Guest Frank Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 Hi.Ihave a ducato 2.8jtd registered 02.Ive read of trouble with 5th gear but ive got a problem with 2nd gear.Local fiat dealer as diagnosed afailure with the syncro hubs.The quote for repair is 9 hours labour at £70 per hr. parts about £150 all +vat of course.The vehicle has done 8600 miles from new.Any one got any constuctive advise .anyone had same problem.
Guest Docted Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Have you asked the Fiat dealer to contact Fiat Uk to find out if they are prepared to make a contribution to the repair cost? This should not be a wear or tear problem at the low mileage quoted. Ask why has it occurred and will it happen again? If no help forthcoming find another garage the labour rate at £70 per hour is excessive. Try the web to see if there is a supplier of reconditioned Fiat gear boxes their charge for a recon gearbox will probably be cheaper than the quote you already have to repair. Good luck Docted
Guest stuart Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Classic 5th gear failure was in 2.8 non JTD models, is yours JTD or earlier. Mine (1999)was covered for three years by Fiat warranty. Yours must be a very early 02 if already out of warranty? Best of luck with Fiat, don't hold your breath. Stuart
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