Haha! That's not a Defender chum! S

Haha. Sorry shifty if I went on about that! I think some here may remember that bent garage I went to and told me I needed a new engine... £3000!! Turned out it was a new header tank. It's a minefield. S

:whoosh: S

Of course it did! It was in pieces! :hysterically_laughi S

500! You sure it's not this?!? http://www.offroad4x4driving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/santana-work-force-4x4.jpg s

You got any security on it? S

Because it's a woman who's joined! :doh: S ( :welcome2: )

Shifty says the guys at the garage are good so I have faith that they will accurately diagnose... Not much more I can do! To be honest I take some reassurance that this place is round the corner from Shifty and the place he uses. Ain't much he doesn't know about TD5 Defenders. S

Noise was only present when moving and when in gear. Car needed a service so it can all be done at the same time. When the clutch was depressed the sound went away. Engaged. Came back. S

Safety Devices I think may cater to your needs. Just had a look and they have some internal stuff. S

The inevitable... S

Erm. Not sure what that is. Sending it on a flatbed to Shiftys friend at Harding Auto Services to have a look. It needs a service and the AA guy thought it may be the clutch. S

Didn't know. Thinks its potentially the gear box or clutch. Makes a strong rattle when accelerating. When the clutch is depressed the sound goes. Sent you a PM shifty. Thanks. S

AA - Needs full recovery to garage. Whoop! S

Hey Ratty, I have posted a thread on the issue under 'Uh Oh - Clunking Noise' Let me know what you think. Will have more info this evening and can try to post a video if I get the noise on tape. S

Right. The whole reason I bought this car was because I think they're great and also that I wanted to be come handy with a spanner. At the moment the AA is over tonight and they will be diagnosing what's wrong with the car. Worst comes to worst... Could be a new clutch. A new clutch...

Ah. Tim might be right too. Check both I guess! S

Red oil? Sounds like coolant to me. You got a crack around the rim of the header tank or is a pipe loose? Check that it's topped up. S

The AA going to be able to diagnose this sort of thing? May make a video and post when I get hime. S

Don't think it makes the clunk when the clutch is depressed... I can verify that tonight. Initial thoughts? (Thanks all) S