P38A Help ! Catastrophic failure -ominous metallic clunking from rear

[awkwardbob]

Hi,

so just when I thought all was well with the world, I was driving along the M80 doing 70, marvelling at the near 25 mpg that was being attained when I started to hear a bit of a rumble, not too distinct, wasn’t even sure it was coming from me, and then Boom.

something let go the noise became an ominous and serious Rhythmic clunk and suddenly there was a massive vibration I could hardly see
It was so violent.

I eased the car over to the hard shoulder and let her stop gently.

I’m now awaiting rescue.

everything ‘seems’ intact underneath but I wonder if something could have happened with the rear prop
Shaft or diff.
I’ve no warning lights or messages on the dash -other than ‘Fuse 10 has failed’

I know that all sounds very vague but if anyone has any ideas I’d be very grateful.

thanks again

Bob

-and I thought all I had to worry about was a misaligned / perished sunroof

 

[Datatek]

Sounds like the prop to me, failed UJ, prop is probably laying in the road some way back

 

[biketeacherdave]

Plus 1 on failed uj

 

[P38 Monkey]

Hi Bob, sorry to hear that - hopefully not as serious as it sounds if it is just a UJ... Good luck.

 

[awkwardbob]

Phew. Thanks guys, let’s hope so.
It’s distinctively coming from
The rear N/s .

trying to remember if it was the front or rear prop shaft that the cowboy garage ‘repaired’ in the summer

car is on its way to a decent garage and I’m
Stuck in a garden centre in the M80.

at least there’s a restaurant !

she always does this to me
When we’re due to take her on holiday -meant to be going next Wednesday !

 

[dubbleRR]

As others have said UJs ,but could easy be a loose wheel flopping about ....

 

[awkwardbob]

Eek !


Well, it didn’t feel ‘loose’ just clinked badly with each rotation.
Will see what the garage makes of it

 

[tomcat59alan]

Eek !


Well, it didn’t feel ‘loose’ just clinked badly with each rotation.

Will see what the garage makes of it

Better get the P38 back mate.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Better get the P38 back mate.

Oops , just realized it was the P38. thought you sold it and got a TDV8 4.4.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Duplicate edited.

 

[Jon Dor]

Bob, I suggest you call William Chetwynd: 07903-167575. I'm sure he'll have whatever you need in stock and, for a reasonable cost, he'll get it to you/your nominated garage on a next working day basis at a very reasonable cost. Tell him Mike King has recommended him to you. I had the same issue over a year ago. In my case, I had the front propshaft removed, drove the 50-odd miles to him. An hour or so later, he'd fitted it for me and I was heading home.
I've had many parts off him over the last couple of years and have unhesitatingly recommended him to fellow forumites on here...all with positive feedback.
Give him a call...I did and haven't been disappointed...you won't be either.
Kind regards,
Mike (JONDOR) King
PS: I'm NOT on commission!

 

[Jon Dor]

Bob, I've just called Will 07903-167575 and given him the "heads-up". All the best!
Mike.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Bob, I've just called Will 07903-167575 and given him the "heads-up". All the best!
Mike.

Hi Mike, small world I'm a good friend of your brother Wan.

 

[Jon Dor]

Hi Mike, small world I'm a good friend of your brother Wan.

Wan Dor?
No relation of mine Alan...
I'm well aquainted with Wan King though...hahaha!

 

[tomcat59alan]

Wan Dor?
No relation of mine Alan...
I'm well aquainted with Wan King though...hahaha!

I thought that was in China until I discovered Smernoff vodka,as the old advert said.

 

[Jon Dor]

I thought that was in China until I discovered Smernoff vodka,as the old advert said.

That one passed me by Alan, so please illuminate us...

 

[tomcat59alan]

That one passed me by Alan, so please illuminate us...

There as a few Smirnoff adverts that played on the "I thought" theme, you'll have to Google them.

 

[Jon Dor]

There as a few Smirnoff adverts that played on the "I thought" theme, you'll have to Google them.

My seven grey cells are refusing to work in harmony tonight...I'll try to remember to have a "gander" over the weekend Alan!

 

[Rubberknees]

Had same experience in my Disco. RAC man just removed broken prop shaft and I was able to get home in 2 wheel drive

 

[dubbleRR]

Well Bob dont be awkward you found the trouble yet.. dont keep us in .........








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