Bobdog

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My disco passed it's mot this morning:)
The bad news... this afternoon, the annoying 'exhaust rattle' revealed it's true identity... broken torque converter bracket. Once the 'tapping/ticking' under load had transformed into 'loose spanners shaken in a metal bucket' I knew exactly what it was. A look with a torch in the little inspection plate confirmed my worst fears....:(
 
yep, it’s only a minor set back fer you
No mate, it's a 2nd hand/recon torque converter, gearbox out job and I haven't got the tools or the know-how to do it. It's going to cost me in the region of £500 to get it fixed. Money I haven't got right now. :(
 
No mate, it's a 2nd hand/recon torque converter, gearbox out job and I haven't got the tools or the know-how to do it. It's going to cost me in the region of £500 to get it fixed. Money I haven't got right now. :(

shirley there is the goodwill and expertise right here in the community
 
Well some better news, I've managed to get hold of a low mileage Sachs (apparently better quality than original LR version) torque converter for £150.
Just need to get it fitted now....
 
Well some better news, I've managed to get hold of a low mileage Sachs (apparently better quality than original LR version) torque converter for £150.
Just need to get it fitted now....

That is good news, plenty of as-you-go images ;)
 
My disco passed it's mot this morning:)
The bad news... this afternoon, the annoying 'exhaust rattle' revealed it's true identity... broken torque converter bracket. Once the 'tapping/ticking' under load had transformed into 'loose spanners shaken in a metal bucket' I knew exactly what it was. A look with a torch in the little inspection plate confirmed my worst fears....:(
never seen that seen a lot of broken drive plates though
 
never seen that seen a lot of broken drive plates though
I must be unlucky because I've had two!
To be fair, this latest one was 2nd hand, unknown mileage and it's lasted 3 years. According to Ashcrofts website, it's not uncommon on higher mileage torque converters.
 

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