Lots of Landy's doing their stuff in 1965 Syfy yarn "Crack in World" about scientist who's project to use an atomic bomb to release thermal energy, of course it go's wrong. Mostly Series two hard tops to see but the Landy hero is a battered open...
Here's a link to the new shock mounts ...
https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-shock-absorber-top-mount-lr-defender-d1-rrc/
and another for the bolts and washers ...
Rails of correct section available from YRM.
A mate fitted a gas strut on his, says it is nice door can remain open on a side slope or in wind. However when he opens door a bit off it goes flying to a crash as it stop, you have to hang on to it...
I've a TDI 200 in my series, with uprated head and IP. I tow with it, and have been known the push it hard. No problems with the box, but I change the oil annually. And I change gear slowly. Ten years since I fitted the turbo.
I have done mine's intermediate shaft front O ring seal as above. Moved trans box back on two extra long bolts and then push shaft forward just enough to renew the O ring.
Why don't you post up the advert so we can help better?
Intermediate shaft o-ring can be changed with the transfer box still in the vehicle, almost, just about.
I have done it twice, although you do have to release the box and slide it back a bit.
Sounds good! Thanks for the replies.
This was actually the 2 signs of oil leak (other than screen wash!), this transfer box and also the rear diff. The rear diff just looks like the bung hasn't been tightened properly as theres signs of a small...
If that is your only issue with a 20 year plus truck you are very lucky.
Only a thorough clean up will disclose the exact cause of the leak. Also I think the oil has a red hue which says main box oil. Anyway it will be basic fix of gasket or...
Did mine two years ago, it was much worse than that. The whole bottom rail gone as well as some of vertical ones. Did fix it in the end but a lot more faff than doing a front door. Looking back a new door would have been better despite the cost...
Can be done but it is a right fiddle. There is a tool to do the job [see Youtube] but I have not ever seen one for real.
A trick is to put rod into a bit of plastic pipe with the clip on. Pipe is just long enough so when clip is tight at its end...
That’s blown the hub seals.
Check your breather pipe on the axle to see if it’s blocked . Check the bolt itself as well.
I know you say you checked them,can you blow through the pipe?
It’s unusual for the seals to go.unless you had cheap ones...
I have a special horn on mine for folk of a nervous disposition, starts as a hum of increasing volume before you get the full barp!:D:D Wonder if it will pass this years mot.
Classic fail that. Ran a 10j petrol for many years and had a couple of changes for that reason.
Recon all there is to do is clean it up and renew. I never used new head bolts, just made sure correct torque sequence done in stages up to 90lbft [...
I am going to buck the usual tend here and recommend the bottom end cheap britpart dampers. I had them fitted to mine for several years and a trip around morocco. at the time there were about £15 a corner and were perfectly adequate for the job...
You are likely right, new ignition switch needed. Mate had a 2008 model and his went faulty just getting stuck and not turning.
As yours still turns a new switch unit can be fitted. 2 small screws hold it to the key unit.
I think getting at...
So the whole drive train as noted in first post is not all Disco.
Recon you just need the repair kit for axle of your year and fit new Railko bush and seal. You also need to set the swivel pre load for it to work right. How to info on the Youtube.
What year is yours? My 1990 Ninety doe's not have any numbers on it.
Looking at your pic can not be 100% but recon your axle is a Ninety unit. If you remove the top swivel and find it fits into a Railko bush then that confirms.
Have a look at...
Thank you all for your advice. The MOT history shows no advisories for any rust, although I'm not sure how much that can be trusted, as I'm aware of at least one other Landy nearby being an absolute bucket but having 0 advisories due to a dodgy...
It looks nice in the picture. However, look beyond the paintwork, alloys and steps. Make sure it’s not just tarted up. The engine is not original. It’s most likely from a disco 1. What does the seller consider a nasty repair? If the chassis and...
Sooo Do you know for sure you have Disco front axle?
I would not go on the retaining rig as one never knows what has been done in the past.
Swivel ball looks pretty good so thinking that something to do with the setup and or seal is wrong...