Gear 4 Shifts To Neutral When Driving!

[kelamel]

Hi all,

I need some advice, recently bought a EP70 starlet and when i was driving, i noticed that when the car gear is at gear 4, at times it shift it back to neutral.

So currently i quickly switch from gear 4 to 5.

Anybody can help ?

[Unity Jon]

sounds like a broken or very weak gearbox mount needs replacing

[GSB]

Could well be that the engagement dogs on 4th gear are worn. This will cause the gear to jump out when sudden changes or reversals of torque are applies, i.e. when you lift off the throttle...

How to test:

Accelerate gently in 4th gear, and while doing so, gently push the lever toward neutral and see if it pops out, compare to gears 3 or 5. If its a lot easier in 4th then the gearbox is in need of internal surgery. The torque applied to the gear by the engine acully helps to keep it engaged. but if the engagement parts of the gear become excessively worn, it will pop out for no reason.

[Karma Supra]

sounds like a knackered gearbox to me!!!

I been meaning to replace me for ages.. its not that bad yet - but I can not nudge it out of 3rd, so its getting close!!!!

[Leeky]

Is it an Auto or Manual Box?

Sounds like the thing the old Auto Audi boxes used to do.

[kelamel]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the help. For your info mine is an manual gear box. I went to the mechanic and they suggested i chain the entire gear box & after reading the comments here and my other forums this is the best way to deal with it.

So i got a 2nd hand gear box.

thanks again

[tan_brendan]

Hi, I am having a starlet EP70. When I bought my used car it didn't come with the manual. Does anybody here have a softcopy of the manual? I'll appreciate if anyone could share it. Thank you.