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Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 23:04:55 +0000
From: jaggnopsamrlog.com
Subject: Re: -86 900 questions!


In article <Pine.WNT.3.96.980205123532.230B-100000nopsama.bmc.uu.se>, Johan Modig <johannopsama2.bmc.uu.se> wrote: > Hi! > > I recently bought a 1986 900i (which I beleive is called something else in > the US but it's an 8-valve Bosch CI (according to the manual) fuel > injected engine). The other day I noticed that when leaving the > stick-shift in neutral (5 spd transmission) and raising the clutch there > was a faint grinding-hissing noise coming from somewhere in the > transmission area. Since then I've tried to do this a couple of times and > have heard the noise about 50 percent of the times. Can this be a bearing > in the transmission that is going bad or what? The clutch and transmission > performes perfectly otherwise (clutch newly rebuilt according to previous > owner). The car has got 170000 km (=106 k miles) on it. One more > question: I am thinking of leaving the car to a certified Bosch mechanic > to give the fuel injection system a service. The reason is that the car > feels a little sluggish and takes quite a lot of fuel. Might this be a > good idea, or should I try something else first (all filters (air, fuel, > oil) are fresh)? I've also added STP Injection trim a couple of times when > filling up. > > I would be grateful for any tips on these issues. > > /Johan > > > P.S. Is there something to be done about flaky power windows (like > greasing up) because two of mine needs help getting the window back up or > do they need new motors. Johan, Can't help you too much with your first two items except to say that I've had trouble with my 5-speed transmission ('87 900S, Canada) - I've got 190,000 kms and I'm now losing my 3rd gear (pops out on deceleration, and "crunches" into 3rd gear any higher than 2500 rpm). I've been told that both clutch and transmission are pretty reliable, but I'm also having a problem with the car "clunking" into gear - something to do with the clutch. I love this car dearly, but it does have some problems. The windows are a notorious 900 problem. Apparently the motors aren't strong enough for the windows! I've had to replace both motors - likely that is what you will have to do as well. Good luck to you! Jeff.

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