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Gearbox problem

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  • 16-10-2004 8:23pm
    #1
    Capt'n Midnight
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    5 speed gearbox on an old Mazda - I can't push the lever forward all the way into 5th. 1st and 3rd aren't engaging all the time. 2nd and 4th are fine.


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    greglo23
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    could be one of 2 things . either a gearbox mounting has gone or your gearlever linkage is out of alignment . did this happen all of a sudden or come on gradually.


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    mike65
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    Sounds like worn selector rings/gear linkages

    Mike.


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Gradual, but getting worse.


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    greglo23
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    try this . with the bonnet open , get a mate to attempt to take off in 1st or 2nd gear(if you can get 1st) ,with the handbrake on , and see if there is much lift on the engine or gearbox side .if there is a lot of movement you probably have a mounting problem. this usually happens when the box drops a few inches and the linkage can`t move the required distance. other than that the gear linkage could be worn. drive the car up on a high step and slide underneath (handbrake on of course) and have a look athe linkage. just imagine where the bottom of the gearlever is and follow it forward. best of luck !!!


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    Kristok
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    i had a simular prob with my gear box a while back, wouldnt go into reverse without a good push and first was a lottery turned out had to replace dif barrings in the gear box and was very expensive.


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    Modified-IRL
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    By any chance is it a Fiat ?? very weak gearboxes :rolleyes:


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    Borzoi
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    Capt'n Midnight wrote:
    5 speed gearbox on an old Mazda :
    Modified-IRL wrote:
    By any chance is it a Fiat ?? very weak gearboxes :rolleyes:

    Hmm, yes :rolleyes: :eek:


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    rander00
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    A Fiat what?

    (Just taking the piss) :D


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Funny that 'cos I need to ask a question about the fix it again tomorrow brava.
    The heated rear window comes on when you press the button, it goes off again only after about 50 times pressing or a couple of goes on the ignition. The door open sensor is starting to show, but this could be the sensor..

    Any idea how much a reconditioned/scrapped gearbox would cost, 'cos it seems to be the selector rather than the gear linkage - from time to time the gearbox starts working again and it's back to silly buggers.


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    Modified-IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭Modified-IRL


    Borzoi wrote:
    Hmm, yes :rolleyes: :eek:

    Smart ass i was referring to Kristok :rolleyes:

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    Anyways Capt'n Midnight

    A box and etc would be about 300 normally, all depends ye know!! And thats Fiat electrics for ye, may need a new switch dude..


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