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Outlaw1



Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
Location: east sussex
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England 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
rear diff
Rear diff is making a awful whining noise , so i guess needs changing. A couple of questions

Is it a easy job ,does it involve taking half shafts etc out ?
Where is best place for exchange ?
Forgot to say it is a 2010 usw with only 50000 miles ,very little towing or off roading so any idea what could have caused the failure .
thanks
Post #704831 2nd May 2018 5:56pm
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Chris86



Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 USW Chawton White
Hi,
Pulling half shafts is easy. Especially if you have wheels where the drive flanges are exposed. Make sure you put it in diff lock and/or chock the wheels before you remove your half shafts......

Prop is easy- especially so if you have a prop tool (essentially a shallow socket extension)- removing the diff is also pretty easy, although it's bloody heavy and awkward to handle- i tend to use a trolley jack to sit it on to remove or refit.

I'd recommend Xcess 4x4 for rebuilding your diff- not used him myself but one a number of folk who have and been very pleased.

Chris
Post #704836 2nd May 2018 6:21pm
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ARC99



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
I had a problem with the rear diff making the same noise, it sounded more like the noise you get when the diff starts to wind itself up .The local Indy I use priced up the parts for a re build and the cost of a factory rebuilt diff, it was just over 50% of buying the parts and the garage doing it. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
Post #704969 3rd May 2018 10:08am
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ibexman



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Good opportunity to put a locker in there Thumbs Up
Post #704975 3rd May 2018 10:54am
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Outlaw1



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England 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Thanks Chris and Richard for the advice ,very helpful. Thumbs Up
Ibexman, not so helpful putting ideas like that in my head,Don't think i will get that past the war office Smile
Post #705092 3rd May 2018 7:51pm
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Maxxed_Ross



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Scotland 2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Cobar Blue
the Detroit TruTrack isn't that expensive... just tell the manager that's how much a diff costs Cool
Post #705096 3rd May 2018 8:03pm
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LR90XS2011



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or look on ashcrofts web site whom offer all sorts of solutions

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/di...-diff.html DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #705100 3rd May 2018 8:17pm
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custom90



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^^^^ +1 That's where I would be looking also.

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Post #705121 3rd May 2018 9:31pm
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Maxxed_Ross



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Post #705142 3rd May 2018 11:37pm
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discomog



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Outlaw - this should be classed as a breakdown and therefore in theory should not have to be referred to the "Finance and Assets Committee". Likewise with a locker as it's classed as an essential modification. Rolling with laughter Defender 90XS SW
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sako243



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For what it's worth Nige (Xcess4x4) is swamped with stuff at the moment. Highly recommend him though, just might have to be a little patient as he works through his back log (my new front locker is included in that backlog so no queue jumping). Ed
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Outlaw1



Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
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Thanks again all , ordered a standard Big Cry diff from Ashcroft . Found them very helpful, They only send out on a Friday so being delivered on the 14th ,fitted on the 15th
Post #705576 5th May 2018 10:53pm
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LR90XS2011



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you wont be disappointed with Ashcrofts work,

if fitting yourself without ramps be careful they are heavy and difficult to lift into the axle when your lying on your back under the car. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #705580 6th May 2018 5:53am
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