Re: 90q sloppy shifter

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> The shifter in my 90q is awful: tons of slop, and can be pulled up a good
> 1/2" or more. Looking in Bentley (Fiche 5 34.5) it looks like the only
> place where the play could be is in the ball housing. Do this sound
> reasonable? 

Yes, but I haven't btdt on a Q.

> Any bushings elsewhere in the linkage that I should check
> before ordering this part (which is probably pretty expensive)?

Well, Bentley shows the little soft bits of the 2wd old style, the new
2wd style (85...) is a big one piece thing that I've been meaning to
price out.  the 2wd ball housing was $60 when I once bought a new one.

> Anyone know of a rebuild kit?

No.

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Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250

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