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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647   
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I Was driving back from town this afternoon and the steering was gradually pulling to the left more and more to the point I thought I must have a flat tyre. Pulled into the farm to take a look and the near side wheel was off at a angle , looked underneath and the entire axle housing has split !
Pics attached , I can only imagine that’s a new axle ?!  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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18th Oct 2018 2:55pm |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647
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Yes very lucky ! It’s bang on the weld
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18th Oct 2018 3:14pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8152  
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That's not good. How many miles, usage?
You can get that welded back up, prob in a jig. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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18th Oct 2018 3:19pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8152
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As there not loads of oil everywhere but the area is damp i guess its been leaking there for a while. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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18th Oct 2018 3:20pm |
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| o4dn Member Since: 08 Jan 2010 Location: South West Posts: 549  
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There was a recall for that which involves either adding brackets or replacing the axle:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic33029.html But this was for MY11/MY12, yours is a MY09, so that's worrying indeed! “A Land Rover immobilized is a moral defeat for the driver and bad publicity for the vehicle, […] it's up to you to do justice to your Land Rover!” - Land Rover Driving Technique. -- 2009 2.4 Puma Defender 90 SW 1979 Land Rover Series 3 88" |
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18th Oct 2018 3:31pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Recall Action P047/048 Front Axle Case
have read below http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic33029.html Last edited by dorsetsmith on 18th Oct 2018 3:38pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th Oct 2018 3:34pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4227 
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That is serious indeed. Glad you recignised the warning signs and pulled over. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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18th Oct 2018 3:35pm |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647
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It’s a 2009 with 130k on the clock , I never abuse it , my wife calls me Captain Slow !
Just can’t believe that such a major mechanical part could fail ! There was a slight leak from the joint to the right which ironically I rung up about this morning . The local specialist booked it in for the 29th but I guess it will be in for a more major repair ! What do you all think , a whole nearly new axle or a brand new casing ? |
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18th Oct 2018 6:21pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3650 
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I'd say you were extremely lucky to find that before it failed completely which could be a disaster.
a second hand old axle to fit your bits to would be relatively cheap to sort, especially if you can wield the spanners DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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18th Oct 2018 6:30pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2448  
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Abysmal quality Puma 110" SW
............................................................. Earth first. Other planets later |
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18th Oct 2018 10:20pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1661  
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I would contact Land Rover as it’s a known problem and see if they will replace it! It’s not a wear and tear item that’s a manufacturer defect. That is scary
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19th Oct 2018 7:02am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2314  
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Wow! Worrying
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21st Oct 2018 6:03am |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647
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I’m going to crack on and replace the axle. I’ve got three options and would appreciate opnions as they differ wildly in cost . All I need is the axle casing , I believe the part number is TAJ500090
Here are the options 1. Genuine new Land Rover @ 1600 plus vat 2. OEM new @ 700 plus vat 3. Reconditioned genuine @600 plus vat OR a complete second hand axle from a low mileage post 2013 truck ? The first option is very nearly out of the question ! |
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23rd Oct 2018 2:46pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1768 
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I'd still be trying to push it back on Land Rover...
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23rd Oct 2018 2:52pm |
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