Labor to install new gearbox?

[vjd3]

Does anyone know the approximate labor charge (hours) to install a new 996 transmission (6-speed)? And what the dealer list on the transmission is?

TIA ...

Vic

99 C2 cab

[Loren]

I would expect labor to be 3 hours or less. I believe the retail price for MY99 6 speed w/o LSD or TC is about $9000.

[ar38070]

I believe it would be more like 8 hours. That is what it took for my boxster.

[Loren]

I believe it would be more like 8 hours.  That is what it took for my boxster.

IMHO I think you were over-charged. To do a RMS you need to drop the tranny and I know they can do that in under 2 hours. There is no difference - just installing a different transmission and a test drive.

[ar38070]

Maybe but that was 2 different quotes. One from a dealer and one from an independent porsche repair shop.

That also includes replacing the clutch though that does not add that much time.

[umn]

...

To do a RMS you need to drop the tranny and I know they can do that in under 2 hours. There is no difference - just installing a different transmission and a test drive.

...

Hi,

RMS takes longer, because you have to take the flywheel off. 2 hours seems unrealistic. I've seen it done in the factory in Stuttgart and at a Porsche dealership, both times it took about 4-5 hours, and they charge you about 6 hours.

As for the gearbox, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. When I was in Stuttgart before X-mas, they told me that GETRAG (who make the gearbox) will start selling reconditioned gearboxes soon, which will make replacement a lot cheaper.

Cheers,

Uwe

Edited January 26, 2004 by umn

[Tool Pants]

There is the book labor rate and then how long it takes an experienced mechanic to do the work.

I watched Peter take everything out for a seal replacement on a Boxster. Once the flywheel was out and I could see the leak from the seal I had to leave. I was less than 2 hours.