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Testing transmission???.......................Kick-down cable adjustmentonly?? 700 1990

posted by  dan52 on  Tue Dec 2 12:04 CST 2003
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Looking at a '90 740 with delayed/firm shift points. I think it is only a problem with the kick-down. The cable jacket is somewhat messed up at the adjusting barrel. It can be easily pulled out of the barrel and the end is frayed. I believe this is causing the hard shifting. However I would like to make sure before investing in the car to find out that a total transmission replacement is required.

How do I test to determine that the cable is the problem and otherwise the transmission is sound? What type of response should I expect if I disconnected the cable entirely? I know it won't drop down a gear with full throttle, but should it shift properly otherwise?

Outside of being messy, is replacing the cable a DIY job? How much time? I do 75% of my own maintenance.

TIA

Dan






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