So after all the above mysteries, I found out a few things about my car which may or may not be related.
A week or so ago, a noise was coming from in front of the engine. Took it to a garage and found that the clutch needed replacing. One clutch, flywheel and £1k later, we realise that the ims bearing could be shot. The mechanic who did the clutch/flywheel work didn't have the kit to open up the area for the ims bearing. Kindly trailered it to an OPC where they will start looking at it on Monday.
If I'm lucky, we caught the bearinf before it breaks up and goes into the engine. If I'm not, either due to bearings going into engine or swarth due to seal failing, I'm looking at an engine rebuild. Any idea what this would cost at OPC?
The car is old, but figure if I have to spend the money for this, I might as well keep the car knowing engine would then be sound. Any advice?
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