possible driveshaft problem

[leeadams]

hi im hoping this isnt a major problem but knowing my luck it prob is. i pulled out of a junction the other day nice and steady and as i changed in to third i just lost all power. i coasted to a stop with the engine still running so i put it in to first and tryed to pull away and nothing. the engine seems to run fine and rev ok but put it in gear and try to move and nothing happens. im either thinking drive train somewhere or clutch there was no bangs or strange noises. any advice is apprieciated. thanx.

 

[lee182RS]

Does the clutch operate as normal? as in, same amount of resistance on the pedal when you press it.

 

[sideways danny]

sounds like your diff circlip has popped out

 

[leeadams]

yeah clutch seems fine mate engine still running ok too

 

[Paddy_g46]

diff circlip. ph1 172?

 

[leeadams]

is the diff circlip an easy fix then ive got a mechanic having a look tmw

 

[leeadams]

sorry ph2 172

 

[Paddy_g46]

is the diff circlip an easy fix then ive got a mechanic having a look tmw

easy to replace it yes but I think that if it pops in the first place then your diff is worn and it may happen again, not 100% sure on this though! Might be better off getting a low mileage late ph2 boz with a bolt in diff, no probs then.