By: Gary Box
Hi Bert, Thanks for the link. A number of people have told me that the repair is fairly easy and with labour charges being expensive I’d like to consider doing the job myself but the idea scares me a...
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Hi Gary K, Thanks for the comment. I’d like to think a change of gearbox oil would fix my problem and I might try it this week but somehow I doubt it will be that easy. I have no noises from the...
View ArticleBy: Steve
If you want the job done for you try Ouse Valley Autos in Warboys near Huntingdon. http://www.fowl.org.uk/directorydetails/directorypages/Sponsors/ouse%20valley%20090221.htm They are independent Fiat...
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Hi Steve, Thanks for the suggestion, I will give them a call later to see what the likely cost will be and their hourly labour rate. It’s a hard one to decide who to send it to, the cost of the diesel...
View ArticleBy: Ted Bowring
Re 5th gear. I have an Autotrail Chyenne, had the problem. There is a fix kit and my usual mechanic did the job well over a year ago, no problems since. He charged under £200. Ted
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Hi Ted, Thanks for the comment and really interested to know more. How much was the kit? Do you have a part number for the kit? Where was your mechanic based? I’m keen to get this fixed very soon. All...
View ArticleBy: Kev Down
Hi Ted I also have an Autotrail Cheyenne its a 2001 model but my problem is with 3rd gear grinding when going in or out of gear, Iv had it repaired a couple of months ago they said they’d replaced the...
View ArticleBy: Fred
Regular servicing is the key,the older the motor the more often you service it,and do it yourself.Check your hand books use the recommended oils ect. Change your anti-freeze just a couple of months...
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Hi Fred thanks for the comment. I do much less mileage these days but mine is certainly due a service based on how long ago since I did the last one. I did the oil and filter change myself last time...
View ArticleBy: Tony Oliver
Hi Gary, Did Ted ever get back to you with the kit price and where his mechanic is based? Also did you contact the Warboys garage? Am over from Spain until the 29th of April and this problem developed...
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Hi Tony, Sorry for few days delay in reply. I’m still waiting to do this repair but others have kindly helped me with information. It seems buying the part from Peugeot is cheaper than Fiat, the...
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Hi Gary, I am over for Spain until the 29th of April, visiting family and friends, and therefore needed to get it sorted asap (didnt fancy long drives either here or going back to Spain in 4th!). Did a...
View ArticleBy: Ken brown
Anybody know why my 2005 fiat ducato (23000 mls) suddenly loses power in 5th gear and feels like its goin to stall, yet when i lay off the revs or drop down to 4th it picks back up, doesnt happen all...
View ArticleBy: Gary Box
Hi Ken, No sorry not the same problem as my 5th gear issue but if anyone reading has heard of this before please let Ken or I know your thoughts. Hope you get it sorted. Gary The Motorhome Vagabond
View ArticleBy: tam
hi i had the 5th gear issue, once it goes you need to change it the whole gear set up is about £670 i modified the end casing and got a filler brazed on it to make filling gearbox easier i added...
View ArticleBy: keith rumsey
The reason the 5th gear fails is lack of lubrication to the 5th gear, the oil having to pass through the 4 speed casing bearing. The solution when fitting a new 5th gear is to drill holes through the...
View ArticleBy: Gary Box
Hi Keith, Thanks for the comment. It seems clear that this is a design fault and despite the high number of failures Fiat don’t want to admit any liability that the design is the issue. Certainly I...
View ArticleBy: christine
Hi Gary I own an auto trail apache Fiat Ducato Im having problems with the 3rd gear making a crunching noise when you change up or down. The van is 2009 had it from new and its only done just under...
View ArticleBy: Gary Box
Hi Christine. Sorry to hear about your problem with 3rd gear. Since yours is a much newer motorhome it does not sound like the famous 5th gear problem which was an issue on older Fiat Ducato...
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