P38A Help ! Catastrophic failure -ominous metallic clunking from rear

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awkwardbob

awkwardbob

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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
 
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 !
 
Eek !


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