SWMBO has a 79 Felicia 1.3. Never had any probs for the past few years we've owned it. However, she comes in today saying the gear lever is all wobbly :eek: and it wont go into 1st or reverse. Seems to be stuck in 3rd. I've had a look underneath (in the dark!) and can see what looks like a broken bar. Looks like the letter 'I' and approx 10mm in diameter. Any ideas in what it is (i think part of the gear linkage), where to get a replacement, cost, and if it can be fixed 'DIY'. Wifes a community nurse so needs the car for work ASAP. Your help and advice as usual is appreciated.

Andy

Looking at the parts diagram I would say it is a job for a Skoda dealer if you need the car back on the road asap.

thanks Denis. A search on this site mentioned Scospares (hope i'm not inadvertently advertising!). Gave them a ring and they seemed helpful. Told me the part I needed straight away. Its now in the post. Total cost for part

That's good news.

SWMBO has a 79 Felicia 1.3. Never had any probs for the past few years we've owned it. However' date=' she comes in today saying the gear lever is all wobbly :eek: and it wont go into 1st or reverse. Seems to be stuck in 3rd. I've had a look underneath (in the dark!) and can see what looks like a broken bar. Looks like the letter 'I' and approx 10mm in diameter. Any ideas in what it is (i think part of the gear linkage), where to get a replacement, cost, and if it can be fixed 'DIY'. Wifes a community nurse so needs the car for work ASAP. Your help and advice as usual is appreciated.

Andy[/quote']

79 Felicia?????????

OOOPPs

slip of the tongue or should I say fingers...

Its a 97

OOOPPs

slip of the tongue or should I say fingers...

Its a 97

Ah the best year, my first Skoda was a dark navy blue Skoda Felicia GLi hatchback. In over all terms the best car I have owned. Sure the Octys are better to drive and look at, but this little pre-facelift Felicia was 100% more reliable and a darn sight cheaper to run.

Post facelift Felicia Estate was more practical but was less well built (just comapre underside of rear seat for example), with sticky dash buttone etc.