ROBDEN

Thanks for that DOR. You say "more or less straight replacement" Does it involve cutting and drilling different things or just bolting on? Also what drive plate would you suggest?

Thanks Catweasel and RLWP. Do you know if there's an easy way to check if it's the driveplate or do I have to remove the gearbox? RobDen

I have a Vetus 4.17 with a Technodrive TMC 60 gear box- these have now done 6000 hours. The gear box has the usual "clunk" going into forward or reverse - which it has always done. However, recently it seems to have developed what I can only describe as a "rattle" - sounds like a box of nails - when in forward between 900 and 1500 revs. This doesn't happen in reverse gear. I changed the oil in the gear box and put the correct amount of ATF Dextron II oil in and it now sounds quieter - now I'd describe this as a smaller box of nails! If I replaced the ATF with a thicker oil I have a feeling it would reduce this noise, or possibly even eliminate it altogether. However, would using a thicker oil have a detrimental effect on the gear box? Your thoughts, ideas and suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, Rob