Re: 164 high mileage AT stories.

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

NO warning signs--failed twice, catastrophically with absolute no clue 
until I was stranded--in both instances, it would go backwards, but not 
forward. ( not a fast way to get anyplace)


On Wed, 6 Oct 1999 Rodosta@domain.elided wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I'm looking for a few high mileage testaments from some 164 automatic 
> transmission owners.  My 1999,164L has 123K miles on the original ZF 
> transmission with no signs of shifting problems. 
> 
> I have heard more horror stories than positive feedback on these, and want to 
> hear the good reports.  Even the dealer seemed to question me when I 
> mentioned that it had not been replaced yet.  Was there a bad batch in the 
> early 91s, a history of improper kick down cable adjustments, or did the 
> masses forget to service them?
> 
> Lastly, for those unfortunate enough to experience the failure of the AT, 
> what were the warning signs?  
> 
> Thanks in advance for sharing your stories.
> 
> Rick Rodosta
> Eugene  OR
> 91 164L
> 86 Veloce Spider
> 
> 

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Regards,
Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
           *******Los Altos, California (office)*******

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