Classic popping out of 5th gear. Diagnosis?
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Classic popping out of 5th gear. Diagnosis?
Hi Folks,
Wondering if anyone here can advise. I've got a 1999 UK Turbo and approx once a journey it just slips out of 5th gear into neutral. Is this an early sign of an expensive problem, or an indicator that something simple needs adjusting?
All responses appreciated!
Thanks
Matt
Wondering if anyone here can advise. I've got a 1999 UK Turbo and approx once a journey it just slips out of 5th gear into neutral. Is this an early sign of an expensive problem, or an indicator that something simple needs adjusting?
All responses appreciated!
Thanks
Matt
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Had this on my 99 rb5, it wasnt the syncro it was the main shaft of the gearbox being loose,eg if your in 4th and accelerate then lift off does ur gearstick move slightly. its an easy fix just need a bigger nut at the end of the gearbox and it should be gd as new, go to ur mechanic and let him have a look, could be something else
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Definately will be the retaining nut for 5th gear. ust fixed this problem on my car last month. Nut is about £14 from subaru. When you take the transfer case off the nut will likely just be on by a thread or two.
Not the hardest job to do.
Not the hardest job to do.
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I had the same on my 99 Turbo it is just the mainshaft nut that keeps the cogs together, dealer fixed it but took 2 days labour to do it. Cost £700.
If you can take it direct to API they will do it for alot less and in a few hours.
Whatever you do don't leave it as it could quickly become expensive!
If you can take it direct to API they will do it for alot less and in a few hours.
Whatever you do don't leave it as it could quickly become expensive!
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They said it was a complex job and that the monkey had spent 17 hours on it then listed off the procedure, taking exhaust off ...... It wasn't until I went on here and asked about it I found out how long it should take. Suffice to say I haven't gone back.
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No its not worth rebuilding the gearbox then. It is only the nut that holds on 5th gear. Nothing else should be loose so why rebuild it? Be as well just waiting till 1,2,3, or4 goes bang
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Hey Guys,
Wow - fantastic response. This board is superb. You have certainly given me a lead. Sounds like the horror (gearbox out) scenario is unlikely so I won't rush to sell the car!
hhh1234 - how much labour do you think this job is? (clearly less than two days!).
Cheers
Matt
Wow - fantastic response. This board is superb. You have certainly given me a lead. Sounds like the horror (gearbox out) scenario is unlikely so I won't rush to sell the car!
hhh1234 - how much labour do you think this job is? (clearly less than two days!).
Cheers
Matt
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matt i wouldnt wait id get it done asap as it can result in other parts of your gearbox going pop. was speaking to my mechanic who did mine and he had replace other parts as the loose shaft bend of plates etc, get it done before any more damage is caused. also a 99yr gear box was one of the best turbo boxes made and you wouldnt want to destroy it,
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Hey Guys,
Wow - fantastic response. This board is superb. You have certainly given me a lead. Sounds like the horror (gearbox out) scenario is unlikely so I won't rush to sell the car!
hhh1234 - how much labour do you think this job is? (clearly less than two days!).
Cheers
Matt
Wow - fantastic response. This board is superb. You have certainly given me a lead. Sounds like the horror (gearbox out) scenario is unlikely so I won't rush to sell the car!
hhh1234 - how much labour do you think this job is? (clearly less than two days!).
Cheers
Matt
It is the ' big nut ' coming undone that does it.
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No get it fixed immediately mate. Will only get worse and could cause bigger problems. For the sake of £34 it cost me to do the whole job is it worth risking the rest of the box?????
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