Jonathan Stafford

Hi Just to let you know that i've sorted the overheating and transmission. The head gasket cured the overheating and while the head was being removed two groups of earth wires from the gearbox were found connected to the inlet manifold and these were loose. On rebuilding these wires were connected properly and hey presto the gearbox works perfectly. Looking foreward to many miles of happy luxury motoring. Thanks fot all your ideas and suggestions. Jonathan

Hi The overheating seems to be the head gasket. Still having problems locating 4th gear solenoid, is it inside the gearbox and can you access it without taking the box out? Thanks Jonathan

Hi Paul Thanks for your reply I shall try what you have suggested Jonathan

Hi I am a new member with a 1994 GS 300, a lovely car. Under normal driving conditions it is ok but heavy driving such as up a long steep hill causes it to overheat, once at the top it cools down and is ok. I have had a new viscous fan fitted but still have the same problem. Also have problems getting 4th gear when in overdrive, if i take it out of o/d it will go back into 3rd, if i put it back into o/d 4th gear is sometimes gained, other times it goes into neutral. The problem seems worse under hard acceleration. Has anybody got any ideas or solutions as i love the car and everything else seems to work. Thanks Jonathan