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Mack

Member Since: 11 Jan 2014
Location: Central America
Posts: 58

2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Chawton White

Puma 130 rear diff

Hi all, cheers

The rear differential in my '08 spec 130 is vibrating excessively, randomly. Sometimes it vibrates alot making vibration noises but most of the time behaves normally, everything works fine. Expecting the worse, how true is it that the rear diff in 130's from those years is the same as in p38 range rovers? from which years? Scrapyards are loaded with them here so it would probably be an easy and cheap swap, being this possible of course! 2nd thought, being lucky enough it just needs bearings, which are the best I can buy online, is there some sort of kit? 3rd scenario which are the differential possible upgrades just in case I need a full replacement? It has 274k km on the clock, oil changed every 4 motor oil changes or so, only had one oil leak fixed under warranty other than that, the diff has never been opened. shaft checked etc

Thanks in advance for the help

Mack

19th Jan 2019 10:53pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3641

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

are you sure its not the rear prop shaft? DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

20th Jan 2019 6:12am

Mack

Member Since: 11 Jan 2014
Location: Central America
Posts: 58

Not sure how to check it

I checked all the bolts and all are in place and tight greased every week

25th Jan 2019 3:17pm

Moneypit

Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 271

If you decided to go for a diff rebuild then Xcess4x4 is the company I'd suggest

25th Jan 2019 5:15pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17374

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

You'd need the 4-gear P38 diff which was used on the more powerful P38s and is harder to find. The 2-gear (commonplace) one will fit but not last long. You could use one as the basis of an ATB or Airlocker build though.

25th Jan 2019 6:22pm

BogMonster

Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Stanley
Posts: 400

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

The rear diffs are a bit of a weak point, seen a few go whereas the old Salisbury went on and on.

To be honest if I was in the UK I would get a diff built up by either Ashcroft or Xcess and exchange it. Good time to add something like an ATB to the order and make it really worth doing

If I had a noisy one I wouldn't bother trying to do a DIY refurb to be honest. You need several special tools to do it properly so unless you have a very well equipped garage it is better left to those with the tools. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi

25th Jan 2019 8:05pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17374

It's not hard to overhaul a diff properly but it isn't a job for a novice.

25th Jan 2019 8:10pm

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