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13-08-2010, 10:21 PM | #1 | ||
Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Hey All,
I have noticed more and more over the past few weeks I seem to be getting a bit more of a clunk trying to get into 2nd, I have thought about trying to get the fluid changed but I think the IB5 is extremely difficult to change. Any other ideas? Cheers
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14-08-2010, 09:11 AM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Queensland
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All I can say is that the IB5 is a little bastard sometimes! Still have fond memories of my WP not engaging reverse, issues with third, and hated going into fifth without a fight. Still, gave the car craploads of character!
I know others here had the transmission oil changed early in their WS Fiesta models and claimed it helped with their reluctant reverse gear, could be worth a shot?
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16-08-2010, 02:07 PM | #3 | ||
The Thread Killa
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne
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I haven't had any transmission issues with my WP (touch wood) besides the odd instance of not engaging reverse. When that does happen I just shift into first then back into reverse. Works every time.
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16-08-2010, 07:44 PM | #4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
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mine is also full of character, 1st can sometimes crunch, same with second, and 3rd, only sometimes though. reverse often decides not to go in when i need it the most, and as of recently the reverse light sometimes decides not to work.
dont care though, love the car |
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17-08-2010, 10:26 AM | #5 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
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The IB5 is a POS IMO. Mine crunches 1st to 2nd, and it's a ***** to get into reverse. I've heard a fluid change is good, but there is no drainage hole
Twinpiston, ethanos (on xr4.com) says he can give you a fluid change for $69 (he's based in Sydney though, not sure where you are). A couple of xr4 members have had fluids changed/topped up and says it does make a noticable difference. I'll probably be getting it done in the next couple of weeks |
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17-08-2010, 03:15 PM | #6 | ||
Lil Henry
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Townsville Nth Queensland
Posts: 168
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my wq is starting to pop out of 2nd gear when going down hills which is a pain my other gears are okay thoe never crunch's, but is hard to get in reverse sometimes if i dont leave the clutch in long enough and put it in reverse theres a loud crunch.
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