Popping out of overdrive?

[Canadian adventuruss]

Had a little issue after driving several hours in extreme heat where my 1995 Hymer B564 popped out of overdrive. Where the heck is the transmission fluid dip stick? My manual is in German and I don’t speak a word of it?! Anyone else had a similar issue? Suggestions?

 

[Lenny HB]

Sounds like the old 5th gear problem, I think the gear loses a tooth but it's an easy fix as the 5th gear is in a separate housing on top of the box and it's easy to change you can buy a kit for the job..
There is no dipstick gearboxes are normally filled for life, but if the gear is damaged worth changing the oil.

Ducato - 5th gear popping out

Hi everyone, This is my first post here. I'm not new to internet forums but new to motorhoming and new to the Ducato. We've had it since August last year and done around 10,000km in it since then. Last week on the way to Le Mans I went for 5th and was quickly told by the gearbox that no...

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[Canadian adventuruss]

Sounds like the old 5th gear problem, I think the gear loses a tooth but it's an easy fix as the 5th gear is in a separate housing on top of the box and it's easy to change you can buy a kit for the job..
There is no dipstick gearboxes are normally filled for life, but if the gear is damaged worth changing the oil.

Ducato - 5th gear popping out

Hi everyone, This is my first post here. I'm not new to internet forums but new to motorhoming and new to the Ducato. We've had it since August last year and done around 10,000km in it since then. Last week on the way to Le Mans I went for 5th and was quickly told by the gearbox that no...

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Hi Lenny,
Thanks for the info. That is really good to know. I am having issues just finding a mechanic to look at here in Canada. I’m trying to source a service manual or even an owners manual in English. No luck so far!
Do you happen to have a link or part number for the kit you mentioned? I have managed to get a few parts from the uk but it is proving to be a bit tricky!
Still love my Hymer tho!

 

[Lenny HB]

Hi Lenny,
Thanks for the info. That is really good to know. I am having issues just finding a mechanic to look at here in Canada. I’m trying to source a service manual or even an owners manual in English. No luck so far!
Do you happen to have a link or part number for the kit you mentioned? I have managed to get a few parts from the uk but it is proving to be a bit tricky!
Still love my Hymer tho!

Sorry I don't really know much about the older vans, if you read through that thread I linked to you may find more info. Changing the 5th gear is a fairly easy job with a bit of care you should be able to do it yourself if you can get the parts.

 

[denisejoe]

gives an idea of how to do it

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[Canadian adventuruss]

Sorry I don't really know much about the older vans, if you read through that thread I linked to you may find more info. Changing the 5th gear is a fairly easy job with a bit of care you should be able to do it yourself if you can get the parts.

Yes, the link was very helpful. Thanks so much. Think I’m on the right track now!