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Piston broke
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Re: (I'm picking up) BAD VIBRATIONS *the answer lies within!*

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It has been swapped for a known 'good box'.

Garage say likely cause was the bearings where the prop shaft enters box. Or something. Box was beginning to hop out of gears so I figure it was time up anyway.

Unbelievably quiet, smooth journey home. Pity I got stuck behind a Micra....
1971 traveller- one of the last! 1275 Marina engine. 5 speed ford box.
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Time to change your signature message then ;)
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chesney wrote:Time to change your signature message then ;)
....done!!! :D
1971 traveller- one of the last! 1275 Marina engine. 5 speed ford box.
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