FW: resolution (bad) of hard shifting 200 qw

[Dave Michael <Dave.Michael@quantum.com>]

> A few weeks ago, I posted a note regarding the sudden difficult-shifting I
> was experiencing with my 1990 200qw. Several people sent notes suggesting
> it was the linkage, and a few more suggested clutch. 
> 
> I made an appointment to have the linkage looked at, and the next day, as
> I was driving through Framingham on the mass pike, I went to shift from
> 4rth to 5th, and the clutch pedal went straight to the floor. "well, at
> least I know what the problem is now", I though to myself.
> I drove the car home "clutchless", and had the car flatbedded to the place
> that was gonna do the shift linkage. 
> 
> They replaced both master and slave cylinders ( my suggestion), but the
> audigods were not smiling that day  - the condition persisted. Next step,
> clutch R and R. Final result - broken pressure plate springs (my
> understanding - I have not seen the parts yet).
> 
> Admittedly, I could be getting a long song and dance from the mechanics,
> but I have used the place before, and they have an extremely good
> reputation (autobon imports in cambridge). I'll get the final bill
> tomorrow.
> 
> thanks for everyone's suggestions and help.
> 
> dave
> 1990 200 qw
> sm chip
> 16" compotive wheels
> spax shocks