Recent content by stunottingham

Ned. It'll be fine. It's only at 3000rpm @70mph in 4th and I certainly won't be going faster than that with the van on the back (although the towing speed limit is 130kph in France!) I used to use 5th a bit when towing but 4th more often. I've already driven 300 miles with the van since 5th gave...

Thanks Saj. Checked linkages and cables today and all look / feel fine. Spoke to my local garage who reckon around £250 plus VAT to fit used gearbox - plus around £100 for the used box. He reckons no other gears should be effected and I'll be fine using 4th and 6th. I'd spend the £400 to keep...

Thanks Type R. I've been driving it now for nearly 2 weeks with no 5th gear and it doesn't bother me. Happy to leave it like that. I've replaced transmission fluid which predictably hasn't cured it but should minimise any more wear. Does anyone have any idea if worn / faulty 5th gear synchro...

Help and advice needed please. My 2006 facelift 6 speed diesel Accord jumped out of 5th gear on the motorway the other day and now won't stay in gear under any load whatsoever. All other gears are fine. It feels like it goes into 5th fine, no crunching or notchiness. However, I've noticed when...