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Transmission Guide Tube Bearing Bracket. Porsche 964 C2 / 993 - 96442405500
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Vehicle Group
- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) RS 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C2S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
- Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO S 1994-97
Information
Transmission Guide Tube Bearing Bracket.
Restore smooth, precise shifting in your classic Porsche with this bearing plate/bracket designed for the guide tube / shift rod assembly. This direct-fit component is compatible with Porsche 964 (1989-94) Carrera 2 and selected 993 (1995-98) manual models.
Engineered to maintain correct alignment and support of the shift linkage, this bearing plate ensures your gear changes remain crisp, reliable and free of slack. A must-have for high-mileage cars, performance upgrades or full restorations.
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Diagram Ref No 24
What This Product Does:
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
Why Replacement Or Upgrade Matters:
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Restore smooth, precise shifting in your classic Porsche with this bearing plate/bracket designed for the guide tube / shift rod assembly. This direct-fit component is compatible with Porsche 964 (1989-94) Carrera 2 and selected 993 (1995-98) manual models.
Engineered to maintain correct alignment and support of the shift linkage, this bearing plate ensures your gear changes remain crisp, reliable and free of slack. A must-have for high-mileage cars, performance upgrades or full restorations.
Fits:
- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) RS 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C2S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
- Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO S 1994-97
Diagram Ref No 24
What This Product Does:
- The guide tube/shift rod assembly transfers your shift lever inputs through a rod or tube to the gearbox selector shaft. The bearing plate/bracket serves as a structural support or mounting interface for that assembly. It ensures the guide tube is located correctly, held securely, and rotates or slides cleanly.
- It helps maintain the correct geometry and alignment of the shift linkage: by keeping the rods/tubes aligned and secured, the transmission engages gears smoothly, with minimal slack or mis-alignment.
- Because shifting precision depends on how the linkage is held, a good bracket helps ensure crisp gear changes, correct engagement and minimal wear on adjoining components.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Gear shifter feels sloppy or has excessive movement before engaging a gear — the linkage might flex or mis-align.
- Hard or imprecise gear changes — because the guide-tube/rod path is mis-aligned or the bracket is loose, the shift becomes less consistent.
- Noise or rattle around the shift linkage tunnel or transmission area — the bracket may be loose or the bearing surface worn.
- Reduced shift feel especially noticeable in manual gearbox models — less crispness, possible missed engagements or longer travel.
- Visual wear: The mounting holes of the bracket may be elongated, bolts loose, or the bearing surface has scoring, wear, or play.
Why Replacement Or Upgrade Matters:
- Ensures the gearbox linkage works as intended. For high-mileage vehicles or cars used for performance driving, the shift linkage components often endure a lot of movement, and any play in the bracket reduces feel and precision. Replacing the bracket restores the linkage’s structural integrity.
- Improves shifting feel & reliability: Especially in classic Porsche manual models (964/993), having tight, well-aligned shift mechanisms contributes strongly to the driving experience. A worn bracket reduces that feel.
- Minimizes secondary wear: If the bracket is loose or misaligned, the shift rod/guide tube may wear more quickly, cause mis-engagements or place additional load on the gearbox. A fresh bracket can help prevent those downstream issues.
- Important for restoration or performance builds: If you’re restoring a 964/993 to better than original or upgrading the gearbox/shift kit, replacing supporting components like this bracket ensures the new components work at their best.
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- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1979-81
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1982-84
- Porsche 924 Carrera GT 2.0L 1981
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Gearshift lever.
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- Porsche 924 2.0L 1980-85
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- Porsche 924 Carrera GT 2.0L 1981
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- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo S 2.5L 8V 1988
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- Porsche 968 CS 3.0L 1993-95
- Porsche 968 Turbo S 3.0L 1993-94
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- Porsche 924 2.0L 1980-85
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1986-87
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1988
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- Porsche 944 2.7L 8V 1988-89
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- Porsche 944 Turbo S 2.5L 8V 1988
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- Porsche 968 Sport 3.0L 1994-95
- Porsche 968 CS 3.0L 1993-95
- Porsche 968 Turbo S 3.0L 1993-94
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Gearshift rod bellows.
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Porsche 944 1982-91
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