1990 80 Q Questions

[Jim Green]

--- "Turse, Thomas (CORP, GEAccess)"
<Thomas.Turse at geaccess.com> wrote:
> Hey all!  Just purchased a 1990 80 Q- seems like a
> really nice car, but I
> need input on a couple of things:
>  
> -The engine temp gauge does not work- heard this is
> common in the 80/90
> series.  Temp sending unit?

I replaced the one on the radiator for my car and it
fixed this problem.

> -Shifter is a bit notchy and loose feeling, kind of
> wobbles- is there a
> rebuild type fix?

Check the ball housing, there is a little cover right
on front of the E brake handle, pop that off, remove
the small screw that holds the shift boot, and pull
the boot up.  You will see the ball housing.  It
should be mounted solid in there.  Mine disentigrated
on me going down Eisenhower pass, it felt like I lost
my transmission, couldn't get any gears without
careful shifting.  Also try changing to Redline
transmission fluid.  75w 90 I believe.
>  
> Is a really clean car otherwise, hopefully it will
> be a good one.
>  
> TIA,
>  
> Thomas Turse
> Denver, CO
> 

HTH,

=====
Jim Green
'89 90tq 
http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/

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