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'85 900s tranny problems - 1st and 5th are gone...
Posted by josho [Email] (more from josho) on Mon, 20 May 2002 13:29:00
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I just acquired a free '85 900s 5spd project car - engine runs pretty good (seems to idle a bit high once I get it started... it coughs and peeters out for the first few tries), but the cooling system and transmission need some attention.
transmission: 1st gear does not stay in at all - I was able to hold it in 1st once, but when I try to do that now, it really grinds and pops out. I never got going fast enough to try out 5th gear but I will take the previous owner's word... it is also pretty hard to turn the key in the ignition (don't know if this is related).
what do I do? do I need a new transmission? is it just bad linkage? will other years of 900 5spd rebuilt trannies fit?
cooling system: I was told I need a new radiator - when I checked out the radiator, I say old, dry, and crusty fluid caked up along the both third of the radiator. I refilled the expansion tank with water to check for leaks, and it seems as though the system only leaks when under pressure. Will a used radiator from an 87 spg fit?
thanks for your help - I am quite a novice at engine repair...
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