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Misread uncorroded for corroded. Obviously don't touch it with emery cloth.

Not sure you will be able to do that. Might be better to take an emery cloth to the ball after wiping it clean and giving it a slight rub with steering wheel on left and right lock in turn. Keep it topped up with grease until you get the parts and the time to do the job properly over a...

Landrover changed the spec because grease is more forgiving of bad seals. Most LR owners probably wouldn't think to check anything but engine oil and the swivels are prone to leaks.

I refurbished a Discovery's hubs in the past but must have half asleep. Before that I had to fettle the Stage 1's I had. An odd hybrid of Series and Range Rover parts with some which fitted neither. Simmonites were convenient for the stuff I forgot to mail order and never first choice.

That might take some time

It has been a while since I got intimate with a Landrover's chrome balls! Can remember the most horrendous refurbished balls in Simmonites. You could see where the grinder had taken off the previous chrome. Lots and lots of flat spots.

That would be my uninformed opinion.

The EP90 should thin it out and allow you to drain it I think as would getting the grease warm. If you overfill and run it for a long time it won't do the seals any good so be aware. The diff oil may be old and sludgy. It needs changing at intervals anyway and as with all oils I would do this...

I'm no expert with gear boxes but if it runs fine I would monitor it and keep your fingers crossed. They have probably been there since the work was done.

Has it had work done on it in the past and are there any issues changing gear?

You are lucky you have a drain plug. Landrover have omitted them from newer Defenders as they are supposed to be filled once for the life of the swivel housing. They won't long once all the grease are drained out. If grease is leaking onto the axles then the diff will be overfull. Drain out...

Was it a drivetrain or engine related noise?

I have just had ujs replaced on the rear prop. If there is wear you will see movement when you move the joint. I had similar happen to the Merc I had a couple of years ago. Just back from the garage with a new intercooler after hitting a fox (another story) and had driven from Croydon to...

Which is why I did my own. Closer than the garage was likely to get it with the satisfaction of having done it myself. Once set up I never had any issues.

Easy done with the string, stillsons and a bit of trial and error. I used 4" concrete blocks to anchor the string behind the rear wheels but you could tie it to the toe-bar or get someone to hold it. Pull it tight across to the front bumper. Set up on a level hard-standing. Find out what your...

I'll give them a call and confirm they balance.

Head gasket possibly. Check your coolant. Either that or you have a bad oil leak. Is the turbo working properly? That might explain poor performance.

Has anyone used 4X4 Tyres.co.uk? I want some 8 spoke steels and 235/85 A/T tyres and figure getting them together may be the way to go. Only thing is they still need balancing so will still need to use a garage. Has anyone else done this and what are your thoughts?

The very one. Thanks for that. :clap2:

There is a rectangular block of rubber attached to the rear body near the tailgate catch. The tailgate closes onto it. The RHS is missing so the tailgate bangs and rattles. I'll take a picture and post it. It looks like it should be there though the LR has had some work done on it in the past.