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What did you do with your Range Rover today
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So, spent my lunch break while working from home to check something under the car. Pulled myself out grabbing the front propshaft. Managed to turn it by hand appr. 20 degrees. The rear one is tack solid.
Means the front diff is shot, but not leaking. The rear one is leaking but not shot. Well, two new diffs it is I guess! No surpise so, the ones it had when I bought it were abused for years by heavy towing, as the rear one clearly showed with multiple teeth sheered of and polished over time. And besides the Truetrac, the rear one was a very cheap replacement unit from a breaking yard.
Did some maths on Ashcrofts, will order two pegged complete diffs, meaning the fitting will easier, no rebuilding necessary, and I get new housings, pinions and so on. Only to fit the Truetrac in one of those.
Oh, and I discovered new overdrive units for the LT95 are being build now. Not interested in that anymore, I like the simplicity as is. Plus, I still just might get ported cylinder heads next year, maybe. Or one could just buy a R380/LT230 set for the same price. The same company does sell an improved LT95 cover plate so, including plugs for a sensor unit and an oil cooler. Cheap enough, and since the old one has its issues holding oil without some exterbnl sealing, that's on the list now as well.
Means the front diff is shot, but not leaking. The rear one is leaking but not shot. Well, two new diffs it is I guess! No surpise so, the ones it had when I bought it were abused for years by heavy towing, as the rear one clearly showed with multiple teeth sheered of and polished over time. And besides the Truetrac, the rear one was a very cheap replacement unit from a breaking yard.
Did some maths on Ashcrofts, will order two pegged complete diffs, meaning the fitting will easier, no rebuilding necessary, and I get new housings, pinions and so on. Only to fit the Truetrac in one of those.
Oh, and I discovered new overdrive units for the LT95 are being build now. Not interested in that anymore, I like the simplicity as is. Plus, I still just might get ported cylinder heads next year, maybe. Or one could just buy a R380/LT230 set for the same price. The same company does sell an improved LT95 cover plate so, including plugs for a sensor unit and an oil cooler. Cheap enough, and since the old one has its issues holding oil without some exterbnl sealing, that's on the list now as well.
Sounds like normal slack to me
. Plus, wheres the handbrake? may be a reason the rear didnt move
.If you are going to rebuild 1 with your truetrac why not just get the pegged housing surely that saves a bunch of cash?
I take it you have got over the 10/24 spline issue?
J
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I'd agree with the handbrake stopping any movementSounds like normal slack to me
If you are going to rebuild 1 with your truetrac why not just get the pegged housing surely that saves a bunch of cash?
I take it you have got over the 10/24 spline issue?
J
Mine do have a bit of slack after 269k but I'm not surprised
No, didn't solve that. Decided that this wholeix-matching is just a pain, and will result in a bunch of missing parts and parts I cannot use. Considered a pegged housing, new pinion and crown wheel, parts and a rebuild kit for bearings and such. Almost the same price as a complete unit, and at some point I am ready to exchange money for time.Sounds like normal slack to me
If you are going to rebuild 1 with your truetrac why not just get the pegged housing surely that saves a bunch of cash?
I take it you have got over the 10/24 spline issue?
J
Good point with the hand brake so, need to check that. That being said, she had a tendency to shudder from time to time under load change on both axles. The rear one stopped after the old diff exploded and was replaced. Never really trusted the front one ever since. Call is peace of mind.
And a pegged diff has some durability advantages compared to the normal ones.
I'll plug the starter motor and fuel sender later, god opportunity to check the rear diff without the hand brake.
Why not just get them to build a diff with an ATB, and sell what you have?
I have to agree, sometimes although we could do something doesnt make it value for money, and getting somebody else to do it is often worth it.
Totally agree, although you dont actually abuse your drivetrain. but for the extra at the time of build its worth it. If you are going for open diffs consider 4 pin too.
J
4 pin only goes with 23 spline axles, I still have 10 spline ones. Switching over is not cheap. I did think about getting an ARB locker for the front diff, so far that is out of the budget. Plus, those need a compressor. A pitty the front true trac isn't available for 10 spline axles.
