Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.25 difficulty engaging 5th gear

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Sat 22 Aug 2009 10:45
99 1.25 difficulty engaging 5th gear - jlb
the car has only done 34000 miles but its difficult to get into 5th gear. 1 in 5 attemps. last owner (senior years)never used 5th. i have changed gear oil and put treatment in. no different. is the 5th gear which is bolted onto end of gearbox easy to work on and replace any worn parts or am i better getting another box. is there anything else i can try. gear linkage looks ok and sits in middle of gate ok. all other gears work fine.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/08/2009 at 16:29

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Sat 22 Aug 2009 10:56
99 1.25 5th gear - jc2
I would try setting up the linkage first,not just checking the travel;Haynes tells you how.You'd have to reset the linkage if you did any work on the box.
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Sat 22 Aug 2009 13:17
99 1.25 5th gear - jlb
thanks JC2 , I'll have to borrow my mates haynes manual and try what you have suggested.I'll let you know how i get on..cheers.
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