think im being conned

[saker22]

could any one tell me if its true that inside the viscous coupling unit that it holds oil as ive been told that i may need anew prop as the viscous coupling looks like a sealed unit and cant see how it could hold oil to be fair

[TEMPL4R]

It's a sealed unit and holds viscous fluid. They seize and cause damage to the rear diff and IRD ( the extra gearbox that turn the drive round 90 degrees).

If they say it's oil, they don't know much about them, so get another opinion.

Chris

[saker22]

that might be it then mate but was advised to have prop as wellas ird unit to make sure it hadnt gone

[TEMPL4R]

If the IRD has failed, it will be the VC that caused it, so you need a new one.

Chris

[saker22]

is that the viscouse coupling with the three bolts in then mate

[TEMPL4R]

The 3 bolts hold the damper on, the VC is the large heavy lump the propshaft connect to.

[saker22]

oh thanks for that ive been offered ird unit and prop for £600 including fitting seems like that is a good price dont u think

[TEMPL4R]

That will be salvaged parts, a new IRD is a lot more than that.

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/category_8.html

Not a bad price though.

Chris