Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 2004 12:46:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
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From:         Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
Subject:      Re: Emergency in South Dakota
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Hi all,

I am interested by this one too. I was wondering what exact symptoms
Larry had too.
I recenlty acquired a very nice 87. We went way for a 10 day trip. On
the way back, the 4th gear started to slip out or jump out.
It happened (and got worse) when I was under rpm (ex; in a light hill,
like if it was forcing me to go into 3rd gear).
Any pressure or accelaration, it poped out, like if it was not able to
take any torque.
I was able to get back home in 3rd gear. and 4th gear when descending
hills or fully "lanced"/engaged (at full speed) and eventually slightly
pressing the clucth. My top speed was btw 80 and 105 km/h.
There is ablsolutely no grinding or anything. it pops out smoothly.
I will have my trusted mechanic have a look on it. But he is busy right
now. What should I have him look at ?

I still drive it for short distances occasionnaly. But I try to avoid
it. What is your input on this?

JP