The front diff really is peace of mind, it propably is fine. Given the destination I risk to really abuse it so, I prefer to fix before it breaks in the desert. It did fine the last time, but then I am already spending money, I can as well do it right.
The front diff really is peace of mind, it propably is fine. Given the destination I risk to really abuse it so, I prefer to fix before it breaks in the desert. It did fine the last time, but then I am already spending money, I can as well do it right.
There is already more hole than wallet! 10 spline is ok, a front locker is not realy necessary anyway. And for once, I agree with that sentiment!
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People normally only peg the diff with locking diffs? Rangie has centre diff but not usually locking axles, unless you added them?
Limited slip diff would be good.
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First damp morning since I fixed the drivers blend motor and the book has popped up again. Think I must have a sticky flap somewhere.
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Especially when they're getting on a bitNowt worse than sticky flaps
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And had a bit of usage
Truetrac in the back, no limited slip ones for 10 spline front axles, unfortunately. According to Ashcroft, pegging also helps to mitigate shock loads. And those pegged diff housing from Ashcroft are new ones. Maybe I get myself a ARB locker for front axle, propably not but you never know!
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Took her for a little drive........... to the cemetery. No it wasn't to threaten her 
Just a visit to my Nan on her birthday. I'd bought a box of those garden lights that aren't too bright, and put a couple near the headstone.
It was a box of six and I only needed two, so what to do with the other four?
Each time I tend to my Nan's grave, I also lay a flower at the WW1 and WW2 graves that obviously have no more than the council boys cutting the grass around them. Whoever is supposed to attend them on behalf of CWGC is sadly lacking
So I decided I would put a light at each of them.
Then the little beastie and I headed to the shore , in the big beastie. Little beastie had a bit of a run around, then back home. The big beastie is now sitting looking glorious in the sun
Just a visit to my Nan on her birthday. I'd bought a box of those garden lights that aren't too bright, and put a couple near the headstone.It was a box of six and I only needed two, so what to do with the other four?
Each time I tend to my Nan's grave, I also lay a flower at the WW1 and WW2 graves that obviously have no more than the council boys cutting the grass around them. Whoever is supposed to attend them on behalf of CWGC is sadly lacking
So I decided I would put a light at each of them.Then the little beastie and I headed to the shore , in the big beastie. Little beastie had a bit of a run around, then back home. The big beastie is now sitting looking glorious in the sun
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My book symbol has gone again.
Question- would I be right in thinking that, for example, a sticky flap would bring up the book and ,without touching anything on the hvac , the next start will clear the book until I adjust something again?
2001 my. Changed my passenger side mirror glass this morning so now have both new heated mirrors working. Another issue occurred also this morning , ign on, to set the passenger mirror and the gearbox cooler fan runs, it has also started the last couple of times I've plugged the nano in, again, engine not running, just ign on for hvac testing.
.Question- would I be right in thinking that, for example, a sticky flap would bring up the book and ,without touching anything on the hvac , the next start will clear the book until I adjust something again?
2001 my. Changed my passenger side mirror glass this morning so now have both new heated mirrors working. Another issue occurred also this morning , ign on, to set the passenger mirror and the gearbox cooler fan runs, it has also started the last couple of times I've plugged the nano in, again, engine not running, just ign on for hvac testing.
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Loaded it with ramps and tools, drove to my friend's place and (believe it or not) fixed his Toyota! Ha! Land Rover rescues Toyota! It had to happen one day. Have that naysayers!
I also ordered replacement air springs for the rear as I have a feeling that they're original units. If they are original, that's 14 years old with 94k miles on them.
Still a lot of mud from my off-roading adventure down there. I'll just replace the parts instead of cleaning them I suppose.
I also ordered replacement air springs for the rear as I have a feeling that they're original units. If they are original, that's 14 years old with 94k miles on them.
Still a lot of mud from my off-roading adventure down there. I'll just replace the parts instead of cleaning them I suppose.
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