Re:4000q troubleshooting

["Jon" <jwilliam@ns1.water.net>]

> From:          SMH100@aol.com
> Date:          Wed, 14 May 1997 14:33:40 -0400 (EDT)
> To:            quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:       Re:4000q troubleshooting

> Dear listers: Currently, I am having a problem with my transmission.  After a
> period of driving, it is very hard to shift gears, plus in 4th my stick pops
> out of gear.  If I stop the car and leave for about a 1/2 hour it returns to
> normal.  What's the story? Do I need a clutch...trans work? Help!
>        Also, I have to replace all 4 struts on my car...my auto parts store
> said that KYB gas are perfect.  Does anyone out there have any suggesstions
> regarding what I need.  I do want excellent handling, but do not want to
> sacrafice too much comfort.
> 
> Thanks in advance to all!
> 
> Sean Houghton
> smh100@aol.com
> 87' 4kq 60K
> 
> 

Only time I've had a transmission pop out of gear was in my 1990 
Jetta GLi.  A seal had broke and the fluid had drained out during an 
1800 mile roadtrip.  It was about $1500 for a new transmission.

Jon
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'87 Audi Coupe GT
given up on reverse switch, they'll have to guess when I'm backing up