Gear selection problem :Wierd:

WIERD One this...

When driving my saab and it gets warm, the gears move??? i mean 1st = 3rd
3rd = 5th
no reverse
its almost as if the gears have all moved to the left.

Pull over, turn the car off, wait about 1-2 mins start the car and they`re back to normal???

Can anyone shed any light on this??

Ps: H reg Saab 9000 Turbo 2.3 16 Valve Manual

Now that is strange?

Is there any play in them when its idle?
Same as above but engine off?

How long has the problem existed?
Did it start over night or just get worse?

I'm no expert, but I'm guessing it might be the gearbox mounts?

If so, could be a relatively cheap and easy fix using uprated Polyurethane bushes

Originally Posted by Mark

Now that is strange?

Is there any play in them when its idle? not at all
Same as above but engine off? not any
How long has the problem existed? Did it start over night or just get worse? car was perfect when i test drove for 15 mins last night, a friend of the person who owned it used it for work last night, i bought it 5:00pm and it started to do this?

Originally Posted by BMW Joe

I'm no expert, but I'm guessing it might be the gearbox mounts?

Nice one, have to check that (i was booting it)

That will explain why after a couple of mins the gearbox works properly again! (may need time to settle).
If so, could be a relatively cheap and easy fix using uprated Polyurethane bushes

Exellent, its just the mounts. tell you what, for an old shed it drives like a dream and its rapid. only £128 classic insurance too so this is my new toy!

Thanks for your help guys

No probs.

How did you find out it was the mounts? Just stopped kicking them? lol

How much will they cost? an you going to do it yourself?

Originally Posted by BMW Joe

No probs.

How did you find out it was the mounts? Just stopped kicking them? lol Lol, left my hand on the gearstick whilst driving, whole thing moves whilst accelerating/decelerating.

How much will they cost? an you going to do it yourself? Not sure how much they are, not to bothered, will fit them myself,more fun that way!