Re: [DML] why does 5 th gear pop out ?

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 7/6/02 6:33:40 PM Central Daylight Time, bfreyguy@xxxx 
writes:


> 
> Does anybody ever have any problem with there gears popping out while 
> driving? I noticed this problem when I let off the gas 5 th will pop 
> out of gear.It will only do this when you very quickly let off the
> gas, then you will have to put the clutch in and shift back in 
> gear.I noticed that if you drive the same speed and don't let off the 
> gas it does not pop out of gear?Also one other thing that might be 
> the problem is that the shifter bounces when you hit the gas or let 
> off of the gas. If anybody has any ideas or know what could be my 
> problem please let me know Thank you e mail me directly 
> bfreyguy@xxxx
> 
> Brian

Brian,

the shifter will tend to randomly pop out of gear on you if you have a 
damaged roll pin in the transmission. a $0.75 part and $700 to drop the 
tranny and reinstall!

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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