[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: 3rd gear doin' the grind
> For a while, my '91 coupe quattro has had this nasty habit of grinding > it's way into 3rd gear if I take 2nd gear above approx. 5000 rpms before > shifting. Chances are that this is not the norm and I am curious as to > the advice you guys might have on this problem. Should I start looking > for a new clutch? A new tranny perhaps?(Please, dear God, no) Would > adjusting the clutch help? If so, how does one go about doing it? > > Right now I am planning on having the tranny oil changed and hopefully > that will solve the problem. I am not going to hold my breath though. > Sounds like good advice, make sure you use synthetic oil, I recommend Mobil 1, it has solved shifting problems in two of my cars. Paul 91 200q ************************************************************** Paul Waterloo TEL: (860) 267-7714 HydroAire Incorporated FAX: (860) 267-7387 875 Old Hartford Rd Colchester, CT 06415 EMAIL: 74543.407@compuserve.com **************************************************************
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