Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 13:43:07 +0100 From: Mr.Nice. <mr.nicenospampam-clara.co.uk> Subject: Re: saab 9000 gearchange problem
Twas Mon, 10 May 2004 11:28:36 +0100 when Grunff <grunffnospam.com> put finger to keyboard producing: >Mr.Nice. wrote: >> the wifes saab has gone a bit funny on the gearchange. >> all the gears feel to be too far to the left, and there is not enough >> travel available to get into first or second on the far left. >> however knocking the gearlever all the way to the right and then going >> for first agressivly usually gets it, though my wife can't manage it. >> >> Anyone have any idea on this one? > >Almost certainly the gearshift linkage. Pretty easy to change, and >readily available. Open the bonnet, and stand by the passenger side wing >mirror (left side). Look down the bulkhead, using a torch. You'll see >the link rod emerging from the lower bulkhead and entering the gearbox. >Look for the rubber linkage. Can it be worked-on from above or must I work from underneath? assuming it's the bush I'm going to need access to. Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.) -- ___________________________________________________________ "To know the character of a man, give him anonymity" - Mr.Nice. www.mrnice.me.uk - www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk ___________________________________________________________