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Technical stuff => Transmission => Topic started by: Air_Hair_Lair on April 03, 2013, 02:39:00 PM

Title: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: Air_Hair_Lair on April 03, 2013, 02:39:00 PM

Hi all

My Lancia Beta Coupe has always been hard work getting into 5th gear (and a little with reverse, although not as bad), yet smooth as anything going up from 1st-4th.  The cold weather could be the reason it has been worse than normal... that or it's on its way out (which I'm hoping isn't the case as it was changed only a couple of years ago by the previous owner). 

I was just wondering if this is a common problem with the car, or if I've got a bit more work on my hands :)

Cheers!

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: HFStuart on April 03, 2013, 06:48:37 PM

It's not uncommon for the 5th / reverse or 1st / 2nd plane to be a little stubborn..

The likelihood is that the gear linkage needs adjustment or if it's worn replacement. Neither of which is too difficult or expensive thankfully.

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: rossocorsa on April 03, 2013, 07:10:21 PM

might be worth trying an oil change make sure you use the right grade though check back on old posts here for info

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: lukasdeopalenica on May 10, 2013, 09:25:11 AM

I have found also some difficulties in selecting 5th and R gears. My transmission is filled with fresh synth gear oil. Does anyone have an idea how to adust the linkage properly?

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: Ammy on May 10, 2013, 02:17:50 PM

Have e-mailed you with Lancias method of correcting.  Hope it helps.

Ammy

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: peteracs on May 10, 2013, 03:44:10 PM

Hi

Any chance of posting here so it is available for us all to pickup should we need it?

Thanks

Peter

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: lukasdeopalenica on May 10, 2013, 03:58:16 PM

Thanks Ammy. I hope I could share it  8)

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: Ammy on May 10, 2013, 04:05:13 PM

Your welcome,   but thank Lukas for posting it.  I always have problems reducing things to suit this site.

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: peteracs on May 10, 2013, 04:30:36 PM

Hi

Thanks to both of you.

Peter

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: monte on May 10, 2013, 10:38:01 PM

I have had this problem on a coupe ie, suspect the engine mountings ,in the short term I overcame the problem by adjusting the linkage as about, but the real solution I reckon is replacement of the engine mounts

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: lukasdeopalenica on May 13, 2013, 09:19:01 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, however in my case the engine mounts are almost new, so first I am gonna try adjustment

Title: Re: 5th Gear/Reverse
Post by: Air_Hair_Lair on June 11, 2013, 06:09:49 PM

This has been a great help, thanks all. Now I just need to find a couple of parts ;)