for quite some time now. I own a 79' 924 N/A. The problem is that when I shift into second gear, it will sometimes make a short grind, but still go into the gear. I've never had it grind in 3rd, 4th, or 5th, but 2 seems to hate me. Once in a blue moon, when I shift down into 1st it does this as well.
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1979 Porsche 924- Snailshell
http://porsche924workblog.blogspot.com/

[CorsePerVita]

Hmm.. Shift linkage issues... worn bushings... tranny flush... bad synchros... clutch... ?
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- 1977 Porsche 924 2.0 N/A (Trackday Project)
- 1979 Porsche 924 2.0 N/A (The other daily)
- 1980 Porsche 931 (Daily)
- 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
- 1999 Ducati 900SS

[D Hook]

Snail shell tranny, right? Famous for bad 2nd gear synchro. Try a search on the board for more info. You're not alone.
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'80 924 n/a SOLD

[Jakkq]

http://img20.imageshack.us/i/file0054a.jpg/

Can you tell from this picture if this is a snailshell?
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1979 Porsche 924- Snailshell
http://porsche924workblog.blogspot.com/

[2Fast]

[CorsePerVita]

[turboporsche924]

If first gear is down and second up its a snail.
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1980 924 turbo

[Jakkq]

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1979 Porsche 924- Snailshell
http://porsche924workblog.blogspot.com/

[Smoothie]

It is what it should be, and that is a snailshell (aka- "Getrag").
Here's the sticky topic on their shifting problems - http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=22871

Here's what an Audi gearbox looks like (from the rear-left looking forward) -
<click for larger>

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"..it's made in Germany. You know the Germans always make good stuff."


'82 924T, US version, dark green metallic, 5 speed Audi 016G gearbox

[Jakkq]

So what would be the best way to get to the bushings to check them? I can't just lift up the shifter boot.
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1979 Porsche 924- Snailshell
http://porsche924workblog.blogspot.com/

[!tom]

It's all covered in the thread Smoothie indicated above.

All of your questions will be answered here.

Basically, the best way to do it involves dropping the transmission to replace the joints on the shift linkage where it meets the transmission. Some people are able to snake their hands above the transmission while it is in place, but if you're not familiar with what's going on, that may end just being frustrating.
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78 924 NA
5-lug

[Jakkq]

Where can I order some new joints to replace? I'd rather have them before I drop the tranny.
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1979 Porsche 924- Snailshell
http://porsche924workblog.blogspot.com/

[Vince Ponz]

oops
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"Never let them see you sweat"
77.5 924 modified track car
79 931 Euro stock
88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

[Vince Ponz]

Do not forget the shifter bar and the shifter. Sometimes they oval and you cannot get in the correct gear. Change all of the bushings.
While in the car remove the shifter cover and look inside. Check for loose parts.
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"Never let them see you sweat"
77.5 924 modified track car
79 931 Euro stock
88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

[Jakkq]

That actually may be a problem. I was sitting moving the shifter and it actually hits something before it goes into the second gear which may be causing the grinding?

Also, what loose parts should I be keeping an eye for? And where specifically are the bushing located? Ive never worked with a shifter before.

I'll take a deep excavation when I get home tonight.
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1979 Porsche 924- Snailshell
http://porsche924workblog.blogspot.com/