Zam05
Member Since: 20 Jun 2019
Location: Surrey
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| Think I need a new front diff - specialists in the south? |
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So not long into Disco ownership and I think a presumed simple wheel bearing issue has now become a suspected front diff. Most obvious symptom is a drone/hum on overrun loudest over about 50mph, and I feel like it’s more towards the front pass side. So after two front wheel bearings didn’t cure it, suspicion moved to diff or propshaft which has some play at the middle bearing/housing. Decided next step was to inspect diff oil and I had some Motul Gear 300 left over from my Forester XT which I could drop in. Oil came out like chocolate with a trace of glitter and the plug looked like a hedgehog. No improvement post change so far, I think a bearing’s goosed. Any other ways to confirm my diagnosis?
On the assumption it is the diff, does anyone have any recommendations for who could do it? I’m in Surrey, so the nearer to here the better really, but willing to travel to save a few quid or for more trusted workmanship. The only one I recall seeing in various searches is Bristol Transmissions and I’m out west later this week so might get in touch with them on the off chance. Thanks all
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 30th Jun 2019 8:57 am |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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These guys are good. Did mine 
http://www.testransmissions.co.uk New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner 
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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| 30th Jun 2019 10:43 am |
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Zam05
Member Since: 20 Jun 2019
Location: Surrey
Posts: 9
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Great thanks for that I’ll check them out. Was it a front diff you had done if so rough idea of cost would be great 👍
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| 30th Jun 2019 2:00 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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They are just around the corner from me and have used them a few times, there work is alway good but i find them expensive. i use specialised transmission services in Southampton
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| 30th Jun 2019 2:07 pm |
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Zam05
Member Since: 20 Jun 2019
Location: Surrey
Posts: 9
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Great thanks for recommendation 👍 another one to get in touch with, I’m often in Devizes but only for a day or two at a time. Would be ideal if anyone could recommend a company in Surrey, Kent, S London or East Sussex. Thanks again
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| 30th Jun 2019 5:12 pm |
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