Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 12:54:44 -0300 From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: 88 9000 turbo shifter probs
Salutations: Grunff wrote: > > clayton wrote: > > i am looking at maybe getting a 88 9000 turbo with shifter probs engine runs > > great but it seems to be stuck in 4th or 5th and there does not seem to be a > > shifting pattern > > > > oh yeah the guy wants 250 for the car :) > > is it worth it? and anyone got a idea of what may be wrong ? > > Depends - it's either the shift linkage (£5 part, 20 minutes) or > the gearbox (£500 part, 4 hours). > > The only way you can tell is by having a good look. The shift > linkage is visible if you look down the gap between the engine > and the bulkhead on the battery side of the car. You should see > the rod going to the gearbox. Get someone to move the gear stick > while you watch the rubber coupler. > > -- > Grunff Hey brother Gruff - I would add that it could be both as a gearbox pwob may have lead to some abuse to the linkage.. Have both checked over by someone you trust would be my addition.. On the other hand, a 5 speed 9000 at 250 sounds pretty good depending on the condition of the overall machine.. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - RealAudio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day June Christy - It's Been A Long Long Time http://www.dexterdyne.org/999/104.rm