diff and prop play 300tdi disco

when i put disco in reverse and let the clutch out i'm getting movement on the front diff it will lift up when clutch is let out it will make a bit on noise.

i get a clunk when changing gear if i let the clutch out too fast, but thats due to play in the rear diff and transfer box

Are all your UJ's ok while you're faffing with the drivetrain?

When you say lift up, does the nose of the diff pivot upwards abit as in the whole of the axle swivel slightly?

Had a similar problem on a classic and it was the front radius arm bushes being knackered and letting the front axle move as it took up load.

dirtydiscov8 said:

When you say lift up, does the nose of the diff pivot upwards abit as in the whole of the axle swivel slightly?

Had a similar problem on a classic and it was the front radius arm bushes being knackered and letting the front axle move as it took up load.

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yes it does so you think i need new radius bushes

If you or a mate are feeling in a dangerous mood drive the disco slowly and with the door open hang outside holding to to the seatbelt and look under the door to see if you can visibly see the diff nose movin up and down!

You could probably check the bushes while stationary by looking at it while you put some load through it by lifting the clutch in gear with the handbrake on.

P.s hanging out of the car isn't big or clever

dirtydiscov8 said:

If you or a mate are feeling in a dangerous mood drive the disco slowly and with the door open hang outside holding to to the seatbelt and look under the door to see if you can visibly see the diff nose movin up and down!

You could probably check the bushes while stationary by looking at it while you put some load through it by lifting the clutch in gear with the handbrake on.

P.s hanging out of the car isn't big or clever

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This has to be the most dangerous bit of "advice" I've ever read on here:doh: ... despite the little disclaimer at the end!

you can check bushes with a bar inbetween radius arm and bracket bushes should be springy with no loose movement check the rest while there,and prop ujs and slide

Dewin said:

This has to be the most dangerous bit of "advice" I've ever read on here:doh: ... despite the little disclaimer at the end!

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well I did say it was dangerous but I did use a seatbelt!!!

I guess I should have put on my Ben Ten helmet aswell!!

thanks for advise ppl will have a look at weekend this might be the time to buy them new radius arms i been after.

dirtydiscov8 said:

well I did say it was dangerous but I did use a seatbelt!!!

I guess I should have put on my Ben Ten helmet aswell!!

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Needs must, nowt wrong with that.