Re: Getting a 87 16V

[Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com>]

First, congrats!  Sounds like a very nice ride...

--- LXVTEC@aol.com wrote:
> 1. won't start without push starting it- found a dead starter.

Careful now...Ben Harder ruined his pressure plate when push starting!

> 2. Sunroof is hard to open when cold but fine when hot- assuming
> needs to be 
> greased.

Prolly, not too bad once you get it open.  Just be careful with it
until you get it sorted.

> 3. No 5th, goes into 5th but just spins like in neutral- no idea
> thinking 
> possibly a broken clip on the 5th.
> Any ideas on the tranny?

Could have worked its way out of adjustment, esp if the lock plate
worked loose. It's easy enought to pull the 5th gear cover and see for
yourself.  

Good luck with it!

=====
Ron (Cheapass)
'87 16V, ("Victor"), '93 Cabby ("Teufelhasen")
ICQ 108845455

Stupid is as stupid does.
-F. Gump

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