5th Gear/Reverse

[Air_Hair_Lair]

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!

[HFStuart]

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.

[rossocorsa]

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

[lukasdeopalenica]

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?

[Ammy]

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

Ammy

[peteracs]

Hi

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

Thanks

Peter

[lukasdeopalenica]

Thanks Ammy. I hope I could share it  

[Ammy]

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

[peteracs]

Hi

Thanks to both of you.

Peter

[monte]

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

[lukasdeopalenica]

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

[Air_Hair_Lair]

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