Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 08:39:42 +0100 From: Mr.Nice. <mr.nicenospampam-clara.co.uk> Subject: Re: saab 9000 gearchange problem
Twas Sun, 9 May 2004 23:30:27 +0100 when "Jools" <jmaynospamco.uk> put finger to keyboard producing: > >"Mr.Nice." <mr.nicenospampam-clara.co.uk> wrote in message >news:3kus9099lpudisfn4c80nog2pclt78iioqnospamcom... >> the wifes saab has gone a bit funny on the gearchange. >> all the gears feel to be too far to the left, and there is not enough >> travel available to get into first or second on the far left. >> however knocking the gearlever all the way to the right and then going >> for first agressivly usually gets it, though my wife can't manage it. >> >> Anyone have any idea on this one? >> >> Regards. >> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.) >> -- > >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.) -- ___________________________________________________________ "To know the character of a man, give him anonymity" - Mr.Nice. www.mrnice.me.uk - www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk ___________________________________________________________
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