Crosbo
Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
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Uh oh, looks like I have a pretty good leak on the left side output of my rear differential. Can this be repaired, meaning, can the seal be replaced pretty easily?
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 28th Feb 2012 8:15 pm |
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disco_steve
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Yep, fairly easy fix.
But . . . according to the workshop proceedure a 'special tool' is required to remove the old oil seal 
Maybe someone on here can confirm if it can be done 'diy' and without the LR special tool 
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| 28th Feb 2012 8:40 pm |
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DiscoDunc
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yes it can - my local garage did it without a special tool - probably just used a hammer and screwdriver  Duncan
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| 28th Feb 2012 9:01 pm |
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Getting it out is easy with a universal prying tool
Just need to press it in squarely. Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 28th Feb 2012 9:07 pm |
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character
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had a similar issue last year, nsr seal, then the driveshaft fell out a few 100 miles later, then ended up with a new rear diff 
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| 28th Feb 2012 9:22 pm |
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Crosbo
Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: SATX -- Alamo City
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Yikes! Don't scare me Character. I've only owned my new baby for two weeks now...and had to drive away leaving it on the lift this evening.
Hope to have the leak and new seal sorted in the next day or two. But wouldn't you know it, the new rubber mats and a couple of other items I ordered for the new ride are due to arrive tomorrow. 
I'm on EDGE!!! 
Oh well, guess I'll just settle back and look and enjoy my latest issue of Overland Journal this evening.
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| 29th Feb 2012 2:55 am |
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caverD3
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| 29th Feb 2012 4:09 am |
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blueanchorinn
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Mine was 2 months old when mine started leaking  Unfortunately I was in the south of France at the time and the local Land rover garage hadnt got time to replace the seal but topped up the diff and said I would be ok It lasted as far as Paris so we had 2 day unscheduled stop at LRA's expense while they sourced and fitted a diff  Hope you are ok Pot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
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| 29th Feb 2012 9:12 am |
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Crosbo
Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
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Anyone know what size the hex head plug is? In other words, what size of tool does it take to remove it? LR -- 2005 LR3 -- Zambezi Sliver
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| 1st Mar 2012 12:53 am |
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DiscoDunc
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if I recall its a square plug and a 1/2 inch racket fits - ie one that you would attached to a socket. If not then it could be an 8mm or 10mm Hex key
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| 1st Mar 2012 8:32 am |
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Crosbo
Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
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Thanx Duncan. I determined that it is actually a 14mm hex head. Try as I did, I couldn't get the 1/2 ratchet to fit in there, so I am off to a couple of shops this morning to see if I can find a 14mm hex head socket or allen wrench.
The fill plug is the 10mm hex head. At least on my '05. LR -- 2005 LR3 -- Zambezi Sliver
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| 1st Mar 2012 2:09 pm |
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jhaddock
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I have changed rear seals 2 months ago. It is indeed 14mm hex bit for the draining plug. No special tool required for seals removal. 35bucks for the seals and new oil. Work was performed in 4 hours.
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| 2nd Mar 2012 1:35 am |
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Crosbo
Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
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Yep, seal changed yesterday morning, but ran into a snag on the drain plug last evening. No parts store close by had the 14mm, so I had to push the pause button.
Quick trip to the Sears store this morning and on my lunch break I drained and re-filled both diff's. The rear went without incident. The front for some reason had pressure and the initial blast shot oil as far as the right wheel. Very interesting since just a couple of days ago I checked the breather cap to make sure all was well. It doesn't have the upgrade from the TSB, so I think I will print it off and take it with me when I go in to the dealer to pick up my new key and fob.
Last evening brought new tow cover and all new rubber mats. This evening I added the hood/bonnet deflector...all new fluids and filters...it's all coming together! Almost ready for a long road trip! LR -- 2005 LR3 -- Zambezi Sliver
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| 2nd Mar 2012 2:29 am |
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tlt
Member Since: 01 Sep 2006
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There should be no pressure like that. You should trace and clear or replace the breather vent line. There is also a new breather cap replacement by LR.
You cut off the old one, and slide the new one on. Pressure build up in the diff can cause the seals to blow out.
You can follow this thread on the breather cap update. http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic75831.html
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| 2nd Mar 2012 3:56 am |
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Crosbo
Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: SATX -- Alamo City
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Thanx TLT. Yep, I had seen that info and it is what led me to take a look a couple of days ago to see if the new breather had already been fitted. No such luck. So I messed with the existing cap and heard the sound of slight pressure being released when I messed with the little cap. I thought I had freed it up and resolved any sticking that may have caused the pressure to build up...guess not. LR -- 2005 LR3 -- Zambezi Sliver
JR -- 2002 Range Rover HSE -- Zambezi Silver
Vandy -- 1999 Jaguar XJ8 VDP -- Mistral Metallic (now has a new home)
Blue - 2006 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2 -- Pearl Midnight Blue
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