[jwrw]

One of the clutch springs jumped out and holding the friction plate away from the flywheel? Would explain the rattle before it failed

Thanks. Yes that sounds like a strong possibility!

Would the clutch have to come out to fix that or is it external?

 

[Def90man]

Thanks. Yes that sounds like a strong possibility!

Would the clutch have to come out to fix that or is it external?

Either engine out or gearbox off. My local mechanic always told me it’s easier lifting the engine out, but others may do it differently

 

[jwrw]

Either engine out or gearbox off. My local mechanic always told me it’s easier lifting the engine out, but others may do it differently

Thanks. I hope it’s not that but it makes sense to me as an explanation. I’ll let you know how it turns out.