1989 Delta G.T.i.e, Minor gearbox problems.
Posted: 22 Mar 2001, 13:03
I recently Bought a RHD Delta G.T.i.e, So far its been a good solid car and I have had no major problems with it (Although I am comparing it with my last car, A LADA 2107(Don't Ask)).
But during the last few months I have noticed a few small problems.
1. The first problem is there is a lot of slack in the drivetrain, And this causes a large thud between Accelerating and downdriving the engine.
I am aware that the deltas have been known to have a bit of slack, but this is excessive. I would just like to know if this is a common problem, and so if it is likley to get worse?
2. The gearstick is awfly sloppy and although It still goes into gear nicely, while in third gear, I can move the stick to the left and right where 1st and 5th gears would normally be. I checked inside the dash compartment and all the levers and connections seem fine, Has something in the engine bay worn to cause this?
3. And lastly, just out of curiosity, My Delta has what I belive to be factory spotlights, I turned the switch on the dash on and they refused to light. A quick look revealed that they had no bulbs, and on closer inspection I realised that there was no wiring to them either. Are they just a styling gimic from the factory or have they been the victim of a cheap crash repair?
Any help would be greatly appriciated!
But during the last few months I have noticed a few small problems.
1. The first problem is there is a lot of slack in the drivetrain, And this causes a large thud between Accelerating and downdriving the engine.
I am aware that the deltas have been known to have a bit of slack, but this is excessive. I would just like to know if this is a common problem, and so if it is likley to get worse?
2. The gearstick is awfly sloppy and although It still goes into gear nicely, while in third gear, I can move the stick to the left and right where 1st and 5th gears would normally be. I checked inside the dash compartment and all the levers and connections seem fine, Has something in the engine bay worn to cause this?
3. And lastly, just out of curiosity, My Delta has what I belive to be factory spotlights, I turned the switch on the dash on and they refused to light. A quick look revealed that they had no bulbs, and on closer inspection I realised that there was no wiring to them either. Are they just a styling gimic from the factory or have they been the victim of a cheap crash repair?
Any help would be greatly appriciated!