Ray G wrote:

> Hi again,
> Has anyone had a similar problem and what caused it?
>             Gear lever cracked  two inches above the floor and
> eventually broke . I say eventually because  50 klm's from home I
> thought something was  strange as I was hitting my knuckles on the dash
> board

BTDT! I also started hitting the dash. I had to drive home in 2nd for about
6 kms.

>
>             I suspect it was caused by "she who must be obeyed" always
> having trouble finding the spring loaded reverse!

It is caused by the little collar with the set screw that keeps the spring
down. There is a small dimple in the lever for the set screw to sit, this
is the weak spot! If you go out and replace the shifter, 4-speed and Syncro
are the same, 5-speed are different.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i