The '85 lives! But needs help.

[rapieper@yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

--- Julie Macfarlane <juliemac57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> 1) The shifter is not hitting the gears correctly. Its hard to get
> into 
> reverce, then even harder to find first. It feels tight, but maybe
> not adjusted correctly?

Most likely just bushings...

> 2) The rpm is high (2k) when running at idle with limited rpm range.
> It has 
> no high end rpm, and low power. Any ideas?

First thing that comes to mind is timing belt skipped on you...no
damage, it's an 8V!!

Congrats, BTW!  Will this be your ride to Cincy???

=====
Cheapass Ron
"Victor" '87 16V Scirocco
"Teufelhasen" '93 Cabby <-For sale

If it ain't foggy, TURN OFF YOUR FOG LIGHTS.

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