mmhm.. but maybe a little on the heavy side.. the engine that is.
anyway, today I went to look at a 128 1300 -77 4speed that was for sale, real cheap too! (also thinkin as donor car if I go 1300)
car was in overall good condition, not too much rust either.
It drove real fine and all.. BUT when it came to engaging reverse gear, it just wouldnt engage!
so the owner tried, he couldnt either.
after like 30 tries to get in reverse, only five times it would engage.
a bit strange i thought cause the feel in the stick was pretty right, it pressed down and went a little further to the right, just like it should.
the times reverse really went in you could hear it as a normal clunking, so no strange noises or so..
what can cause this? I was thinking maybe linkage or some bushings..
or can it be a more severe problem?
should I buy the car or not? cause I then thought of taking engine/box/linkage/driveshafts.. what I may need.