Heeeeelp please

RangeyMitch · Feb 23, 2020

Saint.V8 said:
That is the front diff flange to front propshaft, not driveshaft...

Driveshafts go from diff to wheels, propshafts go front to back.

It looks like your engine has dropped....now, even a failed engine mount *shouldn't* cause that, as they should be designed to leave clearance in the event of failure....I wonder, (and this is a big wonder) if the front subframe has snapped, and the engine has dropped! WOuld be unlikely but I can't think of another reason for diff flange to meet the ARB....unless the ARB has come loose!

Well had another look and subframe (from what I can see) looks ok. So I’m lost and looks like a garage job to investigate. Looks like bottom of the sub frame has took a whack from whatever came off. Unless the ding was there previously.
But thanks for the help and hopefully the garage will draw a conclusion.

Datatek · Feb 23, 2020

RangeyMitch said:
Well had another look and subframe (from what I can see) looks ok. So I’m lost and looks like a garage job to investigate. Looks like bottom of the sub frame has took a whack from whatever came off. Unless the ding was there previously.
But thanks for the help and hopefully the garage will draw a conclusion.

A garage will certainly draw your wallet

RangeyMitch · Feb 23, 2020

Datatek said:
A garage will certainly draw your wallet

No other option mate. ‍

If it’s not catastrophic I’ll have a full service whilst she’s in getting the repair.

Jon Dor · Feb 24, 2020

Datatek said:
A garage will certainly draw your wallet

As in "draw" = drain, or empty?

Datatek · Feb 24, 2020

Jon Dor said:
As in "draw" = drain, or empty?

Yes

Jon Dor · Feb 24, 2020

Datatek said:
Yes

Very definition then, of Landy ownership!

RangeyMitch · Mar 11, 2020

Just a quick update. The problem was sheared engine mounting bolts. Had to be drilled out and replaced. New CV boot. And a full diagnostic check whilst she was in. All sorted.
Thanks for the comments etc. see how long she lasts now.

Datatek · Mar 11, 2020

RangeyMitch said:
Just a quick update. The problem was sheared engine mounting bolts. Had to be drilled out and replaced. New CV boot. And a full diagnostic check whilst she was in. All sorted.
Thanks for the comments etc. see how long she lasts now.

Thanks for reporting back.
How the heck did the engine bolts shear I wonder?

Grrrrrr · Mar 11, 2020

Good call by @myfirstl322 then!

RangeyMitch · Mar 11, 2020

No idea. I was doing under 30 mph when it went. Mechanic just put it down to the mileage 149K.
They spent a fair few hours drilling the sheared bolts out. So the labour, cv boot, battery drain repair (loose connection) somewhere. Full diagnostic check. Cost me £466. I’m pleased it’s back on the road. Lol.

RangeyMitch · Mar 11, 2020

RangeyMitch said:
No idea. I was doing under 30 mph when it went. Mechanic just put it down to the mileage 149K.
They spent a fair few hours drilling the sheared bolts out. So the labour, cv boot, battery drain repair (loose connection) somewhere. Full diagnostic check. Cost me £466. I’m pleased it’s back on the road. Lol.

And recovery.

myfirstl322 · Mar 11, 2020

Grrrrrr said:
Good call by @myfirstl322 then!

Shimsteriom · Mar 11, 2020

myfirstl322 said:

You might have overdone it on the smugness.

myfirstl322 · Mar 11, 2020

Shimsteriom said:
You might have overdone it on the smugness.

Gerraway, I could definitely have gone overboard, the scenario was crying out for it but I thought I'd keep it respectably low key.... as you know I'm not one to boast.

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