Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 09:44:09 PST From: mojavegnopsamsp.com (Everett M. Greene) Subject: Re: Manual trans. shifting problem
Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> writes: > Everett M. Greene wrote: > > > My local mechanic(s) advised me that the problem I have > > getting into 5th gear on my `85 900 is due to some sort > > of sleeve in the transmission that is "galling" making > > it very hard to move. After some adjustment, it is now > > possible to get it into 5th gear which wasn't possible > > before, but it does take some effort/force. Is this a > > known problem? > > > > 5th gear has never been used much on this vehicle. Is > > it possible that crud has built up in the mechanism? > > Not really - the whole lot is bathed in oil. My initial suspicion would > be a misaligned shifter. This is the first thing to check. If the > shifter is fine, then you start worndering if it's a gearbox problem. Isn't a misaligned shifter a gearbox problem? The mechanic(s) said they could get it to slide by using a long enough pry bar but otherwise... > > My mechanic(s) also said it's next to impossible to get > > repair parts for the transmission. Are there known > > sources other than wrecking yards? > > Really not true. All C900 gearbox components are readily available (not > cheap, but available). Because of the prices, it's generally a good idea > to try to source a good used gearbox first. What is a C900? I've seen others use the term but have no idea what is meant by it.