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Use mounting the trans

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I need the 12 point bolt that is used for mounting the trans to the engine.
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Porsche Cayman 987C Technical Articles Directory (2006-2012) | DIY Maintenance and Repair Projects for Porsche 987C Cayman | Pelican Parts
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Leading evidence: 'Use mounting the trans' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair projects' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Suggestion · Original poster
Porsche Cayman 987C Technical Articles Directory (2006-2012) | DIY Maintenance and Repair Projects for Porsche 987C Cayman | Pelican Parts
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Repair projects

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Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Suggestion · Original poster
Porsche Cayman 987C Technical Articles Directory (2006-2012) | DIY Maintenance and Repair Projects for Porsche 987C Cayman | Pelican Parts
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Use mounting the trans

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I need the 12 point bolt that is used for mounting the trans to the engine.
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5 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

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POST 3Original post

I am looking through your parts catalog. I need the 12 point bolt that is used for mounting the trans to the engine. Lower left side. For a 98 boxster. 5 speed. Anything there? Thanks

POST 4Original post

Quotes source post: 522929

Will this work? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweFUtmN3suIXmZ1tYpEX1w

POST 5Original post

Great DIY video on Cayman/Boxster transaxle/gear oil. https://youtu.be/MxV2mhZrwmk

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