Member Since: 07 Apr 2012
Location: Germany
Posts: 34
Differential D3 question
Hi everybody,
after another epic journey round France and the British Isles unfortunately our trusty D3 needs a new front diff. My indy in Germany has told me the original LR part is 2500 euro
I researched the internet and found this on LR direct:
The OM part is only a third of the price. My dealer reckons that only branded LR parts the bee's knees but the difference in price is staggering. I'm very tempted to order the OM part from LRdirect. I did the same with lower wishbones and hubs and was quite happy. What do you think?
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6568
You could call or email LRdirect to ask how do they know it’s the same manufacturer’s part but just without the oval logo.
Also, if you’re ok with used ones; Men of Salvage and Kent 4x4 Breakers have a good rep. I’ve ordered small parts from both and received good service. Stay away from Metal Monster Junk, there is a thread on one of these forums on them.
11th Sep 2018 6:04 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2080
Rimmer Bros are showing LR009477 at Euro 840 genuine LR , its for a Manual
LR006011 is for Auto , same price , these are reconditioned exchange prices
11th Sep 2018 6:50 pm
The Wild Rover
Member Since: 07 Apr 2012
Location: Germany
Posts: 34
Cheers lads. Just ordered the OEM part from LRdirect for 830 quid today as I am not willing to fork out two and a half grand for a diff Think it should be ok
A lot of my mates ask me why I hang on to the old waggon after spending a small fortune on it over the last seven years.....the answer is simple: doing a 5-6000 km round trip through Europe and the British Isles every year with three kids in the back, tons of luggage and bikes there is NO other car on the market that can get my family and me around in that much comfort, style and safety....none...period.
12th Sep 2018 8:36 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
Did my front diff recently. £150 from a breakers, check bearings - all good - paint, fit!
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Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
12th Sep 2018 9:46 pm
Ollram
Member Since: 04 Dec 2006
Location: Gortynia
Posts: 605
In Greece the overall price of a new OEM one compared to rebuilding my old part is almost the same.....
thnx a lot for your assistance
21st Aug 2022 4:03 pm
Breg90
Member Since: 04 Feb 2017
Location: Falkirk
Posts: 347
It's likely just a diff carrier bearing - if you are capable install new bearings into you current diff. Advanced factors do a kit:
DA5039 Front Differential Bearing & Seal Kit Discovery 3, 4 & Range Rover Sport
£134.05 £160.86 (inc. VAT)
AdrianSeries one 1949 - in bits, chassis is strapped to the ceiling in my garage (beside the canoe)
LR 90 - In bits
Disco 3 - currently in bits
21st Aug 2022 4:48 pm
Ollram
Member Since: 04 Dec 2006
Location: Gortynia
Posts: 605
thnx for info
unfortunately im not capable to install the bearings
and the cost is approx. 700pounds....thats why im considering the OEM new part but dont know whether this would be as good as the refurbushed one....
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