MTC7559/987-561-180-01G Convertible Transmission Gear (Right Porsche Boxster Teeth Angle Right to Left Porsche models)

I replaced my top transmission gears before on my 2001 Boxster but I used the more expensive metal gears which worked great. I could not find the same MFG when it I need to replace them for my 2009 Boxster and the metal ones that were available appeared to be missing a "tooth" on the smaller gear and people were having issues with them. So I decided to try the plastic ones which used the original smaller metal gear insert. This job is not extremely hard but I would recommend watching videos of people who have done this successfully. You could damage your top further if you are not well prepared on how the top transmission works with the entire top mechanism. Take your time and following the top alignment instructions. I bought both the right and left gears but only the right was broken. I keep the left one since these gears are prone to break over time (plastic). I would also recommend replacing the plastic push rod ball joints ($13) since they tend to fail as well over time. Bottom-line, saved $700 if I bought a new right side transmission and installed it myself or +$1500 if I would have taken it into the shop...

You have to destroy the original gear if it is not already broke. Metal gear fits loosely in this gear. I wish the metal gear snapped in for a more positive fit. Otherwise - so far so good as the top is operating well

funny how similar this system is to the 944 moonroof gears

Plastic gear on passenger side was grinding. Followed step by step detailed instructions found on "Pelican Parts" for replacement. Cleaned all gears and used new multi purpose synthetic grease on all gears. Took about 2 hours 30 minutes from start to finish. Some say the center gear will "snap into" the transmission gear but I don't think it applies to this product as I could not get the center metal gear to snap in. Works perfect overall.

Do not buy the metal gears! These are a perfect replacement. My convertible top is like new again. I cannot recommend these enough. The perfect part has been found.

Perfect fit, replaced gears both sides and my top has successfully cycled smoothly and quietly approximately 20 times so far. I took the opportunity to thoroughly clean and lube the transmissions, tracks and pivot joints which reduced stress on the system. Hopefully that will allow the top on my 220,000 miles plus 2001 986 Boxter top continue operating like new as it does now...

I had the plastic gear fail in my 987 Porsche Boxster's right convertible top transmission. This replacement gear allowed me to rebuild the transmission and now it's working good as new!

Had on my 987 Pcar for a few years now, works beautifully and a great price!