New To The Forum - Hello!

[Fishbones78]

Hi
So after nearly a year of driving around a boring old 1.3 DuraTec Fiesta (passed at 17), I've finally managed to get hold of a Defender. With a year of crash free driving I can afford the insurance for one. Opened an account here because I've got a few questions and want to learn more from other threads.

F Reg originally the 2.5 Turbo Diesel. Has had a 300tdi dropped in but kept the LT77 box. Has a couple of small issues and has the seemingly unavoidable drive train slack. Paid £2500 and after a bit of looking around it seemed a good price. Wanting to get some upgraded bits for it but want it to be mechanically and electronically (the fusebox is a mess) be sound and organised beforehand. First thing I think is to get rid of the slack in the drivetrain.

Look forward to being a member.

 

[davejackpo]

good picture

 

[John S]

Welcome. I got my first landy at 20. At that age I think to be accurate it’ a 90 not a Defender. Slack in the drive train could be the propshafts worn. Being in permanent 4 wheel drive wears out the UJ’s. Good luck with the project and enjoy. Plenty of help help in the Defender part of the forum.

 

[Hicap phill]

Welcome & happy spannering

 

[Disco1BFG]

Welcome aboard +1 on the nice picccie

Also check your drive members - sadly a weak point, but cheaper than half shafts! I.E. ->

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301046965444

( might not be right for yours, but you get the idea )

 

[Chalky.]

Welcome bud! My first was a series 3 when I was 18, now 29 and behind the wheel of a td5 90!

Drivetrain wear/slack is usually a combination of a few components, ie halfshafts, diffs (centre and axle) and props! Mine was mostly ironed out replacing the rear diff with an Ashcroft ATB and a new hardy Spicer rear prop, still have small amount but that's g/box t/box wear related!

 

[Turktowner]

Hello and welcome to another 90. Nice straight truck for it's age, nice price too. Makes me cringe what I paid for my S/98 300tdi (I was very weak that day).

 

[Fishbones78]

Thanks for the warm welcome and all of the replies - too many to quote!

The props joints dont seem worn, the props themselves spin about 30 degrees total which I hear seems normal. I have pulled out the front offside half shaft today which also seems unworn along with the drive flange. Was worth the check though as the CV joint is showing wear and the balls bearings are pitted. I'm no expert but grabbing the shafts either side of the CV, I can twist them in opposite directions about 5 degrees. This may be fine but to me seems like it may be one of the many sources of slack in the drivetrain.