Quote Originally Posted by Neal View Post
Not a proper mechanic, he has to take it to a transmission shop. A lot of mechanics don't mess with transmissions. Ever seen the inside of one? Tons of little pieces that can easily get lost.
Seen inside of transmissions loads of times!!! i do all my own servicing and restore vehicles. But without seeing yer mans engine then the problem cant be fixed. Th it does sound like a bearing is loose in it and getting caught between the gears when he tries to shift. Fiat vans and Transits tend to have this happen once they get to about 9 years old or so.