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Your Vehicle // Porsche // Boxster 986/987/981 (1997-2016) // Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
OE Match gearbox oil breather for Porsche 356, 356A, 356B and 356C applications is a bleeder in the transmission case, it forms part of the gearbox ventilation arrangement.
Fits
- Porsche 356A 1955–59
- Porsche 356B 1959–63
- Porsche 356C 1963–65
- Porsche 356 1950–55
Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.
Diagram reference no: 10
What This Product Does
This component serves as the transmission case breather rather than an oil filler or drain plug. It is intended for gearbox ventilation work during maintenance, repairs or restoration of the listed Porsche 356 models.
Technical Details
- Brand: OE Match.
- Part identification: 51920012.
- Diagram descriptions: Bleeder Complete; Bleeder.
- Associated oil collection containers, baffle plates and drain plugs are separate components in the assembly diagrams.
Symptoms of Fault
Oil leakage around the gearbox warrants investigation, but does not establish that the breather needs replacing. Seals, casing joints and other transmission components can also be responsible. Whining, difficult selection or crunching during changes require separate diagnosis rather than assuming this component is the cause.
Why Replacement Matters
Renewal may be appropriate when inspection identifies a damaged or unsuitable breather, or when restoring the transmission assembly. OE Match develops replacement components around Porsche applications, using original references and vehicle specifications to assess suitability. Match this part to the gearbox fitted to the vehicle before installation.
FAQs
Is this a gearbox drain plug?
No. The assembly diagrams identify 51920012 as a bleeder; the drain plugs have separate part references.
Will replacing it cure difficult gear changes?
That cannot be assumed. Clutch operation, selector linkage, lubricant condition and internal gearbox wear should also be assessed.
What should I check before fitting?
Confirm the vehicle application, transmission identification and original component reference, then inspect adjoining parts for damage or leakage.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
51920012
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
