Probably but that's a job for another day. Right now I haven't got time to drop it and replace it. If it doesn't seal up sufficiently I will sort it out properly at a later date. There does seem to be some debate over whether it should have a gasket or not. I remember selling them back in the...

Lucky you! Maybe I've just spent longer working on old bangers over the years.

So it makes a noise with engine running but standing still?

Try doing it when exhaust is hot too. That can help. Just mind your fingers!

You can buy sensor sockets too.

In case the thing snaps off , then you're stuffed. And if you get it wrong you introduce air and dirt. Much better to keep system sealed , even with old fluid, than risk it. But that's the way I've always done it and it works for me. Dont see the point of increasing risk and complication.

I run my dremel tool round the edge of the discs to remove the ridge first. The cylinders should slide back in easily with a G clamp. (Putting the moving threaded part INSIDE the cylinder.) Just keep any eye on the fluid to avoid spillage but there shouldnt be that much in there. Just push teh...

Does the sound change with engine speed? Road speed? Stationary or moving?

somebody? anyone?

Yep thats what I thought. However this one has a rubber gasket in it. I even pulled a bit out. I do remember selling these myself back in the late 90's. Off the top of my head some had metal shim and some had rubber gasket. Because they leaked all the bloody time. Its got one of these...

So it wasnt the IRD. It was the sump gasket at the front! The oil was dripping on to the under tray, running backwards then dripping off. (I had to cut the tray off, so that's buggered now! I'll replace that with a sheet of tin / metal when I get time.) The gasket had been replaced at some point...

Hoping its just a leaky gasket or seal. Its certainly driving well and making no funny noises. Just a very slow drip.

Freelander decided to cry transmission oil yesterday. Big puddle under middle below IRD. Dont know where its coming from as I havent had time to get under tray off yet. Will investigate this evening... sigh...:(

Nobody want these?

He WILL get a refund (if he bought it from a proper parts factor of course and not off some bloke on ebay!) . But if they come back and say it was faulty fitting, THEN you're entitled to refund on BOTH . Part and fitting. See what happens .

Right first up, as an ex parts man of 17 years, dont worry about 'original' and 'genuine' parts. Remember that NO car manufacturer makes ANY parts. They buy them in from comopnent manufacturers. They may be a different spec but that's all. Also don't assume that the manufacturer specifies the...

These ones...

SOLD!

Ah. Mine does that as well but only sometimes. Now I know!

Can you make one?