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Gear Box Trouble

Damianst666
Damianst666
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Hi does anyone know why I can't select 5 th and 6 th gear in my st170?

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    Can you be a bit more specific?

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    if its just 5th and 6th all other gears are ok then possibly the syncro it would be best to have it checked out

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    Is the gearbox cable operated or a mechanical linkage ? Could be the cable has broke or come adrift at one end.

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    if it was the cable you wouldnt get any gears does it crunch in any gears or 5th to 6th or is it silent but just wont go

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    Hi does anyone know why I can't select 5 th and 6 th gear in my st170?

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    It goes in every other gear with out any noises. And the cables are fine.

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    sounds like the syncromesh ide have it checked out it may happen to other gears

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    Has the linkage been inspected? It could be that you have lost motion due to wear or it might just need adjusting.

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    How do I check that?

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    I had a good look at the cables today. The cables look fine however one of the plastic joints that have a spring is broke and the spring isn't doing anything could this be the course?

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