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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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| Locking Rear Diff - Oil Seal Replacement |
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Ive got a leak from my locking rear diff on the RHS half shaft seal so I thought i would buy a litre of oil just to keep topped up so it doesnt run dry until I can get the seal changed. Will be off on the Wild West weekend tonight so the diff could get a bit of a workout
£20 a litre  - Castrol Differential SAF Carbon MOD PLUS. (SAE 75W-90 GL5)
any ideas where I can get it a tad cheaper 
to drain and refill with the correct volume I need 1.6 litres  Duncan
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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10forcash wrote:Transfer box Shell TF0753 Initial fill:1.50 litres 3.17 US pints Service fill: Fill to level plug
Front differential Castrol SAF-XO Initial fill: 0.68 litres 1.44 US pints Service fill: 0.61 litres 1.29 US pints
Rear differential Open Unit: Castrol SAF-XO Initial fill: 1.15 litres / 2.43 US pints
Service fill: 1.10 litres / 2.32 US pints
Electronic Unit: Castrol SAF-Carbon Mod Plus Initial fill: 1.60 litres / 3.38 US pints
Service fill: 1.55 litres / 3.27 US pints
Auto transmission: Shell ATF M-1375.4 Fill for life. Refer to GTR for top-up procedure (roughly 5.5 litres but ~18 litres required for 'double flush' plus sump pan inc filter - approx £65 plus ATF @ £20/litre
Seems to be slightly different unless i am missing something obvious (and i probably am  ) - edit: just realised i should have read on
What price can TLO do on this, and is anybody still to call in on him before going on the event that could collect it for you  I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 14th Aug 2009 11:28 am |
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Japseroony
Member Since: 11 Feb 2008
Location: North East
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I think LR sell it for £18 ltr but it is very expencive stuff so go careful when filling so as not to spill any "UNDERSTEER" ---is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" -is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" ------------is how far you take the fence with you.
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| 14th Aug 2009 11:29 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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Thanks TLO,
thats about what I paid.
When I said a tad cheaper I was hoping for £9.99 a litre  or less  (I live in hope....)
I might try and get it done under extended warranty - or is that classed as wear and tear Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 14th Aug 2009 12:20 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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Has anyone changed the seal on a rear diff yet.
I go on holiday next thursday and need to get it done asap.
I'll see if dealer can do it, if not i might do it myself this weekend if its easy. ive looked on the GTR but would prefer some disco3 instructions
I undid the filler plug last night and a load of murky oil poured out , which would suggest the diff if full of water Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 18th Aug 2009 9:18 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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had both seals changed today : £16 for the two seals and £328 labour (6.5 hours). done by local garage at £44 per hour plus VAT
i decided that it would take me about 4 days Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 17th Sep 2009 6:12 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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as mines done nearly 100,000 miles the only half decent warranty was LR Select and I'm starting to wish I hadnt bought it now. They dont cover wear and tear, and on a 3 year old car that could apply to everything.... Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 17th Sep 2009 6:50 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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NOt wear and tear. Known issue. Diffs were sealed with a substance that reacted with the diff oil which then caused a breakdown in the seals (more common in front diff). See if the dealer can get a contribution from LR and ask dealer to tell LR select of the reson for failure.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 18th Sep 2009 2:53 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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thanks, do you have a TSB nos and some details. the car is over 3 years old and 100k miles, plus the seal was covered in clay/mud/sand  . The LHS one was OK though, just the RHS was knackered Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 18th Sep 2009 7:39 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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At that mileage you would be looking at LR being nice to you. But the insurance should pay up if the fault is known to be caused by something other than wear.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic23771.html
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic30356.html
From TFC in the above thread, is your before this VIN?
Could be, get a torch & check the output shaft seals for signs of leakage (you can see them from the wheelarch with the steering on full lock) what sort of noise on full lock? as mentioned above, a drain of the diff oil will reveal any contamination or metallic debris. There was a mention of the rear diffs suffering contamination due to the paint used on the castings flaking off, as far as i'm aware this doesn't apply to the front diff though
Edit: Nope, front diff's as well
Quote:
Noise (Whine or humming) from the front or rear differential. A minor oil leak may be evident with possible debris in oil. Oil will be black in color.
Cause: The casing black paint / sealer degrades, detaches and contaminates the oil.
This results in the oil overheating which results in oil seal leaks and bearing noise.
Safe from VIN LA8A451595
Not sure what the TSB number is. Others with beter search ability than me may be able to find it. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 18th Sep 2009 8:21 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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thanks, i'll check Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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