[Frostytel]

Got stuck in mud this morning ... Only back wheels driving, prop into front diff turning but wheel at front doing nothing ????? Any clues any one

Cheers
Tel

 

[goonarmy]

Diff input bearing?

 

[dogsbody]

You've sort of answered your own question. If the prop is turning but neither wheel is then the diff is not working.

 

[Datatek]

Busted diff, probably due to a seized VCU.

 

[Frostytel]

Just my luck only bought it a month ago ..... What's a vcu ?

 

[Datatek]

Just my luck only bought it a month ago ..... What's a vcu ?

Viscous Coupling Unit, acts as a centre diff lock. When it seizes, a common problem, it stresses the diffs, it's usually the front one that fails first as it also has the steering load.

 

[lowfat]

Ashcroft Transmissions - Range Rover Viscous Coupling

 

[wammers]

Snapped half shaft. Unless pinion is totally stripped. Jack up front axle turn a wheel if other does not turn in opposite direction most likely half shaft failed.

 

[Frostytel]

This sounds like an expensive job ..... Will have to see what landy dealer has to say !
Prob done less than 300 miles since I bought it at end of November doh !

 

[Frostytel]

Anybody recommend a repair shop local to Milton Keynes should I have no joy with where I bought it

 

[Datatek]

Anybody recommend a repair shop local to Milton Keynes should I have no joy with where I bought it

If you bought it from a dealer it's their problem, sale of goods act, not of merchantable quality etc. Search for the crock of **** thread.

 

[tufty]

the whaddon curse

 

[stopover]

Fellow on this forum breaking his p38, might be a good source of half shafts. Also the sponsors of this site will have them? Best to get them with the hub and cv joint included makes fitting both an afternoons work.

 

[Frostytel]

Will be having a chat with the dealer tomorrow see what he's prepared to do before I start any kind of action ..... To be honest I would prefer a repair/ replace course of action rather than my money back, as I would have to go thru the rigmarole of finding another one and who's to say that wouldn't be the same ....... Bought dec 7 th 2012 and I've done less than 300 miles in that time so I don't see they have much of a leg to stand on ..... Still I'm sure they will try it on

 

[Frostytel]

Think I may be up creek without a paddle now ......... Can find everything ins, mot,log book but not the bill of sale, can the day get any better ..... Think I will have an early night before anything else fcuks up ........ Ooh look its the 13 th ...... Mmmmmm I wonder

 

[Frostytel]

the whaddon curse

And who might they be lol

 

[Frostytel]

Rang dealer this morning, explained what had happened, he said leave car with us and we will get it sorted f.o.c. Will call u when it's done ........ Very pleasant... Lets see what happens from here

 

[wammers]

Rang dealer this morning, explained what had happened, he said leave car with us and we will get it sorted f.o.c. Will call u when it's done ........ Very pleasant... Lets see what happens from here

That will cost him a few bob. Make absolutely sure they check the viscous coupling whilst doing the job. It is highly likely that it caused the fail if it is seized.

 

[Frostytel]

Have pointed that out to them ....... They are looking for both cause and what it's actually broken

 

[stjohnsmythe]

That will cost him a few bob. Make absolutely sure they check the viscous coupling whilst doing the job. It is highly likely that it caused the fail if it is seized.

If I were a car dealer I'd personally steer clear of selling P38s!