rebuilding shifter on 88 90Q

[no1of consequence]

thanks for the info. sounds/looks like a pretty easy job.

-jim


>From: SJ <syljay at optonline.net>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>CC: no1of consequence <iin10ded at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: rebuilding shifter on 88 90Q
>Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 23:02:18 -0500
>
>My comments are based on my 88 5kq.
>Two areas to look at:
>1. Take the shifter mechanism apart . . the part in the console. Look it
>over for worn, broken nylon parts. Lube and reassemble.
>2. Worn bushings in the connecting rod. This rod is located on top of the
>transmission. Bit tricky to get at.
>
>I did a write up on the process. Look in the archives for the thread under
>"Manual shifter mystery" . .mid July 03
>The connecting rod is P/N 431 711 429 B . . . keep in mind that this is for
>the 5k.
>
>I was able to get just the nylon bushings for the connecting rod from my
>local Audi Parts guy. Dont know where he got them.
>
>I just took a peek at your model in the FA. You have a different setup. I
>dont see a connecting rod.
>Maybe all the action is in that ball socket at the bottom of the shifter.
>
>SJ
>85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
>85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
>88 Audi 5kq
>90 Audi 100q
>
> > From: "no1of consequence" <iin10ded at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: rebuilding shifter on 88 90Q
> > To: quattro at audifans.com
> > anyone know what parts i should replace to reduce the slop in my 
>shifter?
> > it's got a lot of side to side slop in gear. i havent taken it apart yet
> > [that sorta depends on how much $$ the wear parts are].
> >
> > part numbers would make you my hero.
> >
> > thanx,
> > jim
>
>

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