[200q20v] Re: gear shifting problems

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In a message dated 8/6/00 7:50:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, munrof at isys.ca 
writes:

> Sounds like a shift linkage bushing(s) has failed, Brett. You could pull the
>  shift boot off and check the shift lever mount - you may also be able to 
get
>  an idea of what is going on by shifting through the gears and watching the
>  linkage action (while stationary, of course:o). If it is a failed linkage
>  bushing, it's not the kind of job you do on the side of the road with a
>  hammer and a large bent screwdriver :o)
>  
>  Fred Munro
>  '94 S4  108k km

Good point.  I also did replace the rear bushing which holds the shift rod 
centered at the rear of the shift cage at the same time as the clutch 
replacement.  Mine was completely worn out.  Shifting becomes VERY imprecise 
whien this happens.  Only other real adjustments are in the shift rod 
linkages and not recommended (besides, they're above the tranny and you know 
how much room there is between the tranny and trans tunnel ;-).

-Ingo
'91 200 with a few mods...
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