Re: [alfa] 164 and Automatic Transmissions

[f.rastinejad@xxxxxxx]

Erikkson Enterprises here in Old Saybrook CT does rebuilt these transmissions and they have a few cores in stock.  Many cases of the funky shift problems do not require rebuild and can be fixed on the car with inexpensive parts.  There is a spring in the distribution box that can corrode and break and there are the pressure sealing rings in the governor that break.  If you work on your Alfas, you can find the information on the net when the time comes.  If you don't work on your cars, you can go to a Saab service provider as the 164 auto is similar to the one in the Saab 9000.
 -Farzan in CT
> I am considering the purchase of a 164 with automatic transmission. I 
> have been warned by some to avoid auto equipped 164's as there is no 
> service available if and when they need a rebuild. What is the 
> experience of you Alfistis with that model with auto? My wife would be 
> very happy if the general experience is good, as she will not drive a 5 
> sp. 
> Regards, 
> John Cecil 
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