Bloody car....again!!!! Help :(

**JelT5** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 19:53

As a couple of you know I've clocked up over £5Ks worth repairs since buying my low mileage, but obviously badly maintained T-5R last May.

There'd been a bit of a problem with it jumping out of 2nd from about my third month of ownership; so, I've been keeping the miles and racing down in an attempt to keep it going until the summer when I should be able to afford to have the work done- I'm limited as to what I can do due to not having the facilities and having a bad back injury which makes doing even simple jobs excruciatingly painful.
This morning I had the usual jump out of second followed by some nasty grinding noises- can still drive the car but it's not at all pleasurable to say the least.

So, I could do with an M56- very cheap please guys because I've been out of work since Nov last year and all my savings have gone on this git of car!

Thanks fellas

**Flatout Phil** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 20:45

If we can get a whole Volvo together for Emlyn, surely someone can dig out one of these for Jerry???

**jason850t5** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 21:39

Which models have the m56?

**p fandango** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 21:42

all 850 T-5's, although early ones had the speed sensor mounted into the gearbox while later ones took the speed pulse from the ABS sensor

**The Flying Moose** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 21:48

Jerry I have an M56 you can have for free if you havnt solved it all by June when I return from the Falkland Islands, ill even pop over with the toolbox and help fit it if you need the help. Yes I know you live in France but the oportunity for a trek out to Frog land wouldnt go a miss.

**smithy** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 21:51

Originally Posted by JelT5

As a couple of you know I've clocked up over £5Ks worth repairs since buying my low mileage, but obviously badly maintained T-5R last May.

There'd been a bit of a problem with it jumping out of 2nd from about my third month of ownership; so, I've been keeping the miles and racing down in an attempt to keep it going until the summer when I should be able to afford to have the work done- I'm limited as to what I can do due to not having the facilities and having a bad back injury which makes doing even simple jobs excruciatingly painful.
This morning I had the usual jump out of second followed by some nasty grinding noises- can still drive the car but it's not at all pleasurable to say the least.

So, I could do with an M56- very cheap please guys because I've been out of work since Nov last year and all my savings have gone on this git of car!

Thanks fellas

speak to emlyn he has just broke a t5r

**jason850t5** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 21:51

So my W reg s70 t5 me7 wouldnt be any help then? I'm breaking it over next couple of weeks and the gear box will only be going to scrappers as I don't have the equipment to remove it.

**The Flying Moose** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 21:53

Originally Posted by smithy

speak to emlyn he has just broke a t5r

My only problem Carl is that its sat in my garage and the only garage key is here in the South Atlantic with me. I could post it back but it would require someone with an MOD ID to get on camp to get it. Alot of hastle.

Like I say if its not solved by June you can have the M56 and clutch etc for free.

**smithy** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 22:07

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

My only problem Carl is that its sat in my garage and the only garage key is here in the South Atlantic with me. I could post it back but it would require someone with an MOD ID to get on camp to get it. Alot of hastle.

Like I say if its not solved by June you can have the M56 and clutch etc for free.

that is abit of a problem that sorry mate was not thinking and the other thing sorted monday mate

**p fandango** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 22:10

Originally Posted by jason850t5

So my W reg s70 t5 me7 wouldnt be any help then? I'm breaking it over next couple of weeks and the gear box will only be going to scrappers as I don't have the equipment to remove it.

yes it will fit, even if the speedo sensor's are different the wiring can be changed about

**jason850t5** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 22:19

Originally Posted by p fandango

yes it will fit, even if the speedo sensor's are different the wiring can be changed about

Well I can provide the box but that's it. Would need someone with right tools to come and remove it.

**Flatout Phil** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 22:46

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

Jerry I have an M56 you can have for free if you havnt solved it all by June when I return from the Falkland Islands, ill even pop over with the toolbox and help fit it if you need the help. Yes I know you live in France but the oportunity for a trek out to Frog land wouldnt go a miss.

I am sure you could get a fitting gang together to go out to Metz to sort the job! Even if I can't come, drop by en route and you will get a meal out of me - if not a kipping point.

**Vikingxl** · Saturday 19th February 2011, 23:08

Isnt Spesh breaking an 850?

**JelT5** · Sunday 20th February 2011, 05:35

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

Jerry I have an M56 you can have for free if you havnt solved it all by June when I return from the Falkland Islands, ill even pop over with the toolbox and help fit it if you need the help. Yes I know you live in France but the oportunity for a trek out to Frog land wouldnt go a miss.

That's really kind of you Emlyn, but I'm hoping I can get it sorted before June...
it's the daily driver (I take Mrs Jel to work every day lol) and don't fancy bussing it for the next few months

You'd be more than welcome to come over anyway though mate and see the beautiful city/ area where I live!

The car might make it back to UK before the box dies completely; it's 310 miles to the Dunkirk ferry from Metz...I'll be attempting to raise some cash by selling some stuff on ebay to try and fund this

Sadly, I've sold 7 pretty good guitars in the last few years so only got one decent one left and although I could probably get £1.5k for it, I don't want it to go, because, as and when I do get some more work, I'll need the tools of my trade!

I'll swap this for an operational gearbox, fitted though, in case anyone's interested lol
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