Audidothat - That motor and gear unit can be opened . There's some form of tape wrap around the back edge of that motor unit. I used a Stanley knife and trimmed it back about 1/2" an inch from the back of the unit all the way round and then found that the back clips off and you can get to the back of that drive unit.
I found mine all gummed up and dirty and so forth, but cleaning an lubing and cleaning brought it back to life. So long as the motor isn't burnt out.
Seems there's a seal of some sort between that gear wheel and the back of the brake unit that goes or isn't replaced or something. First time I refurbed it I got about 4 months which seemed strange so i investigated and added some liquid gasket to the mating faces (flat bit where screw holes are) after cleaning them up and it seems to be doing a lot better!
Naff engineering if you ask me, but we save having a hand brake leaver in the way!
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Current :
2005 A8 Sport 4.2 V8 D3 - LPG working!
Previous :
1998 S8 PF 4.2 V8 D2 - Gearbox died ~120k
2002 S8 FL 4.2 40v V8 D2 Prins LPG - Engine valves met pistons ~230K
Also :
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0l (Post Apocalyptic makeover)
2003 Brabus Smart FourTwo (should sell)
2003 Mazda Rx8 2.3 (might sell)
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