Ok, issue fixed! Both sounds dissapeared after replacing the front propshaft for a wide angle prop.. I think its the D2 prop, as it has one double joint. The mounting on transfer case side also had to be changed to suit the prop. The replacement was a straightforward job. Car runs smooth like...

Ok, so I took the gearbox out and had it checked by a specialist. All is fine. The Defender has a 2inch lift, what angle or tooth would be a proper phasing for the front prop? Its currently at 45 degree - bought new OEM hardy spicer prop few month ago Thanks

Thank you, that should be right, as the Series 3 was originally used in Italy

Selector is fully home in high. Sound is predent in both hi and lo Front propshaft is new and phasing is same as one other props. The long and short screw mismatch I am aware of, thats not causing the issue.

Thats a good one. Though, the first thing was I loosen the handbrake shoe adjuster, the sound hasnt changed. Sadly, gearbox is out so its unable to test anything else with the brake drum. Tomorrow I will send the main gearbox to a specialist, he will take it apart and inspect. The weirdest...

Thanks. Transmission brake occured to me at first, while doing the diagnostics and prior taking the gbox and trany off. I excluded the brake, because the sound hasnt change while slightly pulling the handbrake lever while the noises were present. Is this a correct assumption?

Hello, I know, its been plenty written about different noises coming from the defender, but this is different.. The car is Defender 1999 Td5 110 StationWagon with 2inch lift After a major service, the car started to make 2 sets of weird clanking noises. During the service, lt230 transmission...

Great, thank you for the reply. It makes sense now

My google doesn't show any relevant results on those numbers.

It served in military some time and it has some specials specs like galvanised chassis, freewheeling hubs and overdrive. Its quite beaten up, but in very genuine condition - only 20k on clock and first color (limestone) But its not the standard ffr, as it doesnt have the raised spring hangers...

Hello, I am new to the forum, so thank you for accepting my membership request. There is a curiosity I cant seem to find an answer nowhere on the net. S3 has a number plate on the left wing - DGM 16556 OM What does this mean? Thanks