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Sorry guys, been away - just catching up. MM's right - problem was with the torque plate bolts shearing. I did some research at the time which indicated that this was a known issue - racking brains for where I read this...I'll re-check and come back...

I was travelling down to Cornwall from Surrey in 2009 when my torque converter and autobox decided to part company at Plymouth (2.1l). Bolts sheared - apparently a known problem with this engine/box? Anyway, upshot was a recon box because, when removed, found that the casing was cracked to b*ggery -...

Rob, ready to rock and roll on this, but notice you say remove the diff pan - do you mean the autobox pan? The filler pipe feeds into the 'box so assume this is where the oil sits? Or should I do both?

Thanks for your help...

I had similar problem recently when having new exhaust fitted - engine had to be dropped to reach rear manifold bolt holes for re-threading. Will not be best pleased if anyone suggests a more simple fix here - extra work cost me about £150...grrrr

Yeah, why not...I changed the head gasket on a geriatric Polo once (and it worked afterwards - big miracle) so this can't be too challenging, right...?

Would be good to get a 6-speed box fitted - fuel economy from the 3-speed it truly shocking...

Thanks both for your help...

Hi there, first to say hello to this forum. This is my second post - the first being about 5-mins ago on the 'general' forum... Anyway, does anyone have any good recommendations for an auto gearbox servicer in the Surrey area (or thereabouts)? I have a 2.1i watercooled Autosleeper Trident (1990); no...

Hi there, new to this forum, so firstly greetings all! My wife and I are venturing out in our 1990 2.1i AS Trident baby for the first time since our other baby was born (she's now two). We have a freestanding awning with double sleeping area and the usual AS double bed arrangement. It's a high top, ...