Air_Hair_Lair
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« on: April 03, 2013, 02:39:00 PM » |
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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! |
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HFStuart
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 06:48:37 PM » |
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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.
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rossocorsa
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2013, 07:10:21 PM » |
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might be worth trying an oil change make sure you use the right grade though check back on old posts here for info
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lukasdeopalenica
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2013, 09:25:11 AM » |
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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?
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SAAB 900i 16V Aero, '93 solid black
Subaru Outback 3.0R
Honda CB125 K6 '76 electric blue
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Ammy
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2013, 02:17:50 PM » |
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Have e-mailed you with Lancias method of correcting. Hope it helps.
Ammy
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peteracs
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2013, 03:44:10 PM » |
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Hi
Any chance of posting here so it is available for us all to pickup should we need it?
Thanks
Peter
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Beta Spyder S2 pre F/L 1600
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lukasdeopalenica
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2013, 03:58:16 PM » |
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Thanks Ammy. I hope I could share it  |
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Lancia Beta HPE 2000i.e. '82 rosso corsa
SAAB 900i 16V Aero, '93 solid black
Subaru Outback 3.0R
Honda CB125 K6 '76 electric blue
Specialized Epic & Stumpjumper
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Ammy
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2013, 04:05:13 PM » |
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Your welcome, but thank Lukas for posting it. I always have problems reducing things to suit this site.
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peteracs
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« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2013, 04:30:36 PM » |
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Hi
Thanks to both of you.
Peter
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Beta Spyder S2 pre F/L 1600
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monte
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« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2013, 10:38:01 PM » |
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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
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1984 Beta Coupe VX
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1980 Montecarlo Spyder
1989 Integrale HF 16V
1989 Thema 2000IE
1991 Thema 2000IE
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lukasdeopalenica
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2013, 09:19:01 AM » |
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Thanks for the suggestion, however in my case the engine mounts are almost new, so first I am gonna try adjustment
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Lancia Beta HPE 2000i.e. '82 rosso corsa
SAAB 900i 16V Aero, '93 solid black
Subaru Outback 3.0R
Honda CB125 K6 '76 electric blue
Specialized Epic & Stumpjumper
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Air_Hair_Lair
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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2013, 06:09:49 PM » |
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This has been a great help, thanks all. Now I just need to find a couple of parts  |
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