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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 07 August 2008, 12:47:55
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Now won't go into top gear, just slips like mad. Topped up the level - took 1.5 litres, but has made no difference.
Need to source an AR35 as a matter of urgency - I have every intention of fixing it this weekend :P
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I`d be going back to the seller on this.....even to "re negotiate"
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I`d be going back to the seller on this.....even to "re negotiate"
If it was a garage, so would I, but ultimately it was an un-seen ebay sale. I guess I just need to accept it will have issues. I'm just lucky I can fix it myself, really!
I haven't told Markie yet - he's helping me change an autobox this weekend, if nobody else is available ;D
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isn't top all done with the 'extra' bit bolted between main box and the bellhousing?
If its been slipping bad, and then thrashed to overcome, the clutches don't last.
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isn't top all done with the 'extra' bit bolted between main box and the bellhousing?
If its been slipping bad, and then thrashed to overcome, the clutches don't last.
that's a very good point, actually.
My plan is to get hold of Pete166 (I think that's his name) ASAP - he's only about 50 miles away, I reckon I could limp down there and buy his AR35 - at least it's known good.
I still maintain these autoboxes are made by cadburys... :D
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I know its buyer beware, you know it too, but does the seller :-/ Seriously id be making a phoncecall along the lines of it let you down after leaving him.........
Money in your pocket is money in your pocket :y
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I know its buyer beware, you know it too, but does the seller :-/ Seriously id be making a phoncecall along the lines of it let you down after leaving him.........
Money in your pocket is money in your pocket :y
I could construct a friendly and polite email, and ask him to cover the cost of the box as a goodwill gesture... but ultimately he has no obligation too.
And I can't be arsed with an argument.
I'd rather put my energy into just fixing it :y
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Now won't go into top gear, just slips like mad. Topped up the level - took 1.5 litres, but has made no difference.
Need to source an AR35 as a matter of urgency - I have every intention of fixing it this weekend :P
James, if you're still looking for an AR35, I just noticed in a thread in General Help (how to get more power 2.5td) that MutantCav said he has 3 or 4 in stock at the moment. I know he's a fair distance from you but might be worth a shot. :y
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Now won't go into top gear, just slips like mad. Topped up the level - took 1.5 litres, but has made no difference.
Need to source an AR35 as a matter of urgency - I have every intention of fixing it this weekend :P
James, if you're still looking for an AR35, I just noticed in a thread in General Help (how to get more power 2.5td) that MutantCav said he has 3 or 4 in stock at the moment. I know he's a fair distance from you but might be worth a shot. :y
Cheers mate - I've got one now :)
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my miggy came off ebay as well, & look at the rather trouble im having! at least youve got some gears ;)still at least im not bored,,,,suicidal but not bored :D
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isn't top all done with the 'extra' bit bolted between main box and the bellhousing?
If its been slipping bad, and then thrashed to overcome, the clutches don't last.
that's a very good point, actually.
My plan is to get hold of Pete166 (I think that's his name) ASAP - he's only about 50 miles away, I reckon I could limp down there and buy his AR35 - at least it's known good.
I still maintain these autoboxes are made by cadburys... :D
I think so too.. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Mmmm chocolate........ :D :D :D
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I still maintain these autoboxes are made by cadburys... :D
Really?
Forgetting tractors for a mo, how many petrol owners have failed autoboxes? And how many of those that have failed are regularly serviced BEFORE its too late?
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i think they are really strong boxes, give them a service at around 100k, and they will easily do 200k.
I suspect yours has never had any attention before James.
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i think they are really strong boxes, give them a service at around 100k, and they will easily do 200k.
I suspect yours has never had any attention before James.
and has been driven in a poor state for a while, hence a simple 'service' probably won't fix it.
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Well I feel pretty agrieved about mine and its a petrol.
Oil and filter change and checked out at 60K by automotive specialist.
Another at 125k (when I found the remains of the thrust washer).
Captain Slow off Top gear learned his driving technique off me!!
I still think all cars ought to have Auto as standard with Manual as an option. This is the first auto to let me down in 25 years or more of driving huge miles.
varche