Hi all
I've got a lovely M reg Tipo 1.4E, 71K and runs nicely if a little thirstily. Unfortunately a couple of months ago the gearbox started feeling a little stiff and now 3rd gear seems to be very unhappy.
It's easy enough to shift into 3rd gear. But if I am in third gear and I don't apply any revs (say when I am going uphill and easing off the accelerator) - it pops out and into neutral. If I apply revs (say shifting up from 2nd and gradually accelerating away before changing into 4th) - no problem.
Any ideas on what the problem is and how to fix it? I am being told it's likely to be the selector forks, and that the cheapest solution (as I am not a confident mechanic) is to look around for a replacement gearbox and change the whole thing. Does this sound right? Any advice?
cheers!
I've got a lovely M reg Tipo 1.4E, 71K and runs nicely if a little thirstily. Unfortunately a couple of months ago the gearbox started feeling a little stiff and now 3rd gear seems to be very unhappy.
It's easy enough to shift into 3rd gear. But if I am in third gear and I don't apply any revs (say when I am going uphill and easing off the accelerator) - it pops out and into neutral. If I apply revs (say shifting up from 2nd and gradually accelerating away before changing into 4th) - no problem.
Any ideas on what the problem is and how to fix it? I am being told it's likely to be the selector forks, and that the cheapest solution (as I am not a confident mechanic) is to look around for a replacement gearbox and change the whole thing. Does this sound right? Any advice?
cheers!