sloppy shifter

[Greg-List at attbi.com]

Had a similar problemo on my 90 200tq.  I turned out to be a clamp that
is in the middle of the linkage worked itself loose.  Don't know where
you are located but a local mechanic in Portland Oregon did the deed for
$70.  It's tough to get to it.

Greg Bird
Portland, Oregon
90 200tq

Livolsi, Stephane wrote:

>The shift lever on my 86 5ktq (5 spd) suddenly got very sloppy yesterday.
>Ever since the clutch job last fall it hasn't been very precise, but
>suddenly I can move it around about 3 inches while in gear, especially 1st
>and 2nd.
>Anyone else experienced this?  Is it likely to be the tranny itself or the
>linkages?  Any info/advice greatly appreciated.
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>Stephane
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