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Hi all I’m looking at making the tools to do my own rear diff bearings I can source the 41mm socket to make the flange nut holding tool. But I nead the female spline bit to make the long pinion turning tool SO AN OLD HALDEX CLUTCH DRUM IS WHAT I’M AFTER Has any one got an old knocked one I...

Hi All Had my Diff Reconditioned by A & B Landover (£400 including oils)19 months and 12,000 miles ago and its gone again. ARE BELL ENGINEERING ONES THAT MUCH BETTER. OR IS JUST THE Sh.t DESIGN. I am probably going to do the bearing myself this time. Does anyone have the pinion nut...

Hi all Just returned from 3weeks touring France with 1500kg caravan. I love this freelander pulls like a train nice and stable and most of all comfortable.. BUT with 2 nights to go I pulled away from an Aires ( motorway pull in area) I did excelerate a bit harder than usual as it was a short...

NOTE the Avon's I fitted were the 104V hot 108H. They are not M@S and by the look of them they would not be any good on mud and snow. but as a road tyre they are nice and quiet. As for wear I'll have to wait and see.

Update Time The diff and haldex are still working fine and nice a quiet, I fitted the AVON ZX7's and the car was transformed, probably mainly because the old tyres were a mix of 3 different cheapies. they are quiet and the road holding is great. With the others I had a moment when coming off the...

I looked at Bell engineering and was impressed at there web site and professionalism, they also have good feed back on the various posts I've read. But I am a tight git and went for price, only time will tell how long the diff lasts, I don't do many miles and tend to get bored of a car after a...

Are you referring to me as being the engineering specialist?? Yes I started as an apprentice mechanic in 1973 aged 16 and stayed in the game till 1996 (until my back gave in) , working on allsorts of cars in that time, but in all that time I don't ever remember working on 4X4's So engineering...

Thanks to goonarmy and raywin. Before i went for the diff bearings (which i was 99% sure was the fault). I first changed the wheels front to rear, as they were a different make. And the noise did not move to the front. Then i put in on 4 axle stands and drove it up listening with a long screw...

Thanks guys I am just in the middle of removing the diff for a recon, then when done I will change the tyres and report back. I bought it at a good price to cover the diff and tyres. My thinking is at least I'll know I have got a recon diff instead of buying a quite one then the diff bearing...

Thanks again for your comments ANYONE TRYED AVON ZX7's? seem to be getting good reviews

thanks to you all for your comments and recommendations ( especially oldseadog!!) Yes they are 17s with the standard 235/65/r17/v they look quite balloon like, so should take the bumps, just want to replace with a well proven tyre.

Hi All I have just bought a 58 plate Freelander 2, Diesel Auto, to tow my Caravan (Which it does very well) I have a poor back and having driven various 4x4s found them harsh and bumpy, (I know that being high, the suspension has to work hard to stop it falling over). Read lots of reviews and...

Hi all Like the forum, its been helpful in me choosing my latest car. Freelander2, 2.2 diesel auto 2008 Yours Mike Bentley PS will be asking for best tyres for a less bumpy ride.