I replaced my rubber coupling 2 months ago and I have just been under it again for an unrelated job and have found the new coupling has cracked already! can anyone shed some light on the matter because I dont want to waste more money on a new coupling if its gonna eat another one... Am I better going to a 200 tdi prop and flange? I can get a prop for 25 quid from ebay but I need the flange
Did you assemble it originally the right way round?
The moulded pads on the coupling MUST be in compression when driving and in tension when on the overrun.
The next turn round on the bolts uses the moulding in between the pads to transmit the drive, which is a lot less strong.
We've had a replacement on now for 12000+ miles on a V8 D2 with no problems, just been to Holland and back towing 2.5 tons of trailer and engine, plus three adults and a load of camping gear.
Peter
The moulded pads on the coupling MUST be in compression when driving and in tension when on the overrun.
The next turn round on the bolts uses the moulding in between the pads to transmit the drive, which is a lot less strong.
We've had a replacement on now for 12000+ miles on a V8 D2 with no problems, just been to Holland and back towing 2.5 tons of trailer and engine, plus three adults and a load of camping gear.
Peter
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thanks for your replies, first off the part I bought was from 'all makes 4x4' and so was not the genuine article, also I haven't altered the suspension since i have had it but it has the spring air bag helpers fitted inside the rear springs but I don't know if the springs have been changed... Thanks for the instruction page I will check tomorrow if I have fitted the current one correctly. one thing I do remember is that the angle of the propshaft when it meets the rear diff is differen to the angle that the diff is sitting? is this ok or not? Personally I think something isnt right with this but I may be wrong
I have had a good look at the coupling and it appears that i have fitted it the correct way and so its down to either a crap coupling or the vehicle setup is incorrect.. either way I have managed to source a 200tdi rear prop for £25 and all I need now is the coupling for the diff and its spacer.. Any ideas where I can get one for reasonable money??
kingsonlim
New Member
you can replace the current rear diff (3 bolt flange) with a 300tdi front diff (4 bolt flange) so that the 200tdi prop shaft can be fitted.
Douglas Valley Breakers
Valley4x4
ebay aint the best place to buy stuff m8, douglas valley are just down the road from you.
Valley4x4
ebay aint the best place to buy stuff m8, douglas valley are just down the road from you.
janderson41
Active Member
i see we are getting back to bad old ways.
When you list a query please say type and year of vehicle.
Big help to everyone.Also fitted new genuine LR doughnut(cost £30.) in Oct 2007,done 21000 miles and checked last month and all OK.
Jim Anderson
1996 300Tdi auto(Jap reimport)
When you list a query please say type and year of vehicle.
Big help to everyone.Also fitted new genuine LR doughnut(cost £30.) in Oct 2007,done 21000 miles and checked last month and all OK.
Jim Anderson
1996 300Tdi auto(Jap reimport)
how do yu remove the diff flange? cant see any obvious way - no nut in middle.
Does it have to be a 300TDi front flange to replace the rear one with, cos it says ^^^^^ yu cant use a 200TDi one
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and yes - i have :search:
Does it have to be a 300TDi front flange to replace the rear one with, cos it says ^^^^^ yu cant use a 200TDi one
?and yes - i have :search:
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
3 bolt flange needs slide hammer and 8mm threaded attachment to pull out spigot then you can undo nut/bot and remove flange ,front flanges are the same as rear ,choice of flange used depends on spline number on pinion older 4 spline later 24 ish or fine splined
