Half shafts removed, diff lock engaged, we have lift off. Thanks for the tips. It was only the nearside which was locked up, offside was free. There's a bit of rattling/clanking from somewhere mid/front when you release the clutch to apply power or roll off the throttle, but I'm guessing...

Thanks, that's the plan for tomorrow now I've been through the manual to acquaint myself. I've done the rear brakes before, so should be a fairly comfortable job.

It's a '94 Disco 1 by the way - I should have said. I'm pretty mechanically experienced, just not particularly with Land Rovers so still finding my way. Propshaft is now off. It would reverse ok, albeit with some clanking, but not go forward so I'm guessing something's broken off inside the...

Howdy folks. Long time lurker, but finally my bus has broken itself so hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Started reversing up the drive this morning, massive bang/clank/grind noises, get out and the rear end of the prop shaft is on the floor. Appears the rear diff has died a...