TD5power
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good set of tools, duck tape that always comes in handy
That was a given, along with WD40
Not sure yet Jon it will probably be tracks as I will be towing a sankey trailer, brake pads are a good one, forgot about them
How about Timken wheel bearings?
The kit comes in a small box and considering the mileage, maybe at least two kits would be good to carry.
The kit comes in a small box and considering the mileage, maybe at least two kits would be good to carry.
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
td5 defender uses the same bearings as 200 and 300 tdi
TD5power
Certified Nutter
thought about half shafts but if i fit a new set before i leave i should be ok, half shafts shouldnt be a problem as the safari vehicles are defenders
At least you can carry on in two wheel driving if one does snap.
Right, thought from the sound of it you were going solo ..
In that case, fridge and beer of choice ..
Jongould
New Member
If its tracks I wouldn't bother with spare shafts or props as like you say you can go on in 2wd if needed. I would have 2 spare wheels though as the roads will be rough and a puncture kit & pump also. Wheel bearings would be good, 1 kit fits all 4 wheels so take a few with you. Only other thing I would get is a spare aux. belt that runs without the alternator so if the bearings fail you can still have the waterpump going, I had this on my 300TDI and was stuck as the alternator was smoking it was that knackered and without the waterpump your stuffed!!
Blummin' good idea. Just a shorter aux belt fixes a tough job.
TD5power
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I will be replacing both the diffs for new ones before I leave anyway
They sell one for 300tdi on eBay, don't know about td5 though
Worth carrying in the kit box even for the UK.
uk_vette
Well-Known Member
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Good, that should minimize any breakages.
Is it mostly the rear diff that destroys, or the front diff ?
I am thinking the front diff isn't as sturdy as the rear?
Gra
they are the same
