Rear Differential?? - Land Rovers Only

djblai2 · 07-16-2008, 02:38 PM

Hey Guys,

I think my rear differential is going out. I keep hearing popping noises while I slow down. I don't know if the person who owned the Disco 01 before me did a lot of off-roading in water or what, because when I changed the fluid it was nasty and milky colored. Anyways, I noticed one of the teeth was missing. I figured that is where the popping noise is coming from, am I right? How much does it cost to replace it or is this something I could do? Thanks...

David

ArmyRover · 07-16-2008, 03:06 PM

The third member is easy to replace. 3-4 hour job. What you want to do is pick up the complete third member.

Then it's just a matter of:

Jacking up the truck
taking off the rear tires
unbolt the driveshaft
5 bolts per axle, slide the axles out of the diff.
drain diff
unbolt the diff and work it out of the axle housing
swap replacement third member in.
reassemble

contact Paul Grant here on the forum using private message, he should have something laying around knowing him. Paul has a lot of rover parts on hand at great prices and great service.

If he doesn't have one let me know and I'll point you to some other people to try.

p76rangie · 07-16-2008, 03:26 PM

It sounds like you only need to change the centre. It is probably only 1 to 2 hours. It is something you can do yourself. You can pick up a second had centre relatively cheap.

Disco Mike · 07-16-2008, 03:34 PM

Used 3rd. members can be bought pretty cheap, Differentials - Rear Differentials
Sometimes lower when purchased direct from someone who is parting out a truck.
Mike

djblai2 · 07-16-2008, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the great info. I will see what I can do and let you know how it went.

07-16-2008, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
djblai2 Disco Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	Rear Differential?? Hey Guys, I think my rear differential is going out. I keep hearing popping noises while I slow down. I don't know if the person who owned the Disco 01 before me did a lot of off-roading in water or what, because when I changed the fluid it was nasty and milky colored. Anyways, I noticed one of the teeth was missing. I figured that is where the popping noise is coming from, am I right? How much does it cost to replace it or is this something I could do? Thanks... David __________________ David

07-16-2008, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,387 Gallery: 0	The third member is easy to replace. 3-4 hour job. What you want to do is pick up the complete third member. Then it's just a matter of: Jacking up the truck taking off the rear tires unbolt the driveshaft 5 bolts per axle, slide the axles out of the diff. drain diff unbolt the diff and work it out of the axle housing swap replacement third member in. reassemble contact Paul Grant here on the forum using private message, he should have something laying around knowing him. Paul has a lot of rover parts on hand at great prices and great service. If he doesn't have one let me know and I'll point you to some other people to try. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

07-16-2008, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
djblai2 Disco Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the great info. I will see what I can do and let you know how it went. __________________ David

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07-16-2008, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,167 Gallery: 0	It sounds like you only need to change the centre. It is probably only 1 to 2 hours. It is something you can do yourself. You can pick up a second had centre relatively cheap.

07-16-2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,775 Gallery: 0	Used 3rd. members can be bought pretty cheap, Differentials - Rear Differentials Sometimes lower when purchased direct from someone who is parting out a truck. Mike

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