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Front Differential oil leak.
If you have a front differential oil leak like my local dealer found at mine.
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There could be an easy fix. According to the mechanic most diff's start leaking because the breather is blocked.
Mine cleary was blocked and so pressuring up when getting warm and pushing the oil through the seals.
The cure: Normally they just cut the top off the breather pipe off, but as mine probably will go off-road, he put a small filter on the breather. Like this:
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If the leak is found early enough the seals might not be damaged yet. Hopefully I was in time.[/img]Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
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Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
Good tip, but why not have it fixed with a new seal ?"To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
17th Oct 2008 9:40 pm
Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
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Easy, the seal might not be damaged yet and mine is out off waranty.
You can put in a new seal but as long as the breather stays blocked, it will start leaking again.
This fix cost me 5.12 Euro. I probably never see a LR bill that cheap again.Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
17th Oct 2008 9:47 pm
Wex
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Thanks Roel
17th Oct 2008 9:51 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
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yes thanks Roel, worth a look I think and theeeeennn......???
17th Oct 2008 9:52 pm
Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
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so would it not be prudent for LR to have a filter put on during build?
and for those that dont have filter to put one on asap, saving a lot of mess and possible future bills!
Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
18th Oct 2008 2:34 am
Roel
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Update:
I was to late already and the diff is still leaking. It looks like it's leaking a lot less but it's still not dry. So a new seal has to be put in.
Just a warning: It is 6 to 8 hours work. 15 euro for the seal but a lot more for the hours.Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
14th Nov 2008 6:24 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Your breather pipe maybe blocked by particles of the casing lining. See the above posts.
15th Nov 2008 5:08 pm
Roel
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I don't think so but will check. When the top was cut off it was clearly blocked.Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
15th Nov 2008 9:29 pm
docjack
Member Since: 06 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 6
Hi Roel,
I was just told that both front and rear diffs are leaking oil.
Did you cut off blocked part of breather pipe and then put on a filter (is this a fuel filter?) or did you replace a whole breather pipe.
Is it possible that the same applies to rear diff?.
In South Africa instead of repairs LR workshop told me to replace both diffs as they do not repair them ?!, lots of money as I am out ot warranty.
Thanks
Jack
6th Nov 2010 5:43 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Strange that, LRSA were supplying reconditioned diffs under warranty accordinto previous posts.
I am sure you could get them reconditioned.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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6th Nov 2010 7:31 am
D4JWW
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My09 has sweating from both diffs, 24000miles, is thid normal? Warranty claim or do I have to wait till diff fail?
6th Nov 2010 8:51 pm
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Well there is an old addage around these here parts;
"If your Land Rover isnt leaking oil, send it back, its ran out!"
Defo send it in!
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When I had a leak from my transfer box, the seals were replaced under warranty - they would rather pay for a couple of gaskets and a bit of oil and labour than a new box or diff in your case Mark.
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6th Nov 2010 8:58 pm
caverD3
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There have been issues with the diffs with contamination causing the seals to fail. Should be replaced under warranty but some were saying they were putting in recoditioned ones in in SA.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
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D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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