This car has been in one serious accident that I know of.
Has a mix and match of body parts; different colors, etc.
Completely cracked dashboard from heat.
Passenger seat is broken; leaning to left side.
A few times it wouldn't start. I would wait about fifteen to twenty minutes and it would turn over. What's that about?
Last night I got in the car and nothing happened. No noise, no headlights, no starting, nothing.
It has a really hard time switching in and out of second gear.
Front seats are wearing badly.
Some rust spots on the "wrecked" side of the car.
The glove compartment has been completely broken by the previous owner.
This car has excellent running power and, besides second gear, it handles really well.
Maintains a very consistent speed easily.
It's just fun to drive!
If the car had had consistent tender loving care, it would be in much better shape.
Strong car.
The problem with your second gear in your car could be the linkage. The problems with that car is minimal for a 1982. All of that stuff can be fixed in a day!
If you experience the problem of trying to start the car and nothing happens, try checking your fuses for the fuel pump and fuel injector. You should hear the fuel injector hum when you turn the key. No hum means you probably have a bad fuse. Just an idea.
Also try taking the battery terminals off and cleaning them with a wire brush. With my 77 242 the blinker lights went crazy then I turned the car off and it wouldn't start at all. Cleaned the battery terminals and actually battery posts and the car has run like a top since. With second gear also check the transmission fluid, as the other gentleman said the linkage could be less than stellar and take a look at the actual 2nd gear shifting fork. If anything it would take less than a few hours to repair. Good Luck.
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