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Lil bastard · 06-16-2011, 09:28 AM

Good suggestions!

But fix this ASAP or you may end up bending or twisting the clamshell which is made of aluminum and not very robust. It is pretty expensive to replace.

My guess is that the transmission cables are the issue. These have a plastic outer sheath which shrinks with time causing the cable ends to pull out of the top transmission. If one side begins to disengage or detaches, while the other stays engaged, your clamshell is gonna bend like a pretzel.

The fix is replacement. As mentioned a detailed, but not too difficult DIY.

Cheers!

06-16-2011, 09:28 AM	#4
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	Good suggestions! But fix this ASAP or you may end up bending or twisting the clamshell which is made of aluminum and not very robust. It is pretty expensive to replace. My guess is that the transmission cables are the issue. These have a plastic outer sheath which shrinks with time causing the cable ends to pull out of the top transmission. If one side begins to disengage or detaches, while the other stays engaged, your clamshell is gonna bend like a pretzel. The fix is replacement. As mentioned a detailed, but not too difficult DIY. Cheers! __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly! Last edited by Lil bastard; 06-16-2011 at 09:30 AM.