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Transaxle Shifter Linkage Mod
Transaxle Shifter Linkage Mod design listed for 1982–1991 Porsche 944. Listed category: other. Verify dimensions, fitment and material suitability before printing.
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 944
- Year range
- 1982–1991
- Submodel
- Not supplied
- Engine
- Not supplied
Source approval status: pending. Source flags do not certify fit, material suitability or safety for your vehicle.
License conditions, files, application and fit are reviewed before work is accepted.
Description
The "V2" version is recommended as it is a tighter fit on the main linkage shaft. The original upload was looser, and most of the load was taken by the bearings on each end. The tighter V2 dimensions promote better load spreading. You can use a sleeve on the V1 model if you prefer, this is the "Axial Spacer" file that has been uploaded. Note that I have no long-term testing with that spacer and you may wear through it over time.
You first need to remove the linkage from the car. Then carefully remove the snap ring on the main shaft. Undo the lock nut that holds it to the transverse shaft, so the plastic piece is free.
To use the new part, you will need to order the bearings:
* 2x thrust bearings for 15mm shaft diameter, McMaster-Carr P/N 5909K13. Include 2x thrust washers per bearing (28mm OD x 1mm thickness), P/N 5909K73
* 2x thrust bearings for 10mm shaft diameter, McMaster-Carr P/N 5909K11. Include 2x thrust washers per bearing (24mm OD x 1mm thickness), P/N 5909K71
* Optional but recommended: a new M8 lock nut.
A new snap ring may not fit the groove that well: I have tried parts from McMaster-Carr and VW, using the OEM part number. Both popped loose during ordinary driving after a few months. The original snap ring seems to be the best fit (not sure what happened!)
Assemble with some bearing grease. I included 3 coupler lengths, in case there is some manufacturing variance as far the location of the snap ring groove (it's common on these). You can add shims as well to take out some slack: see attached files for 2 sizes, maybe print one of each. Some linkages need a shim, some don't.
Installation procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2udkwlIZRA
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Print instructions
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed
Settings from the source; not independently tested by Orphaned Parts.
Print price estimates
Planning prices for one print, not a final quote. Defaults use a size allowance inferred from the part name, not a measured or sliced model. Filament suitability must be confirmed.
| Filament | USD / print | Application notes |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | $28.50 | Indoor prototypes; not a default material for hot vehicle interiors. |
| PETG | $29.00 | General-purpose candidate; heat and creep need review. |
| ASA | $32.50 | Candidate for UV exposure; verify temperature and geometry. |
| ABS | $31.50 | Enclosed printing; review application and dimensions. |
| TPU | $37.50 | Flexible designs only; not a substitute for rigid materials. |
| Nylon | $37.50 | Moisture, tolerances and application require review. |
| PA-CF | $42.50 | Filled nylon; abrasive filament and fit need review. |
Pricing assumptions and exclusions
USD: ($6 setup + $3 finishing + filament weight × assumed spool cost × 1.25 waste allowance + print hours × $2.50 × material time factor) ÷ 0.65. Rounded up to the next $0.50.
Assumed spool costs per kg: PLA $25, PETG $30, ASA $40, ABS $30, TPU $45, Nylon $65, PA-CF $95. Time factors: PLA/PETG 1.0, ASA/ABS 1.2, TPU 1.6, Nylon 1.4, PA-CF 1.5. These are proposed shop rates, not measured production costs.
Design work, test fitting, hardware, shipping and tax are additional where needed. Multi-file sets may need several prints. Use actual sliced weight and time when available. Final pricing is confirmed in writing.
All available source data
- Id
- 2e3ce5a5-fbaa-4e82-adec-e90456c6c6b4
- Part Name
- Transaxle Shifter Linkage Mod
- Slug
- transaxle-shifter-linkage-mod
- Category
- other
- Cswp Approval Status
- pending
- Download Status
- approved
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 944
- Year
- 1982
- Year End
- 1991
- Submodel
- Not supplied
- Engine
- Not supplied
- Created At
- 2026-07-08T13:59:28.33878+00:00
- Origin
- aggregated
- Source
- thingiverse
- Source Url
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5269249
- Source Creator Url
- https://www.thingiverse.com/odonnell944
- Cc License Code
- CC-BY-4.0
- Cc License Url
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- For Sale
- No
- Fulfillment Mode
- platform
- Manual Price Cents
- Not supplied
- Image Url
- https://r2-upload.3dcarparts.workers.dev/file/parts/2e3ce5a5-fbaa-4e82-adec-e90456c6c6b4/images/transaxle-shifter-linkage-mod-1_1783519170100_e0z36e.jpg
- Author
- odonnell944
- Estimated Price Cents
- Not supplied
- HasMultipleModelFiles
- No
- ModelFileCount
- 0
- Download Count
- 0
- Detail Url
- https://3dcarparts.org/library/1982-1991/Porsche/944/transaxle-shifter-linkage-mod
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