Clean the oil off. That might be several years worth of gunk.Will do so, thanks!!
Is there a clutch pedal return spring? Could it be missing or worn? The brake pedal on my 101 was reluctant to return until i fitted a new spring.
Erm, with the handbrake on i would hope you couldn't turn any wheel...
tottot
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No mate, Land Rovers right up to the end of original Defender have a transmission Hand brake on the back of the transfer box, and therefore acts on the prop shaft. Works fine as long as both rear wheels are on the ground or with series if it is in four wheel drive in which case it will act on all four wheels if they are on the ground
When jacking up on any slope it is recommended chocks be used.
Try with yours yfo866, lift both rear wheels off the ground hand brake on and you will see.
When jacking up on any slope it is recommended chocks be used.
Try with yours yfo866, lift both rear wheels off the ground hand brake on and you will see.
Almiscarado
Member
And it looks like the other broken bit is on the diff?
tottot
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That half shaft has had a tremendous amount of torque put through it for that to happen. I have known the stub in the diff to have welded itself in place from the heat generated as shaft twists apart.
Given the welded diff and because of that the other half shaft may well have been put under similar strain I recon sourcing another axle will most likely be the best option.
Given the welded diff and because of that the other half shaft may well have been put under similar strain I recon sourcing another axle will most likely be the best option.
Almiscarado
Member
You advise to Change the other half too? I Will remove it to check condition first.
Would this 2.25 diesel engine have enough torque to make this?
If the broken bit hás welded to the diff i Will have to disassemble it completely, right?
Would this 2.25 diesel engine have enough torque to make this?
If the broken bit hás welded to the diff i Will have to disassemble it completely, right?
tottot
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Given that the diff is welded the same amount of torque will have gone to the other shaft as well, however such breakages often happen when a wheel has bounced high in the air and the power is still on when it lands back down.
The other shaft and diff will need to come out for any repairs. The shaft should be looked at very carefully and if any sign of twisting at either end then dump it.
Mike at Britannica Restorations [Salisbury diff] has some videos worth looking at.
The other shaft and diff will need to come out for any repairs. The shaft should be looked at very carefully and if any sign of twisting at either end then dump it.
Mike at Britannica Restorations [Salisbury diff] has some videos worth looking at.
Almiscarado
Member
NExt step Will BE to remove the other half shaft for inspection ...
Almiscarado
Member
Ok, it looks like we have a problem: my garagem has very little lateral space - I could remove the half shaft from the left side, but I cannot remove the right side half shaft before it hits the wall - bummer.
It really looks like nobody uses the diff drain bolt for a long long time. Will I be able to do it?
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Almiscarado
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The rest of the diff bolts dont look much better, but should be ok.
I only have 1 hour per day to work on the landy, so this will take some time...
Just put the other wheel on and roll it out the door then pull the shaft and push it back in. Or drill a big ole in the wall
.Bit of release fluid of your choice as suggested, but I think you will find it will come out without to much trouble same as the diff pan bolts.
If you have managed to pull that shaft that much (with ease) then I would guess its not twisted. It is also far enough out to get the diff out as it is.
You do have a manual for the salisbary diff dont you? cos you will need somesort of spreader to get the center out. Not sure anybody has warned you of this yet.
Heres a little fred https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/salisbury-diff-removal-and-re-assembly.70778/
Good luck
J
