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Luis33

Member Since: 30 Nov 2016
Location: Hants
Posts: 2

Think a UJ has failed

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the landy world and I think I have a problem with a UJ on the driveshaft.

I've taken a sound clip if anyone has had this problem before, Please help!!

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0hx3zSlMUkn

30th Nov 2016 3:01pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3745

Does it 'clonk' a little as you move slowly back wards and forwards?

When mine went and the engine was under load (accelerating or going up a hill) it sounded like a tin can was lose under the car.

Cheap and easy fix for the garage though.

30th Nov 2016 4:55pm

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey

If you want to rule things out, you can remove the prop shaft, put the transfer box in to diff lock and drive around in 2WD for a bit. The axle differential will still be going round (driven by the wheels) but you won't have the prop shaft to make funny noises.

1st Dec 2016 1:03pm

nickhodgson

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Zambia
Posts: 174

It sounds like a UJ to me. But as the previous poster says remove each propshaft in turn and test it again. 1995 300tdi Defender 90 P/UP
2011 Puma Defender 130 D/C
2000 300tdi Defender 110 P/UP
2015 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE

2nd Dec 2016 9:17am

Thon

Member Since: 22 Nov 2015
Location: Salisbury Plain
Posts: 696

You don't need to remove the props to check UJs.

Simply chock the vehicle on flat ground, leave handbrake off and gears in neutral, then you can get underneath and check for play in the joints by grasping the prop in one hand and the drive flange on the diff or transfer case in the other and twist them opposing directions - you should then see if there is any relative movement in the joint itself.

If there is then it needs replacing.

Then you need to take the prop(s) off.

2nd Dec 2016 12:05pm

Luis33

Member Since: 30 Nov 2016
Location: Hants
Posts: 2

Thanks for the reply guys. Had it fixed, Was one of the front UJ's. So worn it F***ed the driveshaft also!

12th Dec 2016 11:59am

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