Ian jones
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INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE , look for a hole or crack in it
mjrimmer
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Cock off stop giving him more to think about.
what mileage is your hippo on?
The vcu is rmmended to be be changed every 70k ..easieat test is to o reverse full lock left and right without using go pedal......if it feels like its slowing down, stalling or grinding to a halt then vcu could be fecked............this would result in diff or. Ird failiute and a 1 k+ bill
Mines now on 84k and I check it every week in the local supermarket car park although it has spent 10 to 15 k of that off until I found and cured a diff fault.
what mileage is your hippo on?
The vcu is rmmended to be be changed every 70k ..easieat test is to o reverse full lock left and right without using go pedal......if it feels like its slowing down, stalling or grinding to a halt then vcu could be fecked............this would result in diff or. Ird failiute and a 1 k+ bill
Mines now on 84k and I check it every week in the local supermarket car park although it has spent 10 to 15 k of that off until I found and cured a diff fault.
OldIrishWulf
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No, not had that.
I can miss some sounds that indicate something is wrong, but I certainly would not miss what you describe.
Reminds me of when a piston exploded through the side of the engine whilst doing about 60 mph in a Sierra.
The engine centre had never seen so much damage caused by a piston going so they asked if they could have the engine to use as an exhibit to warn what could happen if you don't look after your engine.
I did look after it, not that it did me any good.
I can miss some sounds that indicate something is wrong, but I certainly would not miss what you describe.
Reminds me of when a piston exploded through the side of the engine whilst doing about 60 mph in a Sierra.
The engine centre had never seen so much damage caused by a piston going so they asked if they could have the engine to use as an exhibit to warn what could happen if you don't look after your engine.
I did look after it, not that it did me any good.
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Just got it back.
passed its mot without any problems.
As for the mysterious oil leak........
No sign of any leak from around the bell housing so they are confident the gearbox seals and clutch are all fine.
They did see evidence of oil coming from the transfer box where it bolts onto the gearbox.
They think it is possible they damaged the seal there when originally doing the clutch replacement.
It will go back in on Tuesday to investigate that.
I am assuming that the car is unusable now until this is sorted?
I have a 20 mile each way journey to work so I am concerned I may cause damage it the transfer box is dry.
Looks like the train and some walking for me then!
passed its mot without any problems.
As for the mysterious oil leak........
No sign of any leak from around the bell housing so they are confident the gearbox seals and clutch are all fine.
They did see evidence of oil coming from the transfer box where it bolts onto the gearbox.
They think it is possible they damaged the seal there when originally doing the clutch replacement.
It will go back in on Tuesday to investigate that.
I am assuming that the car is unusable now until this is sorted?
I have a 20 mile each way journey to work so I am concerned I may cause damage it the transfer box is dry.
Looks like the train and some walking for me then!
Ian jones
Well-Known Member
Cock off yourself
Ian jones
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Hope you get it sorted palJust got it back.
passed its mot without any problems.
As for the mysterious oil leak........
No sign of any leak from around the bell housing so they are confident the gearbox seals and clutch are all fine.
They did see evidence of oil coming from the transfer box where it bolts onto the gearbox.
They think it is possible they damaged the seal there when originally doing the clutch replacement.
It will go back in on Tuesday to investigate that.
I am assuming that the car is unusable now until this is sorted?
I have a 20 mile each way journey to work so I am concerned I may cause damage it the transfer box is dry.
Looks like the train and some walking for me then!
Ian jones
Well-Known Member
Theres always something to worry about , mine at present is the master cylinder and the crankshaft pulleyThey keep saying that if they caused it, then its covered under the guarantee, but I am worried I am going to get another large unexpected bill.
I wasn't expecting the original one. This car has been running really well since I purchased it 22 months ago.
