Intresting, because the front diff housing was damaged and welded shut by the previous owner.

As the title says, coasting in gear or neutral causes loud loud banging. So far Ive took the front prop off but no change, checked the UJs. The rear prop has no play but it sounds like its coming from the front. Turned the engine off while it was doing it and it carried on... Time for...

kk just been out and started it, it varies with engine speed :( same noise but faster and harsher

I dont know, didnt want to let it fire just incase I done more damage :S

YouTube - spun bearing? Can the forum host videos?

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lol I want mandy to live, thats the name I felt fit it. As always with describing sounds over the internet, its very hard. I'd say more of a chain or fast tapping then a grinding which sounds to be coming more from the front. A frend of mine acutally thought it was the starter but It...

sorry its a 200 :5bredface:

Thats what I thought, but why would it start doing it after I topped her back up with oil :confused: 2.5 TDI The cooland was flushed and new put it no more then a month back after thermostat housing had a leak. thank you for comments so far

:( My short ownership of my landy has come to an end already I fear. Last couple days my landy has been getting hot and I couldnt understand why. Checked cooland and pipes etc Then yesterday It went into the red and I couldnt pull over but when I finally managed to, upon deceleration I...

Ah bugger I completely forgot that bit :D Its a 1990 defender. 2.5 turbo dies This is my first landy incase you havent guessed :o

:( The housing isnt slotted :( going to see if i can instant gasket it while its on because if not. gotta unbolt loads more :(

Hi Ive been lurking around the forum for a long time, abusing the search button mainly :) But I've ran into a problem and cant find a clean answer. My thermostat housing has starting leaking, i need to remove and redo the gasket. What is the best way on going about this, it looks like the 3...