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Technical stuff => Transmission => Topic started by: gengis on January 05, 2013, 11:19:57 PM



Title: Gear linkage problem.
Post by: gengis on January 05, 2013, 11:19:57 PM
Now that I've sorted a couple of runnning issues I had with my 2000ie coupe, I had it out on a good run today, and the gear selection/throw of the gearstick seems to be heavy and stiff.  I don't have any problem selecting the gears...would this problem be down to lubrication or worn components?

Any thoughts?


Title: Re: Gear linkage problem.
Post by: MattNoVAT on January 06, 2013, 12:03:28 AM
Worn linkage bushes most likely, when they are worn it makes the gear change knotchy.

LanciaBetaParts sell them, you'll need 3 in total.  It's an awkward job!!


Title: Re: Gear linkage problem.
Post by: gengis on January 06, 2013, 11:12:09 PM
Thanks for that...had a wee eyeball today, does look an awkward job.  Does the rod extract from the front or from underneath? and is it a case of changing the bushes on the rod at the bench?

My shopping list for parts is starting to get longer.


Title: Re: Gear linkage problem.
Post by: MattNoVAT on January 06, 2013, 11:40:43 PM
It can be done with everything in situ, but its awkward, there's no way to sugar coat it :(

There are some instruction that come with the new bushes and there are a few folk on here that have done it and posted up some tips.

It's awkward because you have to go at it from underneath and not many folk have a ramp!


Title: Re: Gear linkage problem.
Post by: monte on January 07, 2013, 12:39:31 PM
Hi, just a thought , if you are happy the bushing are poor , fine , but have a look at the engine and gearbox mountings , I have  a similar problem ,   while I have yet to replace the the mounts I have been able to get a big ( temporary) improvement by adjusting the gear linkage set up.