Hi All,
This is my first post, but I've lurked on here for several years.
I have a P38 DSE with the BMW 2.5 6 cyl engine - with 343,000 miles!
Today I was rectifying a leak on the output flange of the transfer box. I put it in 1st gear to give some resistance and tighten the center bolt - I also got the wife to put her foot on the brake. Once done I didn't take it out of gear, but continued turning the handbrake drum to line up with the prop flange.
I turned the drum about 1/4 of a turn, and then felt/heard a metallic noise further forwards. When I tried to start the engine it was difficult to get it going - when it did fire up, there was a huge amount of diesel clatter and smoke.
Have I caused the chain to jump a tooth by winding it backwards? Any thoughts on the best way to go about diagnosing and fixing? I see there's 2 chains - any guesses which one's likely to have gone?
Appreciate any ideas.
Cheers,
Paul
This is my first post, but I've lurked on here for several years.
I have a P38 DSE with the BMW 2.5 6 cyl engine - with 343,000 miles!
Today I was rectifying a leak on the output flange of the transfer box. I put it in 1st gear to give some resistance and tighten the center bolt - I also got the wife to put her foot on the brake. Once done I didn't take it out of gear, but continued turning the handbrake drum to line up with the prop flange.
I turned the drum about 1/4 of a turn, and then felt/heard a metallic noise further forwards. When I tried to start the engine it was difficult to get it going - when it did fire up, there was a huge amount of diesel clatter and smoke.
Have I caused the chain to jump a tooth by winding it backwards? Any thoughts on the best way to go about diagnosing and fixing? I see there's 2 chains - any guesses which one's likely to have gone?
Appreciate any ideas.
Cheers,
Paul