1947-1965 / Sedan / Sweden
Crunchy shifts, jumping out of gear, whining.
Worn synchros, tired bearings, low/dirty oil.
Change the gearbox oil first. If problems persist, rebuild or replace.
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Submit an updateSlipping, juddering, difficult engagement.
The top of the front wings (fenders) rust badly, especially above the headlights and around the indicator lights. The headlight bowls themselves corrode from the inside.
The sills rot, badly. All three sections, outer sill, inner sill, and the welded-in reinforcement, corrode together.
The front chassis legs (beams) and subframe corrode, particularly where the subframe bolts to the chassis. In extreme cases, engine mounts fail and the engine literally drops.
Doors rust at the bottom. Hinges sag or seize. Water sits inside the door skin.
The boot (trunk) floor and spare wheel well rust through. Fuel tank can corrode or leak.