AboutJohn McInnis Expertise Land Rover Discovery.
I've had most of the common mechanical failures, altenator, water leaks, wiper failure, door/hinge problems, roof rust, floor rust, loads of electrical problems. Remember, I'm not a dealer or a mechanic, just an owner like most of you.
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Experience Owner of a Discovery. I've had many mishaps with our Disco but I still like this vehicle. Talk to a fellow LR owner instead of a dealership rep. I'm not in this for the money. I'm just an owner who wants to help others.
Question I have got a 1996 land rover defender 90 300tdi.
this morning when i went around a slight corner i just heard 2 loud knocking noises from the rear diff. when i continued driving i could hear a very loud diff hum noise when the vehicle is traveling in neautral gear or clutch pedal pressed in, which was all of a sudden new after the loud bang on my diff.
Answer Hi Zander,
ouch! Was there oil in the diff? Replace it and see if you have metal filings. Take a magnet and swirl it around the pan to collect metal - if you find it, you've got some problems that requre attention. Probably a new diff.
How about the transfer gearbox? Does it also have fluid? Do the same as the diff and replace the fluid (while looking for filings). I had my TG go like you describe. Loud bang (seized up temporarily) then rough sounds.
