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Think he was hoping for a cheap fix, I have mesaged him only asking for help towards it. I've already got to spend my Easter weekend taking the box out. I'm also pretty sure he new about this problem. Just a bit pissed off, but want it sorting.

Well, he's gone quiet now. So I will probably have to foot the bill.

Probably do both.

Cheers mate, sounds straight forward. Still dancing a new diff body though. Need to make up my mind. Thanks

OK so I seem to have the common sirclip problem. Priced up a new diff and clip, which I didn't find too bad. I've also seen a renfort plate idea. Seems to have good feed back and less effort than taking the box out. What's involved fitting these plates. Thanks gaz

Just phoned Jones transmissions in Wolverhampton, guy there seemed very help full and seems to think the problem is the circlip and diff, so to change diff for new £300 which is done over a 24 hour period which I don't think is too bad.

Oh a speedo doesn't move

OK its a strange 1, as I release the clutch, there is a horrible grinding noise and if I release clutch completely it bites and moves. Feels awful

I goes into gear fine, clutch feels fine. As I release clutch it grinds like its not in gear.

I just joined but I didn't put my address any where, should it of asked me to?

Just to add my own touch to it, plus I want to do a few track days ect.

I am mate, very appreciated. I call it good karma as I sold a manifold recently and got destroyed in the post, p2g paid out £20 I put the other £90. Tbf though I will work with him and if I can get the same job done cheaper I will. Just need it on the road as soon as

Nar it was private, he sold it as mint and nothing wrong with it. He felt worse than me........ Well probably not haha. We shall see, hopefully its a nice cheap easy fix

Yes mate, as in he is paying to get it fixed.

OK, so after s couple of weeks looking for a 172 I ended buying this 1. It was mint, had good history ect and seller seemed a decent guy. Driving home, all seemed good. Pulled in at shell put some fuel in and couldn't believe how nice it looked under the forecourt lights. But then I got to...