Well all fixed and sounding great!
This is what it looked like when it came out
SHOCKING!!!!!!
Just need to sort the rear air bag now which should be delivered soon!
Well she has gone in for her repair.
Managed to source a good 2nd hand flywheel assembley with flexplate and boss included.
The mechanic has started dismantling the necessary pieces to drop the gearbox to fully diagnose the problem.
I will let you know what the prognosis is when I...
I've had this noise for months now but it is getting a bit louder..........
wondered if anyone has had the same sort of noise / problem before I start shelling out at the garage?
It only does it on cold startup and goes away after 10-20 seconds.
I've been told by various opinions
Flexi plate...
I have chopped the rear boxes off my 4.6 P38 and replaced the knackered centre box with one from a 200tdi. Replaced the rear section with some straight stainless steel pipes............
It sounds awesome!
You are right they will fail.
But the people on here have saved me stacks of money in helping diagnose a problem, rather than paying dealer prices. For that I thank you all.
Recon pump later, all is great!