Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 13:59:11 +0000 (UTC) From: paul.hutchingsnopsamnetNOSPAM (Paul Hutchings) Subject: Re: 900 Gearshift Balljoint?
"Grunff" <runffnopsamo.com> wrote in <989910116.24842.0.nnrp-13.c1ed028enopsam.demon.co.uk>: >I wouldn't worry about it affecting the functioning of the car. > >Once you've removed the console, you'll see the gearshift rod, which >runs parallel to the car floor, from the base of the shifter, out >through the front bulkhead, and into the engine bay. This is centered by >a pair of springs, mounted a few inches forward of the base of the >gearstick. You'll find them no problem. > Thanks - I removed the center console side-trim this morning and found the squeak was coming from the foam-rubber "tunnel" that the gearshift rod runs down. A few fingers of grease and it appears to be quiet - even if it needs to be done every month or so it only took 10 minutes. rgds Paul -- Paul Hutchings ****Remove NOSPAM when replying****