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[paul.lovejoy]

just to chip in while your both chatting reason i am looking at getting it transported is the new tapping noise fom the gearbox now think something is catching all the time so bit worried this could overheat or worse

[JamesV6CDX]

Daz I can't picture the bolts you are talking about from memory mate. Presumably not the ones that hold the bellhousing, to the block? I can't picture one that goes into the crank bearing, from the exterior of the box (I'm sure it's just my memory, I've not changed one for a couple of years!)

Just another thought, has the starter motor been removed, to have a look at the ring gear / driveplate, just to see if that sheds any light?

It couldn't be something starter motor related, maybe not retracting sufficiently? 

Just rambling

[Darth Loo-knee]

just to chip in while your both chatting reason i am looking at getting it transported is the new tapping noise fom the gearbox now think something is catching all the time so bit worried this could overheat or worse

Paul are you in the RAC or AA?
An idea would be to start drivingthen call them out, catching the advanced booked train 

[paul.lovejoy]

thought about that but how would i get them to transport me 250 miles when i dont live there and wouldnt the car have to break down. suggestion more than welcome

[JamesV6CDX]

As long as you're more tha a few miles from home, usually you can request recovery to any destination in the UK of your choice.... depending on your policy type of course...

[fiend61]

usually you can request recovery to any destination in the UK of your choice.... depending on your policy type of course...

yup you have to have relay on your policy then they will transport you and your car anywhere 

[JamesV6CDX]

In most circumstances, I would happily come down to Ramsgate for a weekend, (I did for Seprim) - remove the box, and see what's going on. It's not a difficult job to remove / replace an autobox and TC at all, simply awkward in a couple of stages due to weight.

Whilst I've done it before on my own, I'm not really strong enough to single handedly offer up an autobox to the engine. The location / jacking surface available etc would also be a consideration.

Therefore, I probably can't easily help (Unless we could get a couple of us on it)...

Whatever you do, I don't suggest you drive it any distance if making that noise...

[paul.lovejoy]

i got relay but the car will start and run etc so will they not just say its drivable will check all wording on policy

[Gaffers]

If you drive it here before the 24th I can drive it up to him while the wife drives my car.  I'm not sure how you would get it back though unless he could get it done before I come back on the 27th.

Offer is there if you want 

Thats really good of you  but not sure how the car will run gearbox is constanly tapping now and last thing i would want is the car to go on you especially on the 24th appreciate the offer Matt thanks for that

I would have the ridgid bar with me so if it did go It could be dragged by the other one.  I've done bristol farnborough dragging a miggy before

[paul.lovejoy]

If you drive it here before the 24th I can drive it up to him while the wife drives my car.  I'm not sure how you would get it back though unless he could get it done before I come back on the 27th.

Offer is there if you want 

Thats really good of you  but not sure how the car will run gearbox is constanly tapping now and last thing i would want is the car to go on you especially on the 24th appreciate the offer Matt thanks for that

I would have the ridgid bar with me so if it did go It could be dragged by the other one.  I've done bristol farnborough dragging a miggy before

  is that something you always carry i have got relay so looks like a good option bearing in mind the damage that may be caused by driving the car etc but thanks very much for the offer much appreciated

[sassanach]

i have been looking at this thread with interest,would somebody care to enlighten me as to what are these "bolts that go through the gearbox into the rear main bearing on the engine",are?

[Kevin Wood]

i have been looking at this thread with interest,would somebody care to enlighten me as to what are these "bolts that go through the gearbox into the rear main bearing on the engine",are?

I think it's the two that go up vertically just forward of the bellhousing mounting face, so don't actually go through the gearbox.

[albitz]

Just about visible in this pic. Either side of the inspection hole.

[Darth Loo-knee]

i have been looking at this thread with interest,would somebody care to enlighten me as to what are these "bolts that go through the gearbox into the rear main bearing on the engine",are?

The two bolts I was refering too go through the rear of the sump casting, think they are around 6 inches long and can be seen when the gearbox is off.
Not making excuse here for my mistake but my phone keeps deciding words for me

[paul.lovejoy]

Daz you have a PM dont make me phone you theres no escape