Rear diff issues.. TD5 110 crew cab!

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okay the half shafts on the rear diff had twisted splines on the diff ends but I was still using the vehicles since the shafts were not available here.

I did some offroading the other day and my vehicle started producing these noises afterwards from the read diff.

And when I pushed the car it felt like it kinda stops from the back and power transfers to the front wheels. Engaging center diff lock does reduce the noise.

Are the shafts the culprit? Probably the have given up or is there anything else that should be inspected? Its a 2001 TD5 110 crewcab.

I am attaching pictures on the rear diff; can some one please tell me what type is it? Since I should know what diff I have on the vehicle before I order any parts.

Flickr: torchd1's Photostream

Cheers!
 
Raider td5 said:
Thanks Ratty!

Is there anything else I should know? Like how many splines do the half shafts have, etc?

and any insight on the problem im facing??

Is there any kit available for this diff? Like an overhaul kit or a star wheel kit?

Cheers!
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As far as I'm aware all the Salisbury diffs are 24 spline.

They are usually pretty bullet proof although the flange can suffer from movement due to wear. I'm pretty sure that they can be tightened back up ok though.

When the oiks tried to nick my previous 110 they actually managed to twist the rear prop so you could visibly see the damage. I'm surprised that your half shafts managed to twist and not sheer. It might be worth unbolting your rear prop and checking the transfer box and rear diff flanges. I'd be surprised if you have managed to kill your rear diff.
 
Im hoping its the shafts..

I will get my mechanic to check it out on sunday; hes an ex dealership guy so he knows his way around Land Rovers.

I the diff is broke im in piles of s**T!
 
Raider td5 said:
Oh really??

Is it better than ARB ones? Can you please give me a source for this diff.

Cheers!
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They are automatic so need no manual input. In my eyes they are better for general use than ARB ones. They are basically fit and forget.

They are widely available from paddocks, craddocks, ashcrofts etc etc. I've just looked at the prices on the above. It sems they've shot up in price since last year. They are now £350-£400.

keep an eye on ebay for salisbury axles and their parts. they can often go fairly cheaply.

I rekon that yours will be repairable though.

LANDROVER SALISBURY AXLE RECONDITIONED DIFFERNTIAL on eBay (end time 28-Mar-10 16:11:31 BST)

LANDROVER DEFENDER 200 TDI SALISBURY REAR AXLE, 110 on eBay (end time 10-Mar-10 20:39:11 GMT)

Land Rover Stage 1 rear Salisbury axle on eBay (end time 06-Mar-10 13:32:29 GMT)
 
Thanks Ratty for the links.

So all salisbury diffs are the same?? From range rover V8 or from a 200TDI defender? With or without discs??

Mines is a TD5 with read discs.
 
Raider td5 said:
Thanks Ratty for the links.

So all salisbury diffs are the same?? From range rover V8 or from a 200TDI defender? With or without discs??

Mines is a TD5 with read discs.
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If your disc brakes and the axle casing itself are ok you just need to put the good diff from the replacement axle into your diff casing.

as long as the ratio is the same you should be fine.
 
So there are different ratios...


How can I tell if the ratio is the same or not? I know one way is to count the teeth on crown and pinion and then use a ratio calculator.

Is there any other way to do it? Without having to dismantle the diff from the housing?
 
IT will be 3.5:1. I would be surprised if you have damaged the diff UNLESS you have done a shaft and driven with the broken shaft material getting inbetween the crownwheel and pinion. Salisburys are notorious for strength. They are strong by design HD shafts, Hypoid design diff (more surface area on the pinion and crownwheel) Shafts are strong however I have done a set they twisted but they were aftermarket items and not up to the job.

If you need a rear diff I may have one in a few weeks because the one in my 90 is coming out to be replaced with another salisbury unit with a different ratio to suit my needs. Look into replacement its not a nut and bolt job like Rover type diffs. You will need to make borrow or steal an axle spreader. I have taken out and replaced my salisbury 5 times due to changes (difflocker, broken shaft clean up etc). Jai
 
jai_landrover said:
IT will be 3.5:1. I would be surprised if you have damaged the diff UNLESS you have done a shaft and driven with the broken shaft material getting inbetween the crownwheel and pinion. Salisburys are notorious for strength. They are strong by design HD shafts, Hypoid design diff (more surface area on the pinion and crownwheel) Shafts are strong however I have done a set they twisted but they were aftermarket items and not up to the job.

If you need a rear diff I may have one in a few weeks because the one in my 90 is coming out to be replaced with another salisbury unit with a different ratio to suit my needs. Look into replacement its not a nut and bolt job like Rover type diffs. You will need to make borrow or steal an axle spreader. I have taken out and replaced my salisbury 5 times due to changes (difflocker, broken shaft clean up etc). Jai
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Thanks man!

My rear diff is just fine.. I was mistaken cuz those stupid noises came from the back.. or atleast thats what I thought!
 
Okay..

Got my mechanic to check the problem out and was found the the front diff is fuc*ed and not the rear!

Although I had already replaced the front diff around 40K kms ago with a brand new one but some how it still managed to get scre*ed again! I dont know what went wrong... Also found a broken roller bearing that goes onto the stub axle.



For pictures.
Flickr: torchd1's Photostream
 
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