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Hi, Well having changed the rear diff 2 days before deciding to drive to Norway and back (3100 miles in 12 day). I had such an amazing visit thought I might go again next year. But whilst 1500 miles from home a breakdown was of some concern. So I thought about what bits to take next time. I...

Thank you for all the advice it was just what needed to give me the confidence to carry on with it! Will get a diff on order and gehup the windscreen guy. then get a service done as well. Still would rather keep it than move it on!

Hi, Well since the rear diff has been diagnosed as a problem, also a track rod end but also the windscreen is badly cracked as per the picture but it also runs right across the bottom of the screen. there is also a milky colour to the bottom edge. It has been suggested that there is moisture...

Thanks, hopefully that has worked.......

Hi Guys, Sorry for the time to get back to you but I have know done both the tests and the wheel turned slowly but steadily when checking the VCU. I did that a few weeks ago. Tonight I actually got around to dropping out the propshaft. There was a noticeable amount of movement and when I took...

Grrrrrr, can I just take the prop off and drive around or do I need to tie anything up? Also Datatek, having just googled testing VCU it would appear jack up a front corner with hand brake on and try to rotate wheel, wheel should turn slowly, is that correct? Assume it will not turn if VCU...

Hi, Thanks for all the input. I am sure it is a mechanical noise rather than tyres, no unusual vibrations just the whining noise. I did try to record it but nothing worth while. I experimented coming home and found it noisiest at 25mph in fourth with minimal throttle. Difficult to say where...

Just the sound, I think, but will pay more attention tomorrow. She doesn't seem quite as smooth (obviously relative statement for a diesel) as she did before I did all the work. Also noticed when stopped the other day what felt like the transmission 'catching' whilst I had my foot on the...

Hi All, Hope everyone is well, including the cars...... Well I haven't been here for a while, good really....... But now the noise coming from under the car is getting worse and need it to drive to the S France in a couple of months....... basically changed the clutch and gearbox last...

Thanks Grrrrrr and wammers, I think. Couple of beers consumed with pride and relief. Just bought the oil for an oil change then on to Missus merc to do the prop shaft support bearing, diff oil seal and brake switch (ABS related).... Still wouldn't buy a small current newish car though but I...

Hi Zen, thanks for the reassurance, and tomcat59alan that was what I was hoping would be able to do: full respect.

Yes it didn't help but couldn't easily get hold of a proper one over here..... Also been for a short drive this evening, fingers crossed all seems good. Clutch seems much easier to operate, bleed the brakes as well and peddle seems much firmer but I am going to take the tools out of the car...

Hi all, thanks for the recent advice from a few weeks ago. I have since then taken out the gearbox and transfer box etc. The roll pins had broken! I have replaced the dmf with a second hand one, mine moved easily 3 teeth and the 'new' one moved just over a tooth. replaced the clutch...

Thanks alll for the advice, especially Grrrrrr. That is really helpful and encouraging. Where replies for this thread had stopped I had started another thread about the bits I need to do the job. Why not replace the roll pins with a high tensile steel bolt? Is there not enough room? Thanks again

Hi Guys, Well following the clutch pin problem I have purchased a second hand clutch with DMF and a manual gearbox. I have found a mechanic with a second lift I can use over a weekend, who will help with lifting and has two gearbox jacks. For the job in hand I have identified i will need...

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies, having pondered the situation and looked at a volvo 850 tdi and looked at what could go wrong with that have decided to get on with the job in hand. Have selected a second hand gearbox that I will go for. Will find out about which clutch kit to buy. Might...

Hi Guys, thanks for the replies, Wammers that is the nub of my problem all that effort to get at the pins and then put the old one back, also the time issue of trying to get a second hand box over to Jersey. Might have to park the car up for the winter and buy a banger to run a round in for a...

Hi All, Sorry but I should have come and asked sooner. Imagine being in traffic on a step hill stuck in the school run, first day back at school. To crawl up the hill in the traffic I had put her in low range to gently climb the hill. Near the top put in to high range and move forward a...

Thanks for the advice: So is there any preference for the make of clutch to fit? Will I need any special tools? (that's a lazy question I suppose as I should just load up RAVE).

The thought was along the lines that the secondhand clutch might be a better quality item than can be had rather than a cheap reproduction new one. Was wondering if a larger specialist breaker would pick out better parts to sell on. Probably just wishful thinking on my part.