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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195  
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No I only ever seam to break rear ones, had 2 in the 57plate puma. fronts have never given me problems I have had drive flanges replaced at service but noting else, exploded a cv on my P38 they are supposed to be bullet proof not !! If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.
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28th Aug 2013 10:07pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5729 
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Yes done two front ones. Both good quality units.
I was asked if I pulled away from standstill on the road enthusiastically. 
Do you  
Andy |
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28th Aug 2013 10:08pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189  
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This a worrying thread.
If you 'pull away enthusiastically' won't the traction control protect the drive shafts/diffs? I beginning to think ABS won't........ BM52 |
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28th Aug 2013 10:19pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5729
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No nasty abs witch craft for me
From what I understood, it was due to one front wheel spinning when pulling away with some lock on. I changed it for a four pin diff, and all been good since. Just normal case of standard diff's not being great design/build. Andy |
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28th Aug 2013 10:32pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443 
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Given that the 2-pinion diff is considered by LR to be not strong enough for the 110 and 130 I have never understood why it's considered ok in the 90.
Having seen the way my 110 diff broke up I am surprised we don't hear of more failures. Worth bearing in mind that an Ashcroft ATB is cheaper than a standard diff from LR, and is properly built by people who care (unlike a LR diff). |
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29th Aug 2013 6:37am |
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| william8 Member Since: 03 Apr 2013 Location: Motherwell Posts: 259  
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I had one go (20k miles 08 plate 90) No load no nothing. Reversed out of the drive put it in 1st and bang. Didnt even drop the clutch as i was in no real hurry.
Fitted ashcroft ATB.... MUUCCCHHH better, less diff slop 
Considering buying one for the back too just before it lets go. I ended up about £400 for Ashcroft ATB install including new bearings etc as you dont want all those wee bits in about the bearings. William |
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29th Aug 2013 10:48am |
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