How strong is the parking pawl is some knobber shunts your disco when it is in Park and all the shock goes through it?
I thought the parking brake was a bit 'use it or lose it' too.
No, it's the TC that stalls not the engine. If the engine stalls then you have other problems :eek:
Maybe worth getting a video of the issue (with sound) and getting it on Youtube with a link on here.
Heard good reports about Derby Performance Hoses
https://dphsiliconehose.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=48_52&product_id=323
But they are in the UK, not very local for you!
Taking the prop off will give you an idea whether the IRD is completely destroyed or not.
Unfortunately it quite likely is. They are a bit picky even with oil in them....
DMGRS do a reinforced housing if you can't get an alloy one
https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/thermostats-and-waterpumps/products/re-inforced-kv6-thermostat-kit-45-zs-75-zt-2-0-and-2-5-v6-pem101050