Hello Bob,
I can't help with the engine problem, but it might well be what you
suspect.
As regards removal of the gearbox, yes it will come out without removing
the engine (which, of course needs to be supported when you remove the
gearbox).
It's a bit fiddly (I removed the gearbox on my PB to have an overdrive
unit fitted)and from memory you also need to remove the brake
cross-shaft (which isn't much fun!).
If you find you need any clutch springs, I do these as well as the
mouse-trap springs and the driving bolt springs. My prices are given in
the Triple-M Bulletin. They are a lot lower than elsewhere.
Regards,
JOHN JAMES
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mg-mmm@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-mg-mmm@Autox.Team.Net]
On Behalf Of Bob Grunau
Sent: 09 November 2004 18:42
To: MG-MMM
Subject: PA-0531
I need some advice on PA-0531. The car is making a "clanking" noise when
the
starter is engaged. Sounds like a loose flywheel to me. Seems to be OK
with
the engine running. I removed the starter motor and all seemed OK on it
so I
re-installed it. No change in "clanking" noise. I could not determine
any
looseness on the flywheel through the starter aperature. Any suggestions
as
to what the noise might be? I fear a loose flywheel or crankshaft flange
as
the last person to work on the engine rebuild is a known
"under-tightener"
of nuts and bolts. Help!!
The gearbox is also noisy, sounds like somebody threw in a handfull of
nails. So I may have to rebuild it. Can I remove the gearbox from the
car
without removing the engine? That would allow access to the clutch and
flywheel at the same time.
Sorry if these questions are a bit basic but I am new to MMM cars ( but
prepared to learn ).
Thanks for any help.
Bob Grunau
150 Pinewood Trail,
Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada, L5G-2L1
905-274-4136
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