Disco Diff Lock Seized How to ........ - Land Rovers Only

Adam in NYC USA · 12-05-2004, 06:29 PM

Hi there and Happy Holidays from Adam in the Big Apple.

I have a 1996 Disco I with the seized Diff Lock.

Two questions: If anyone has been able to free it, how ? How do you remove the knob without making a mess and ruining the woodwork?

Thanks in advance.

Disco Mike · 12-06-2004, 09:47 AM

Common problem, having the shifter not move to the CDL side. You ar going to need to clean and lube the t/case linkage from the bottom and most likely the top. Be careful not to force the shifter, you can bend the linkage. To remove the t/case shifter, I believe you just pull up on it, I don't think your screws off. The trans. shifter knob come off by pressing in the shift button and pull up hard.
Good luck,
Mike J.

LRWheelman · 12-06-2004, 09:41 PM

I freed my own, and several others with just a firm wiggle, while rolling forward at a slow speed (0 to 5 mph) in neutral. Lube is always good, too! Mine now moves quite freely, works real well. . . . .I strongly recommend engaging the low range & diff-lock operations of your Rover on a monthly basis at least, just to keep things moving freely. It's also a good excuse to get off road on a regular basis. Thank You, LRW.

John C · 12-08-2004, 05:59 AM

Adam, if you need any help just let me know (I work downtown by the WTC).

John C.

Bush Tucker Man · 12-10-2004, 01:40 PM

Good evening Adam from across here in England

Try this link, it ought to help
http://home.twcny.rr.com/eeibooks/ro...codifflock.htm

Adam in NYC USA · 12-12-2004, 06:12 AM

Sorry but things have been hectic over at the job ( a real saltmine, I work EMS at Central Booking). Many thanks and I will let the list know how I fare with this little bugger.

12-05-2004, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Adam in NYC USA The Urban Motorist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 985 Gallery: 0	Disco Diff Lock Seized How to ........ Hi there and Happy Holidays from Adam in the Big Apple. I have a 1996 Disco I with the seized Diff Lock. Two questions: If anyone has been able to free it, how ? How do you remove the knob without making a mess and ruining the woodwork? Thanks in advance. Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2004, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bush Tucker Man Professional Yorkshireman Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wakefield. West Riding of Yorkshire. England Posts: 150 Gallery: 0	Good evening Adam from across here in England Try this link, it ought to help http://home.twcny.rr.com/eeibooks/ro...codifflock.htm __________________ Richard A Thackeray Yorkshire Born & Bred. And Proud Of It Defender 110Td5 'Heritage'; S50 RAT Jaguar XKR; X88 JLT "Stop The Press!!, Website Updated On; 8th August 2008" "You Can Allus Tell A Yorkshireman, But You Can't tell Him Owt!"

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Adam in NYC USA The Urban Motorist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 985 Gallery: 0	Thank you all for your swift replies..... Sorry but things have been hectic over at the job ( a real saltmine, I work EMS at Central Booking). Many thanks and I will let the list know how I fare with this little bugger. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Adam in NYC USA : 12-12-2004 at 06:23 AM.

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12-06-2004, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,784 Gallery: 0	Common problem, having the shifter not move to the CDL side. You ar going to need to clean and lube the t/case linkage from the bottom and most likely the top. Be careful not to force the shifter, you can bend the linkage. To remove the t/case shifter, I believe you just pull up on it, I don't think your screws off. The trans. shifter knob come off by pressing in the shift button and pull up hard. Good luck, Mike J.

12-06-2004, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
LRWheelman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Stoutland, Missouri Posts: 138 Gallery: 0	I freed my own, and several others with just a firm wiggle, while rolling forward at a slow speed (0 to 5 mph) in neutral. Lube is always good, too! Mine now moves quite freely, works real well. . . . .I strongly recommend engaging the low range & diff-lock operations of your Rover on a monthly basis at least, just to keep things moving freely. It's also a good excuse to get off road on a regular basis. Thank You, LRW.

12-08-2004, 05:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
John C 4x4 Adventure Gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tappan, NY Posts: 1,175 Gallery: 0	Adam, if you need any help just let me know (I work downtown by the WTC). John C.

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