Nocturnal Nick

I was wondering if any could help me with a problem I have -

I have a worn CV joint which i knew was on its way out, but today when driving I hit a hole in the road and stopped. Then when setting off i went through 1st to 2nd then heard crunch.

Now the car wont move when leaving the clutch out in gear, all i get is a tapping (tinging) coming from engine when I let my clutch out and the car will not drive.

I have been told by a few different people that it is either the driveshaft, clutch or gearbox

If it was the driveshaft shouldn't the other 3 wheels still drive?

Any suggestions or help would be appriciated....

Also if its the gearbox does anyone know how much it would cost to replace

Thanks
Andy

prodriverules

iTrader: (52)

it sounds like the clutch has gone mate and if so it would be about £220 for the clutch kit plus fitting mate,and that all depends on who you use and how they charge per hour,its about a 3/4 hour job.

Nocturnal Nick

if it was the clutch, wouldn't you have trouble getting it in gear? i can select all gears. also the clutch pedal has the same amount of pressure (stiffness) as when it was working?

neil1980

iTrader: (2)

As said sounds like clutch is fooked m8

prodriverules

iTrader: (52)

ah now he says lol,well in that case it could very well be gearbox mate,and in that case its worse really as a box is more than a clutch and usually the clutch is not far worn out and warrents changing so even more expence as its not really sensible to have to remove the box again in 1/2k miles to replace clutch.

Nocturnal Nick

ok thanks for that, i was hoping it would be the driveshaft as its cheapest to repair but looks like i have bad luck

The rookie

iTrader: (1)

I had exactly the same when I broke a driveshaft (on a FWD car), a clinking noise as the shaft rotated but no drive.

Of course a Subaru is 4wd, but if the centre limited slip diff is fubar (not uncommen) and its a front shaft, then it could still be just a shaft.

Look underneath, is one front output spinning when its sat in gear clinking away? if so its a driveshaft.

Simon

Nocturnal Nick

no spinning, just a tinking noise from near gearbox, have got it towed to a garage now and getting it looked at. When i know more i will keep informed

Nocturnal Nick

turns out that the driveshaft has broken inside gearbox. any suggestions or anyone know where i can get a cheap gearbox from? pref a refurb?

2ndgear

www.gears.tv

Nocturnal Nick

cheers mate will look into that, but dont wanna spend too much as she only a sport!