In gear, clutch out, nothing happens in any gear. Can hear a slight sound, not grinding. Not in gear, clutch out, no sound. Trying to put in gear with clutch out - normal grinding.
Okay, what spendy big part did she break? BACK On Topic - I am half thinking of lending her my Bug.
Thanks RAMVA.
-Wheel hub got stripped
-CV joint blew up
?Leave engine running at idle, in 1st gear (handbrake on), then go take a peek under the car. Look at the drive axles, does either of them spin?
Jan
pinion gear self destructed? what were they it doing when it began acting up?
check tranny fluid for shrapnel...
knt
jjs wrote:
Ah, yes. That seems _very_ likely since she was making a sharp turn to park when it happened! The car has already been towed away so I can't check now, but I will later. The roving tow trucks around here are like buzzards.
I owe you, Jan!
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