well just been out for a run in the smart.
everything seamed ok had to put foot down to pull out of a road end it set off like a good one.
as i let off the gas there was a strange rattling sound like stones under the wheel arches then a couple of miles later a smell of hot gear oil.
we limped it home quietly to find the rear of the car covered in oil and a pool dripping from the bell housing.
its only done 37000 miles i fear it will need a new gearbox now.
everything seamed ok had to put foot down to pull out of a road end it set off like a good one.
as i let off the gas there was a strange rattling sound like stones under the wheel arches then a couple of miles later a smell of hot gear oil.
we limped it home quietly to find the rear of the car covered in oil and a pool dripping from the bell housing.
its only done 37000 miles i fear it will need a new gearbox now.