GRRRRRR my 54 plate doesn't have difflock

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d8moa

d8moa

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I am very disappointed and upset to know my 2004 54 plate doesn't have difflock!! What the HELL?
Also my transfer box number starts 69? Though they were 41/42?
 
No,

I think mine is the same number. Iirc 41 / 42 is the serial number for a transfer box that is equipped with a CDL.

Cheers
 
I'm always grumpy haha

That's just for the selector isn't it... I have no gubbins inside my transfer
 
No you do not have the internals , there is another page for that.

But it was actually for you to read the info.......

Cheers
 
Ahh yes... annoying that is says the last two years they were doing it as a option... I was on the understanding the last two years still had the fitted like the early td5s just not connected
 
The fitment of a CDL, seems to be one of the great urban myths of D2 ownership........... Amazing how many times on the social media pages you see people swearing the original D2's were all fitted, then all facelifts had them , then only early facelifts and so it goes on etc etc.....only way I know to check is either the TB serial number or actually checking the top of the box for the spigot. Unless someone can come up with a definitive VIN number lisiting showing a group of vehicles had CDL. Any other way is not going to guarantee that it is fitted. As an example, my 53 plate, does not have the CDL, but inside it does have the sticker showing the CDL movement on the transfer box.....Have to love LR.

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/miscellaneous/disco-ii-difflock/cdl-update-kit.html

Also see this , a similar question but for an Auto.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/d2-auto-transfer-box.308962/page-2#post-3884473

Cheers
 
neilly said:
The fitment of a CDL, seems to be one of the great urban myths of D2 ownership........... Amazing how many times on the social media pages you see people swearing the original D2's were all fitted, then all facelifts had them , then only early facelifts and so it goes on etc etc.....only way I know to check is either the TB serial number or actually checking the top of the box for the spigot. Unless someone can come up with a definitive VIN number lisiting showing a group of vehicles had CDL. Any other way is not going to guarantee that it is fitted. As an example, my 53 plate, does not have the CDL, but inside it does have the sticker showing the CDL movement on the transfer box.....Have to love LR.

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/miscellaneous/disco-ii-difflock/cdl-update-kit.html

Also see this , a similar question but for an Auto.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/d2-auto-transfer-box.308962/page-2#post-3884473

Cheers
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thanks for that... to ensure fair I can get a transfer box for £100.... so I may buy it then just swap the front cover part over with the gubbins rather then the whole transfer. Thanks for all the info over the last few days it's been very helpful
 
brian47 said:
Many of those who know will tell you that the Traction Control system fitted to the Disco 2 can get you out of trouble just as easily.
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Well it didn't for me yesterday at my local pay and play! To be fair was more annoying the abs and traction kicking in
 
I duno haha if I'd had it fitted I could of turned it on and tried..I am looking in to lockers at some point too..
 
They were a £250 option when new.

I am glad the company who bought mine originally paid that.

Mine was company car 2 years, caravan tug 8 years, then my car
 
d8moa said:
I am very disappointed and upset to know my 2004 54 plate doesn't have difflock!! What the HELL?
Also my transfer box number starts 69? Though they were 41/42?
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Should have purchased an ES Premium it was standard for them in 2004, but a £270 option for the likes of Pursuit and Landmark.
2003MY it was standard for the ES but an option for the likes of GS and XS.
2002MY diff lock was an option for all models.

I had the use of one or the other for a day as a courtesy car when my disco was in for its annual service, so a good opportunity to check them out, loads of things on a D2 that I'd never use, so didn't buy one. :)
 
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I got mine cheap just for offroad really... I didn't want a old rusty 300tdi
To be fair it drives quite nice and is OK off road but nothing will beat my 90 offroad
 
discool said:
Should have purchased an ES Premium it was standard for them in 2004, but a £270 option for the likes of Pursuit and Landmark.
2003MY it was standard for the ES but an option for the likes of GS and XS.
2002MY diff lock was an option for all models.

I had the use of one or the other for a day as a courtesy car when my disco was in for its annual service, so a good opportunity to check them out, loads of things on a D2 that I'd never use, so didn't buy one. :)
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Mine is ES but there on the receipt is diff lock
 
traction control is good on the D2 but if you get the 3 amigo lights on when your in a sticky situation, your down to 1 wheel drive,
Diff lock would still operate, so is a good option
 
To be fair I went Greenlaneing last Monday and the Traction Control would of been perfect for that or some light offroad. A lot of people say the Traction Control is good and who am I to question them lol
Ideally I want to fit the CDL and then a rear airlocker
 
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