I have a whining noise in my 2005 s40 transmission. My mechanic had me listen with a stethoscope after he pinponted it. The noise seems to appear after the engine warms up. There is also a burning smell occansionally. Has anyone had asimilar issue and what was the result?

Thanls Bill, you just made life simpler.

Did you live in Worcester, MA?

Thanks Bill. However, one more question if you don't mind. I'm not sure I follow, it looks like you're describing changing the lens cover. I thought the whole headight assembly had to be changed. That other post referred to removing the whole assembly and moving out the bumper 2 cm to get the ...

Have you had to replace a headlamp? I was reading a post that gave step by step directions. There seems to be some screws that are hard to access. Is it something that someone with mechanical abilities can do? Or is it strictly a bodyshop job?

Thanks Bill, you are right the web page only offers the lens cover up to 2004. If anyone is interested the web page is LampsAndLenses.com

Someone backed into my vehicle, broke the right headlight lens cover. Can I just replace the lens. I did find a web page that sells aftermarket parts and they do sell a replacement lens with the seal, or as I've read on one post, does the whole unit have to be replaced.