Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 08:09:14 -0500 From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenospam.net> Subject: Re: saab 9000 gearchange problem
"Mr.Nice." <mr.nicenospampam-clara.co.uk> wrote in message news:l5uu90pce7eilet206fcfr7egqp2jtbh1jnospamcom... [snip] > >Almost certainly the gearshift linkage. Pretty easy to change, and > >readily available. Open the bonnet, and stand by the passenger side wing > >mirror (left side). Look down the bulkhead, using a torch. You'll see > >the link rod emerging from the lower bulkhead and entering the gearbox. > >Look for the rubber linkage. > > Can it be worked-on from above or must I work from underneath? > assuming it's the bush I'm going to need access to. > It can be accessed from above, although it might be slightly easier from underneath if you can put the car on a lift. IIRC, it was also helpful to put the gearshift into 4th gear. Walt Kienzle