The 200q metal blender

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <v04003a29b1dba665ddfa@[10.1.1.5]> Brett Dikeman writes:

> >If so, you have essentially the same transmission that I have.  Mine
> >rattled like the very devil, and I met a lot of other MBs that rattled,

> Let's see...the 017 if I recall from the Bently?  Or is it 016...I think
> one is the FWD the other AWD...

016.

> Well, it's interesting that you mention it.  I've got clutch noise(never
> noticed it when I bought the car, I'm kicking myself now.)  The clutch
> groans/moans during shifting; I think it's also in need of replacement
> wear-wise; it's kinda rough.  I don't know if this is related to having a
> Q, but sometimes, there's a "thunk" as if there's play in a linkage in the
> drivetrain; only happens when I shift.

The 'thunk' might be a rear differential bush - whole lot cheaper.

Does the rattle change significantly if you depress the clutch pedal?

> I'd love to have Dave look at it, but I suspect it's a lot of work just to
> get it apart to look at the clutch.  Any estimates on how long(ie, $) this
> would take?  Any time/parts estimates for actually replacing the clutch?
> Keep in mind there's the lovely 20v exhaust in the way

15 hours?

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