By: Derek Cameron
Hi 5th gear problem with my 1997 Ducato traveling back from Kent to Newcastle got home in 4 th had it 13 hrs looking for repair in or near Newcastle any help appreciated.
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Hi Derek,I don’t know the Newcastle area well but will leave your comment here in case anyone can assist. Generally you want a gearbox specialist as they seem to do the job quickly resulting in lower...
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Hi, Trying to find info on 1988 2.5 non turbo diesel Ducato based Chausson Bora 258. 50,000 miles from new, internal walls and floor rotted out. Main dealers say it is pre Fiat computerisation and they...
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Hi Graham,Sounds like a lot of hassle. I’ve approved the comment so that others who can maybe help will be able to reply. I tend to find dealers are next to useless once a vehicle reaches 10 years of...
View ArticleBy: Graham Davies
G Davies here, I have a year 2000 ducato 14 2.8D manual self- build camper. Engine great, 5th gear ok but synchro in lower gears terrible. I am thinking of buying a remanufactured unit for £1500 (plus)...
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Hi Graham,Approved your comment so others can comment. Personally don’t know about The Gearbox Centre but I would certainly use a specialist if you are having gearbox work done.Gary
View ArticleBy: EUGENE MC ARDLE
Looking for a campervan in the sub £10000 bracket and a close friend has offered me his 1998 Fiat Ducato a very reasonable price, compared to market price but it does need gearbox repair. Crunches 1st...
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Hi Eugene,I’d get the advice of a gearbox specialist. I can see that replacing gearbox rather than repairing it makes sense but it might depend on the mileage of the current gearbox compared to the...
View ArticleBy: Andrew Titcombe
I have a 1996 Fiat Ducato that i had changing gears without crunching them this a synchro problems since 35Km. I had a gear oil change at 45km which showed signs of water in the oil. At 65Km the 5th...
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Hi Andrew,Thanks for the detailed reply. Hopefully it will be helpful to others experiencing the same issues.Gary
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