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[Goodboy]

Hi everyone,
Since I have had no responce to wanting an auto box for my 1991Fiat Ducato I have decided to look at curing a few problems with it, i don't know if I want a reconbox if they do such a thing these days but what I do know is I need a man who knows what doing, so do you know where I can get a good job done without being ripped off.
Thank you

 

[scout]

depends where you are, you have failed to fill in the bit that tells us where in the country/world you are.

 

[Goodboy]

HI,
Sorry but I filled in half of it then it disapeared, I will make
sure I get that sorted!
I'm in NORFOLK, but prepared to go up to 50 miles out side
Norfolk to get the job done right.
sorry

 

[dave]

Durston Motors Automatic Transmission Repairs
12 Vine Orchard
Bures Road
Little Cornard
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 0NN
01787 372 698

I think he may also do manual boxes, have used him and been very happy

could be 50 miles depends where in norfolk you are

 

[Crossingkeeper]

Hi,

Am replying on this thread rather than your other one but you mentioned you couldn't get 1st or 2nd gear. Is this the only problem with the box and is your van RHD with a floor change; if so get the gear change linkage looked at first as that model was notorious for wear in the many joints (I once parked on a sideways slope so the van & presumably engine leant to one side & I couldn't select 1st or 2nd to get away!)

The wear can get so bad that the dashboard gets in the way of a successful selection I sorted mine by getting a complete new linkage fitted by Derek of Delfin Designs but I believe he is no longer trading; so not sure where replacement parts could now be sourced. Possibly a good mechanic could look at the wear points and tighten them; I believe the worst wear is in the bolt at the bottom of the gear stick and at the connecting bolt on the selector shaft entering the box.

EDIT to add link which confirms info re. bolt http://www.wildsky19.plus.com/Ducato/tips.html

 

[Goodboy]

hi Dave,
Thank you very much I will be calling him first thing in the morning.
I will let you know the results

Hi Crossing kepper,
You don't know how that has made me feel I knew all along it wasn't me thank you for your info most helpful all I hope now is Dave's man can help out, I may finaly get away on holiday

 

[FreeSpirit]

Hi
Have you tried the Talbot Owners Club & forum regarding the early model Ducatos & their siblings - http://www.talbotoc.com/search.php
For specific info on the gear linkage problems & how to repair & also links to some replacement parts etc for them see here - http://www.jktowers.fsnet.co.uk/motorhome/TalbotExpressGearbox.htm
Hope that helps,
Cheers

 

[FreeSpirit]

Hi
Forgot to put the link to the Repair page Index (which is at the bottom of above linked page) to certain repair procedures regarding these early Talbot, Citroen, Peugeot & Fiat vehicles.
Thanks to JK Towers for this excellent & valuable resource. :slayer:
http://www.jktowers.fsnet.co.uk/motorhome/repair_procedures.htm