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Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 10:22:24 +0100
From: "Julian <jmaynospamco.uk>
Subject: Re: saab 9000 gearchange problem


"Mr.Nice." <mr.nicenospampam-clara.co.uk> wrote in message news:lbcu90tpsvf0lrf2747fnv2k547lv4s1srnospamcom... > Twas Sun, 9 May 2004 23:30:27 +0100 when "Jools" <jmaynospamco.uk> put > finger to keyboard producing: > > > > > > >Hi Mark > > > >My old ('91, 199k miles) 9000 had just this prob. (twice). > > > >It is a part of the linkage that has failed. Don't know the detail as the > >shop I use fixes it. The first fix was a 'keep it going' bodge, lasted about > >10k miles. Earlier this year it went again, and the saab part was about £75 > >(IIRC). > > > >Must admit, it is lovely now it is done! What is the age/mileage on your > >wife's? > >Cheers > >J > > it's a 1990 and around 125k. > any idea what they did for a 'keep it going' bodge? > > > Regards. > Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.) Unfortunately I don't know the detail. He told me that the linkage from the gearstick is a complicated part, full of bits of rubber. Apparently one of these had broken. I think he either bolted or somehow re-connected 2 parts. The gearchange was then clunky, but at least I could get 1st & 2nd without slamming the shift from side to side! Sorry I can't help more Julian --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.678 / Virus Database: 440 - Release Date: 06/05/2004

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