Defender 90 200TDi Trasmission Issues

Well I guess with no rear prop and the truck in diff lock if the truck didn't move then it's the front end at fault

IamRobbie said:

Well I guess with no rear prop and the truck in diff lock if the truck didn't move then it's the front end at fault

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Yea, it would be at fault, but he said it moved when diff lock was on.

As this was my first job on my landy and it being my first landy the diagnosis has been changing throughout as I learn more and more about my landy.

Jacking the wheels up I managed to confirm it was the rear diff (see previous video) and not the front diff (though the front diff dies have a bit of play in the input bearing).
Managed to get hold of a replacement diff and got it fitted Saturday, one of the UJs on the rear prop was also knakkered so replaced the rear prop UJs while I had the prop off and decided to renew the oil in the front axle at the same time. The hand brake drum was also loose so gave that a tighten up too (handbrake is OK at the moment but on the job list for later)

The 'orrible sound is now no more now onto the rest of the job list...

Here's the old diff I took off -its pretty apparent where the 'orrible noise and crunch was coming from...


The inside of the diff case - some nice chunks sitting there.


and finally, some of the chunks that came out when cleaning out the diff casing (ignore the bits o' gasket)

Nice. Atleast it's sorted now pal. Until next time

Good result. I'd get the front diff sorted now, while you have the tools and technique to hand.