Gearshift Control Parts

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.

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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Fits:
Porsche 964 Carrera 4 1989-94
Porsche 993 6-Speed Manual Transmission 1995-98

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Transmission Guide Tube.
Restore smooth, precise shifting in your Porsche with this guide tube for the 964 and 993 manual gearbox models. This guide tube is a direct replacement for the factory original, providing correct alignment and support for the shift rod assembly between the gear lever and gearbox. Built to exacting standards, it helps eliminate play, noise and ambiguous gear changes—bringing back the crisp manual-shifting feel your Porsche was designed for.

Fits:

• Porsche 964 (911) C4 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 15

What This Product Does:

• The guide tube keeps the shift rod / linkage properly aligned, housed, and supported as it transmits motion from the driver’s shift lever to the gearbox internals.
• It prevents the shift rod from bending, mis-aligning or vibrating excessively, which can degrade shift feel or cause mis-engagements.
• A well-fitting guide tube ensures smooth, precise gear changes with minimal slack or bind, contributing to the crisp manual-gearbox feel that many Porsche enthusiasts seek.

Symptoms & Signs Of Wear / Failure:

• Gear shifts feel sloppy or misaligned — the lever has excessive travel or ambiguous engagement.
• Shift linkage noise, rattles or vibration coming from the tunnel / gearbox area due to looseness in the tube or linkage.
• Harder or imprecise gear changes, especially under load or rapid shifts, because the linkage path isn’t firm.
• Visual signs: the tube may be bent, the mountings worn, bushings or bearings inside the tube may be degraded.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Replacing with a new unit ensures the shift linkage remains tight, delivering the precise feel and reliability associated with Porsche manual gearboxes.
• Especially in older vehicles or those modified for performance, the original tube may have suffered from play or wear; replacing it prevents-related issues like sloppy shifts, mis-alignment and accelerated linkage wear.
• The shift-feel of a Porsche manual transmission is part of the driving experience—ensuring the path of shift motion is clean, direct and stable helps retain that.
• Prevents additional wear on the shift rod, guide bearings, bracket or gearbox selector mechanism—if the tube is loose or misaligned, other parts may wear prematurely.

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Fits:
Porsche 964 1989-94 Tiptronic
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