[svxistentialist]

Originally posted by devonsvx2
I have rung the insurance company. Seems they will only cover bodywork damge and not mechanical damage. Car is being towed away in 45 mins to be assessed.

The firemen reckon that something caused friction at the back on the diff or axle and as a result caused the rubbers (?) and any gaskets to melt and as a result caused oil to escape which again caught fire.

He was guessing and had never seen such an incident at the back of the car.

In case the insurance company say they are not paying, does anyone know how much i am going to pay out for a new rear axle or rear diff (sorry not mechanically minded - is it called a diff)?

Should i repair it or let it go say for spares?

Thanks to everyone who has replied and for good wishes.

Regards

Ian

Ian

Let us know what the progress is, if your car can be saved, and if there is anything we can do to help.

Joe