Rus - Yeah I'd try one, 100 miles away isn't massively local, but thanks for the offer! If, when I try the gearbox this time, I have no joy, I may just take you up on that offer, thanks!

cossie4i - Would've been nice eh?

Sean/Martin - Yup, because of the nature of the problem (i.e. quick changes at idle, resistance at higher engine speeds while on the move - note the reference to engine speeds, not necessarily load) you'd think clutch/flywheel, but as both were in such good nick when I inspected them last night, I was a bit annoyed tbh!

Pics from last night:













The gearbox will be back with me today. The only other clutch I have here is a bog standard diesel Fiesta clutch, which would perhaps hold onto about 170bhp. Are we thinking it's more likely that it'd be the clutch cover than the clutch plate itself? It's the AP clutch kit, i.e. cover and friction plate, and plenty of other people use them