Tiptronic compatability

[raleigh5]

looking to repair or replace the Tiptronic in a 2000 2.7L Boxster.

couple of questions:

1. would it be possible( and straightforward ) to replace with a Tiptronic from other Boxster model years or from other Porsche models? if so, which ones and would the tip ecu need to be replaced also?

2. is it feasible for me to remove / install the transmission in home garage? i've done engine / trans remove & install 3 or 4 times before on Isuzu suv. i didnt set any speed records..but the work was solid. i am expecting delivery of the Boxster bentley manual vany day now.

thanks for any insights.

[xflyboyx]

First things first, what is wrong with your transmission? answering this quesiton then you can determine if you want a replacement or repair.

Answer to your 2nd question First,

Absolutely, I have done it about 3 times already (due to shop not rebuliding the torque converter correctly, see my posts to get some ideas).

The only thing, it is a long process and unlike other cars you have to take the back end of the car to gain access to the transmission.

I usually take my time in disassembly and really take my time in assembly to make sure things done right the first time.

and then there is the disassembly of transmission itself for whatever problem it might have, and thats where the fun and frustration come into play.

you have to be very patient.

some members have removed their transmissions to do IMS/RMS replacement. so do your research and get some ideas.

to answer your 2nd question see attached pix to get some idea

I have MY03 and it has the A8605-150 ZF 5-19FL (not sure what the 150 stands for)

so I'm not really sure 100% of the technicality of using other model transmissions into yours but I don't see why not except for what you need to

change whether mechanically or electronically (as far as ECU). If you want to go that route I would take a look at the difference mechnically then

deal with the ecu afterwards.

Just to give you some insight of using transmissions with different engines if you go to Jay Leno garage website and look up ECOJET CAR, they are

using a corvette transmission to work with a Helicopter jet engine. so using transmission from model to another model IMHO should not be that difficult

but you have to do your research.

Good luck

[raleigh5]

thank you for your very informative response and your encouragement. and i hope that torque converter issue never again rears its ugly head.