Does this sound like I'll need an auto-transmission?

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December 2, 200124 yr

Hi Z fans!

Got a nasty screeching noise last night, I thought it was slipping

fan belt. But disaster struck on my way home. Came back down the M5

at 10mph, any acceleration resulted in grinding noises from the area

of the auto-transmission. Engine is as peachy as ever, but I think the

auto transmission is shot. I've not checked the fluid for months, so

I'm afraid it may be my own stupid fault....

Anyone able to confirm my suspicions? Maybe someone may know a source for an AT, should it transpire I need one?

Hoping to get some options before any bad news from the main dealer on Monday.

:-(

regards

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tim aka toffee rapper

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December 2, 200124 yr

Sorry Tim, but I can't help you. But just to let you know you've put your post in the wrong section and most people on here would say the say thing when I say don't trust the main dealers as far as you can through them. Most of them don't know their arse from their elbows when it comes to Z's.

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