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| Landyawd Member Since: 04 Sep 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 20   
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Sorry should have said it's a 11 plate 2.4 and it's the rear diff
The pipe coming off the axle seems to be a push fit but cannot get it off for love nor money! |
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6th Sep 2014 1:35pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Did the dealer replace it correctly? Seems it is easy to install the new seal the wrong way. See this thread here.
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=7903 You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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6th Sep 2014 1:55pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17470  
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Press the small brass collar that is round the breather where it exits the axle down while you pull the pipe. Blow through the tube to clear it (or to check it's clear) also check there isn't a blockage in the axle fitting using a length of wire.
If the breather is clear, check that there's no play in the pinion shaft bearings and if they're ok consider replacing the oil seal and flange again using genuine parts. I had a similar leak from my front diff, and three separate decent quality aftermarket (not Britpart) flanges also leaked when fitted with new seals. When I measured them, all were out-of-round by several thou, and in the end fitting a genuine flange - which was properly round - with a new seal fixed the problem. If your diff is leaking do make sure you keep it topped up with oil. It will self-destruct surprisingly quickly without adequate lube. |
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6th Sep 2014 1:56pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20480
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Mine had this too but been fixed again for the second time.
This time done by main dealer so should be done properly! I agree with above about the topping up but when I wanted to top up I could not get the plug undone what ever I tried! Must have been way over tightened... Sorted now though hopefully.  |
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6th Sep 2014 3:13pm |
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| Landyawd Member Since: 04 Sep 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 20
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Hi thanks for the replys. I will give it a go later on and see if the breather is blocked.
If not I guess the seal is either wrong or installed the wrong way round. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks again people!  |
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6th Sep 2014 3:50pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20480
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The breather wasn't blocked on mine and still leaked but worth checking.
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6th Sep 2014 4:08pm |
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| Landyawd Member Since: 04 Sep 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 20
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Ok the breather is blocked, not completely but it's certainly not free flowing....
I have taken it off the rear axle, can I leave it off and still drive the car??? Only motorway driving nothing muddy? Just until I get a replacement pipe fitted ? |
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10th Sep 2014 6:30pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5741 
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Yes. Just no muddy puddly play.
Andy |
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10th Sep 2014 7:48pm |
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| Landyawd Member Since: 04 Sep 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 20
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Thanks once again for the advice people
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10th Sep 2014 8:01pm |
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