CharliePsycho

This is really annoying, I've complained to my dealer twice aboat griding into 4th/5th when above 5000 revs, last they said to me that they could not test it - as the car would be traveling over the legal speed limit at this point (aprox 100mph). I suggested reving to 5000 in 2nd and going straight to 4th... This is aparently outside the operating parameters of the gearbox.

Is it really just a simple adjustment???? Are these useless dealers stringing me along??

...c

ARRON BIRD

Just a note to say that the gearbox seems facked now............
Roll on April for my M3.
Drove one for 2 days and it outclasses the P1 in every way.
Look and learn Subaru.

mutant_matt

Arron. I've heard that this is a really common problem which is very easily fixed. There is a nut which comes loose on the gearbox which just needs tightening up.

Pete C @ Scoobysport will (hopefully) confirm this - your dealer should be able to do this in no time under warranty for you...

Matt

ARRON BIRD

Thanks Matt.
My dealer is well fed up with the site of my car I`m sure.

mutant_matt

Whilst he's not a dealer, I'm sure Pete Croney will backup what I've said which should (perhaps) help you convince your dealer. On the other hand, unless your dealer is a complete plank, they should either take you word for it and have a look or bite the bullet and test it themselves.

If they are not willing, go to a proper dealer. I know that Lavender Hill have fixed this problem for various people in the past.

Ta,

Matt

Fat Boy

Yes, very simple problem and yes related to a single nut. My P1 did the same thing when I picked it up. My dealer sent his mechanic out with me and as I changed up into 4th at about 6k it graunched- he said "ok we'll sort it - it's the usual problem". It seems to be something to do with the UK assembly process- possibly changing the Type R gearset for longer Uk gears and re assembling it poorly.

MikeWood

Can I get one thing straight here.

The P1 was built in Japan with this gearbox fitted. It was not 'rebuilt' here.

Thankyou

Aaron

Your problem is more likely to be a tired syncro than the mainshaft nut coming loose. If this happens it will jump out of 5th when you lift off the throttle.

Mike

DazV

Aaron,

Have to agree - that's where I'm heading next. Fed up with interior quality, etc.. but you get what you pay for.

The Scoob Turbo is great value.

The P1 not so good value but a great car.

The M3 I would assume has everything you need for a car that price. (interior, looks, performance, reliability)

Do you mind me asking what the payments break down to on the M3 ? (I assume you're not paying cash, but then again...)

-DV

D.no

Arron, I can really sympathize with you on this one as I too had a P1 with the same problem from new (no synchro on 5th). I'm now on my 3rd 5th gear set and at last the problem seems to have been rectified,-1200 miles and no re occurrence!. Dealers had received some sort of communication warning of this fault, and so were on the ball- took them 2 days to repair.

Is the BM as quick, 'cos it's looking very tempting?

Cheers. D.no

Fat Boy

Mike
I'll get me coat
John