986 Motor Mount Replacement - Vibration and 2nd gear grind fix attempt - Boxster Spyder Project Car

In this video, we attempt to fix the 2nd gear grind (and a 3k rpm vibration) with a front motor mount replacement. PART 2 of the 2004 986 Boxster S 550 Spyder project car.
Motor Mount Part Number: 987-375-023-05-HBT
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[@thegeoff9253]

Is it possible to check the condition of the mount without actually removing it?

[@Pags222]

Isn't the 2nd gear issue on these caused by a bad detent in the transaxle which can be replaced/upgraded?

[@LenartoGarage]

That’s on my list to try. I ordered a ball bearing that people say if you put it in with the detent spring that it can help fix the issue. I was hearing it helps more with 2nd gear pop out than 2nd gear grind though.

[@Texasslim57]

Thats a 550 special edition, like mine.

[@LenartoGarage]

Yep! Which number do you have?