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I'm not quick to point the finger, I just want it sorted. And find the whole thing a little odd considering the part that has caused all of this is only a few quid and was replaced a month ago!
Gearbox oil was replaced last month when serviced.
Appreciate the advice and info, however when stating that the local chap knows nothing, could you expand/explain this for me? I'm not defending him, just want a bit more info!
Time for some updates.
Booked the car into a local garage who family have used for years and trust. I've just got off the phone to them and it turns out that the previous gearbox linkage part/join/thing has worn away at the gearbox seals and it's now seeping gearbox oil.
Apparently it's not a...
So my suspicions were correct, the small plastic housing that joins the gear stick to the gearbox had fallen out. AA were out at 6am to look at it and he's put it back in but said it should be replaced, and the gearbox seals could do with replacing too.
I'm more annoyed that this part was...
Pulling into home in first, select reverse and it won't go in. Try a few more times and nothing. Car is stuck in first no matter what, gear stick feels like a floppy arm!
Jacked it up to have a look but it's dark and wet so not much to go by, feels like it's come out of its 'socket' - is this...
Think my rear discs could do with replacing, they're starting to flake and corrode around the edges!
Was looking on Euro Car Parts and there's a few different Pagid ones - can't seem to work out the differences apart from the cheapest one doesn't include ABS ring and BRGS. The other 2 are £50...
Just came back from picking up some new rear pads (£14.27 for 4 Pagid pads!) and thought I'd have another quick check.
Loosened all of the bolts on the inlet manifold and then tightened them back up, took the car for a quick drive and it seemed fine! Wtf?!
The rings that cover the ends of the cams? I've updated on his facebook message and tried calling but his phone is off, will try in the morning.
I'm a little hesitant removing the inlet cover as I'm not 100% confident.