95 LWB rolls forward in Park! - Land Rovers Only

DWN4WVR · 05-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Hey everyone,

My 95 classic LWB with 113k miles on it has an interesting issue. I parked it and noticed that it had inched backward about 6 feet when I came out after about 30mins. If its downhill towards the front, then it will inch forward slowly, very slowly, until its on a flat surface. Its a very slow move so you have to stare the the tires to see it inch forward or backward. I have to pull the Ebrake when I park or Christine will kill someone!

Please help.

57loboy · 05-02-2008, 06:54 AM

Check to make sure the shifter cable (DS of transmission) isn't loose, stretched or otherwise bunged up, loose at the mounting point, etc. It's a 14mm nut if I recall correctly. If the cable isn't able to move the detent lever on the trans far enough forward, the parking pawl won't engage and the car will most certainly move.

sven · 05-02-2008, 07:11 AM

On the RRCs with the viscous coupler transfer case, a broken CV joint would cause this to happen. Very common problem.

57loboy · 05-02-2008, 07:24 AM

Sven - a broken front CV joint would cause that much slack? wow...
Just trying to picture the mechanical interconnectedness of it... "thigh bone connected to the leg bone, leg bone connected to the foot bone" sort of thing....

BullDogSix · 05-02-2008, 07:50 AM

Busted parking pawl??? That's my guess or lowboys scenario

I can't see how one broken cv joint would allow the whole vehicle, with 3 other tires still engaged in the drive train, to roll untill it hits a level area. That and the fact that it does it soo slowly...tells me that the tranny is slipping in park...parking pawl.

sven · 05-02-2008, 09:28 AM

I know it sounds weird, but Ive seen it first hand..

rolling in park - DiscoWeb Message Boards

Rolling in Park - DiscoWeb Message Boards

Another rolling Disco thread - DiscoWeb Message Boards

DWN4WVR · 05-02-2008, 10:50 AM

Thanks a lot for the quick info everyone. Sven, it all makes sense now. One one CV its covered in oil, not to mention the last time I went camping, the truck got stuck on a muddy incline that she used to climb with ease. The last snowfall, it would drift sideways like its not getting power equally to the wheels. Could all this be associated? Again, its offroad behavior has dramatically plumetted since the rolling in park fiasco developed.

BullDogSix · 05-02-2008, 11:09 AM

Uncle, Uncle...Ok, Ok.

sven · 05-02-2008, 11:40 AM

Yeah It sounds like a blown CV in your case...Jack up the front end and spin each tire, the broken side wont spin the front driveshaft. Could also be the inner axle.. Just find out which side is broken and take it apart to inspect before ordering parts.

Paul Grant · 05-02-2008, 05:32 PM

I've got CV's if you need one. $30 plus shipping.

DWN4WVR · 05-02-2008, 11:26 PM

email sent

05-01-2008, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
DWN4WVR Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	95 LWB rolls forward in Park! Hey everyone, My 95 classic LWB with 113k miles on it has an interesting issue. I parked it and noticed that it had inched backward about 6 feet when I came out after about 30mins. If its downhill towards the front, then it will inch forward slowly, very slowly, until its on a flat surface. Its a very slow move so you have to stare the the tires to see it inch forward or backward. I have to pull the Ebrake when I park or Christine will kill someone! Please help. __________________ Range Rover HSE (DC Metro area dinner) Range Rover Classic LWB (Offroad lamb griller)

05-02-2008, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
57loboy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 141 Gallery: 0	Check to make sure the shifter cable (DS of transmission) isn't loose, stretched or otherwise bunged up, loose at the mounting point, etc. It's a 14mm nut if I recall correctly. If the cable isn't able to move the detent lever on the trans far enough forward, the parking pawl won't engage and the car will most certainly move. __________________ '95 RRC LWB, '05 Suburban Z71 (not stock), '94 F350 (only the cab shell & rear bumper is original), '62 International 404 tractor (red & white) & many other project cars in the past!

05-02-2008, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 373 Gallery: 0	On the RRCs with the viscous coupler transfer case, a broken CV joint would cause this to happen. Very common problem. __________________ 99 D1 73 Series SWB 95 RRC LWB - Sold

05-02-2008, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
57loboy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 141 Gallery: 0	Sven - a broken front CV joint would cause that much slack? wow... Just trying to picture the mechanical interconnectedness of it... "thigh bone connected to the leg bone, leg bone connected to the foot bone" sort of thing.... __________________ '95 RRC LWB, '05 Suburban Z71 (not stock), '94 F350 (only the cab shell & rear bumper is original), '62 International 404 tractor (red & white) & many other project cars in the past!

05-02-2008, 07:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
BullDogSix RRC Owner in training Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Lower Michigan Posts: 191 Gallery: 2	Busted parking pawl??? That's my guess or lowboys scenario I can't see how one broken cv joint would allow the whole vehicle, with 3 other tires still engaged in the drive train, to roll untill it hits a level area. That and the fact that it does it soo slowly...tells me that the tranny is slipping in park...parking pawl. __________________ ...But we in it shall be rememberèd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother... 1994 RRC LWB, 82k miles, 4.2, Cornish Cream/Lightstone Interior, spring converted.

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05-02-2008, 09:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 373 Gallery: 0	I know it sounds weird, but Ive seen it first hand.. rolling in park - DiscoWeb Message Boards Rolling in Park - DiscoWeb Message Boards Another rolling Disco thread - DiscoWeb Message Boards __________________ 99 D1 73 Series SWB 95 RRC LWB - Sold

05-02-2008, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
DWN4WVR Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Thanks a lot for the quick info everyone. Sven, it all makes sense now. One one CV its covered in oil, not to mention the last time I went camping, the truck got stuck on a muddy incline that she used to climb with ease. The last snowfall, it would drift sideways like its not getting power equally to the wheels. Could all this be associated? Again, its offroad behavior has dramatically plumetted since the rolling in park fiasco developed. __________________ Range Rover HSE (DC Metro area dinner) Range Rover Classic LWB (Offroad lamb griller)

05-02-2008, 11:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
BullDogSix RRC Owner in training Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Lower Michigan Posts: 191 Gallery: 2	Uncle, Uncle...Ok, Ok. __________________ ...But we in it shall be rememberèd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother... 1994 RRC LWB, 82k miles, 4.2, Cornish Cream/Lightstone Interior, spring converted.

05-02-2008, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 373 Gallery: 0	Yeah It sounds like a blown CV in your case...Jack up the front end and spin each tire, the broken side wont spin the front driveshaft. Could also be the inner axle.. Just find out which side is broken and take it apart to inspect before ordering parts. __________________ 99 D1 73 Series SWB 95 RRC LWB - Sold

05-02-2008, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 948 Gallery: 0	I've got CV's if you need one. $30 plus shipping. __________________ Paul Grant paulgrant@mac.com http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Rovers 203-770-1699

05-02-2008, 11:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
DWN4WVR Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	email sent __________________ Range Rover HSE (DC Metro area dinner) Range Rover Classic LWB (Offroad lamb griller)

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