Hey, Its the l/h rear half shaft........phew!:D I wiggled under had a good gawp around at all its bits n bobs - very interesting experience. trying to source the part without the postage being just as much as the part.

he he oops cant seem to get me shafts right!!!:p THanks everyone for the advice and the wee lesson- thankfully he wont be going to a ruthless mechanic, (he is not going to charge me to take him apart to have a look) only fitting the part/s.

Thanks Guys for the advice, It will drive in 4 wheel, can't jack it up only a feeble woman and knowing my luck id get it wrong :) have not been driving him, been walking / thumbing lifts (i live in a remote area). He is going to be towed tomorrow :( to a mechanic , now i can throw some light...

Hope someone can help. (1972 Series 3, petrol) Set off in first gear, went about 5 foot, heard a bang, found that when i accellerated there was nothing :( came to a rolling stop, popped it into reverse - no movement. It will move in 4 wheel drive only. Any ideas what the problem may be?