Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:47:22 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Transmission Problems
rich wrote: > > I am having some trouble with my 86' 900 SPG. I am ready to bring it to the > dealer for repair, and I am wondering what I am in for. It has a problem > with the transmission. About a week ago it started popping itself out of 1st > gear when in traffic. You would release the clutch, move a few inches, and > stop, again release the clutch to start moving again, but this time the > shifter would return to neutral. Could this be an engine or transmission > mount that has cracked and therefore moving the linkage. Second problem > started yesterday. I could not shift the car into 5th gear. 1st-4th are all > OK, other than the problem described above. > > Any ideas > > Thanks > Rich Maurin You sir, are about to have to replace your transmission. I feel your pain... my '85 900T just started popping out of 2nd - 5th will go next, and when that happens, I'll be getting a new one as well. -Justin