Oh dear.
Oh dear.
Originally Posted by Nick Mann
No no!
was that this morning?
No pre warning of something about to die?
A big bang (felt and heard) as the car changed from 3rd to 4th, followed by a complete loss of drive.
The car starts and runs fine, but select R or D and nothing happens. I have now discovered that if I put the car in D and rev, the speedo shows speed rising and the box changes up through the gears.
I therefore believe the problem to be something on the output side.
Anyone any ideas? Or parts? Or an impulse to fix somebody elses car?
Following Pezz's Q, it should be noted:
I was WOT when the bang occurred and the change from 3rd to 4th has been interesting since I bought the car. It quite often has thumped into gear, or felt like it had a power loss, or revved in neutral between the gears as it changed.
And yes, it was this morning. I supose I ought to go and catch a train or something. How does public transport work!?!?!
looks like the gearbox or possibly transfer box and maybe a drive shaft
NO More VR4 for me, well ive still got the 6G
Yeah, Mo. Now I have found the speedo thing I think your list is about right. I am away this weekend, but as soon as I have an idea about what is bust, I will give you a call!!
Sounds painful whatever has snapped between gearbox output and wheels
Just fingers crossed its not pricy to fix ....
Has this brought forward the thoughts of conversion to manual???
Sorry sight to see Hope it's not to serious..
Off topic a second, but did the RAC know to send a flat loader, or did you have to tell them it was a 4WD car?
perhaps we could combine the bonfire party weekend with a gearbox replacement weekend !!
I'll light the sparklers !
sooooooo sooooory to see and here this nick.
give me a shout if you want help changing box it would be good if it is transfer box as this is quite an easy job compared to box out and in.
Excellent idea!! We can also investigate why Ariadne has taken to marking her territory with ATF each time she stops!!Originally Posted by SGHOM
(Sorry - 2 utterly non-constructive posts )
the way its going wouter and i should start a new company changing vr4 gear boxes
Oh no....
Formerly: '99 Black Legnum VR4
Then: '99 Toyota Corolla (succesfully adopted by Girlfriend )
Then: Audi A3, gave up on the Cabrio idea (T-boned by a guy who couldn't see in the dark. Quote "Your car is too black")
Now: Smart Cabrio (so much fun from so little HP)
Latest: BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8 (ahhhh... that's better)
Kieran, I told them it was a 4WD car with auto transmission and that I had lost all drive. The low loader was sent as a result of that info.
And yes, I think a combination fireworks/mechanical party is on the cards!! I'll start a new thread.
The more I think about it, the more I am sure that Mo's diagnosis is right. I suspect that it will be the linkage from the gearbox output shaft. Only because that will be most expensive and time consuming!!
Nick, you know I'm not around for the next couple of weekends - but if I can be of any help just give me a call.
Yes you should!Originally Posted by richy rich
Agggh! Sorry to see that Nick.
Feck, Pez - you're a card! Vr4 & cheap???? Must have been using those medicinal herbs again !Originally Posted by pezza
I'm working for the next two w/ends Nick, but I think I'm off the next - will try to come & help if you're fixing then - Reddich is just down the road...
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Nick
So sorry to hear of your problem mate........seems like so many of us are having issues right now. Hope is not as bad as it sounds
OOps just found this bad news, unfortunately, have to concur with Mo Hope it's not so bad and fixed soon