Dibdab
Member
My not so trusty freelander has tonight developed a new symptom of a horrendous loud high frequency grinding/knocking coming from the rear diff, present moving forwards, or backwards, but reduced when turning.
Managed to get it to a safe parking place and walked home.
From the net, it seems to be the rear diff perished as a result of a failing vcu.
If so both jobs, done properly (ie not by me) are likely to cost more than the car is worth, on its 3rd head gasket, both front widow wires gone in last week....
But with santa due, and lots of stockings to fill, I cant afford a new car at the moment, or really see the sense in having this one fixed?
So could i sound out/ask the possibility of my plan with you guys
- if i jack up the back end, and remove the pan from the back end of the diff, will i be able to remove the innerds from the casing, and run the car as a front wheel drive only?
Will i be able to get the pan off without dropping the diff casing out?
Will i be able to get the innerds out without removing the drive shafts?
Was too dark to have a look tonight where i left it.
I know its not ideal. I do respect the brand, i really do, and i wont let the side down or embarrasse anyone by getting stuck in the snow, but:
Is it possible/not dangerous /irresponsible to run with an empty case rear diff?
Thanks in advance for any replies
Managed to get it to a safe parking place and walked home.
From the net, it seems to be the rear diff perished as a result of a failing vcu.
If so both jobs, done properly (ie not by me) are likely to cost more than the car is worth, on its 3rd head gasket, both front widow wires gone in last week....
But with santa due, and lots of stockings to fill, I cant afford a new car at the moment, or really see the sense in having this one fixed?
So could i sound out/ask the possibility of my plan with you guys
- if i jack up the back end, and remove the pan from the back end of the diff, will i be able to remove the innerds from the casing, and run the car as a front wheel drive only?
Will i be able to get the pan off without dropping the diff casing out?
Will i be able to get the innerds out without removing the drive shafts?
Was too dark to have a look tonight where i left it.
I know its not ideal. I do respect the brand, i really do, and i wont let the side down or embarrasse anyone by getting stuck in the snow, but:
Is it possible/not dangerous /irresponsible to run with an empty case rear diff?
Thanks in advance for any replies