Ray G wrote: > Hi again, > Has anyone had a similar problem and what caused it? > Gear lever cracked two inches above the floor and > eventually broke . I say eventually because 50 klm's from home I > thought something was strange as I was hitting my knuckles on the dash > board BTDT! I also started hitting the dash. I had to drive home in 2nd for about 6 kms. > > I suspect it was caused by "she who must be obeyed" always > having trouble finding the spring loaded reverse! It is caused by the little collar with the set screw that keeps the spring down. There is a small dimple in the lever for the set screw to sit, this is the weak spot! If you go out and replace the shifter, 4-speed and Syncro are the same, 5-speed are different. PerL 87 Syncro 112i |
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