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Big tranny trouble ahead, or something simple? 700 1989

posted by  someone claiming to be Dave on  Sun Jun 6 03:54 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Hey, everyone. I've got an '89 740GL with the M47 transmission. Though I can go through the gears on the way up just fine, downshifting has become increasingly difficult, especially the 3rd to 2nd transition when slowing for a stoplight, and even sometimes getting it into first after I've stopped can be a challenge. This doesn't happen all the time; in fact, it's uncommon but the frequency of occurence is trending upward. Any ideas what I might be looking at...would a simple fluid change help me, or am I looking at a clutch or synchro problem? I've budgeted to replace the car this fall, so I just need to get it by until then without spending more than the absolute minimum $. Should I movew my replacement timetable up, or will I be OK?

Thanks.






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