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  1. Hi, I have a 97 Boxster and I just purchased a complete set of transmissions, cables, and motor off a 2002 Boxster from Ebay. In reading your post, it looks like the only other thing I need to do to make these work is get new mounting studs for the transmission. Can you tell me where you found the mounting studs? Also, I don't need to swap out the convertible top relay, right? Thanks for your help! Ron Ron: If you want to continue to rely on the early system of sensors (i.e., the B-pillar microswitch and the black lever microswitch), you don't have to replace anything other than the parts you have listed, plus the later version spacer mounting studs. The part number for the studs that you need is 986.561.789.01 and they list for about $8.00 each (6 needed), although you can get a better price from board sponsor Sunset Imports (click on the link at the top of each page here entitled "Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost"). Your best bet may be to contact the eBay seller that sold you the parts and see if you can get the studs from that seller. Again, as to the double relay, as long as you retain the old system, you can just use your original relay. If not, you will have to buy the "B Version" relay and do some rewiring at the electric motor and behind the relay tray. The complete B Version system is much more reliable, but the A Version works well enough when it's properly set up. Since you have the new "crosshatch" cables, you will avoid one of the problematic aspects of the early set up (i.e., stretched outer sheath resulting in one side being operated and the other not). Take a look here for a DIY on removing/replacing the transmissions, including pics of the old and new style spacer mounting studs: http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/installinga'03-'04glasstopandframeona'97 Specifically, take a look at the Part II PDF, around page 19. While you are at it, be sure to verify that your foam drain trays are intact. This is very important. Good Luck. Regards, Maurice. Thanks Maurice. I will continue to use the old relay and B-pillar microswitch. That being the case, can I use the new 2002 motor and move the black lever switch from my old motor to the new one? Thanks for all your help--this is a great site. Ron
  2. Hi, I have a 97 Boxster and I just purchased a complete set of transmissions, cables, and motor off a 2002 Boxster from Ebay. In reading your post, it looks like the only other thing I need to do to make these work is get new mounting studs for the transmission. Can you tell me where you found the mounting studs? Also, I don't need to swap out the convertible top relay, right? Thanks for your help! Ron
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