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[Darth Loo-knee]

Think the problem people seem to have is fitting the Torque Convertor to the Drive Plate first..... then when the gearbox is pushed on, then tightened it stresses the Drive Plate...maybe even cracks it... also sometimes crushing the torque convertor.

Yep, either that or the missing bellhousing bolts have left the gearbox inadequately supported and this has put stress on the driveplate. Either way, it was a very shabby mechanic who was there last.

Is there any sign of scoring on the torque converter nose? That might indicate if it has had the gearbox rammed back onto the TC.

Didn't actually see any scoring or crush marks on the torque convertor Kev being honest, but I will take a better look tomorrow in case we need one of those too.

[Gaffers]

I was worried that mine has the same issue, but in a few months that wont matter 

[Darth Loo-knee]

I was worried that mine has the same issue, but in a few months that wont matter 

Nope 

[Darth Loo-knee]

Well parts have arrived this afternoon, so hopefully Tuesday should get time to put it back together.
Will take some pictures of what it should look like     

[paul.lovejoy]

roll on next thursday cant wait to get the car back no more white knuckle rides with wifey  woohooo

[Darth Loo-knee]

Drive Plate, Gearbox etc etc all back on. Gearbox Oil topped up. Then out for a drive.
Your car really drives nice Pauline, no pulling either way, even on breaking, no knocking over bumps, engine sounds sweet, should last you for a while mate .

Drive Plate is in the boot so you can show Mrs. Pauline 

[trainmanone]

hi gang, not been on for a while,glad to see you got it sorted  so it was the same as mine then drive plate frctured.wonder if this is going to be a common fault in the next few years??? daz the man to the rescue again,btw daz will be intouch in next few weeks for oil and filter change,

regards pete