I've got a quick question with a lengthy explanation. I just purchased an 1988 245 with 180k. That makes three, two 5 speeds, '87 and '88, and one automatic, an '89. Anyhow, the new car was religiously serviced every 3000 miles. The only problem is the clutch effort. The clutch works fine but it is noticeably heavier than my other 5-speed with 189k. One clutch requires virtually no effort to depress and the other requires moderate effort. I replaced the clutch cable in the new car and that made it better but still not like the other car. Because both clutches/trannies operate fine, I now think the '87 had its clutch replaced with a "low lift" clutch (which I understand was standard after 1990) by the previous owner. The bottom line: The 88 requires effort equal to my wife's Saturn SL-2, whereas the '87 is much lighter. Does it sound like one of these cars has the low lift and the other doesn't, or is one just further along in its life? Thanks, Rob