I had the same problem crop up last night - battery went flat when I was out. Got back home after a jump and took a look this morning. (1) Disconnected the battery and charged it (2) While doing above checked the connections on the alternator - one found to be loose (just jammed in by a...

If it's going down that quick then it's earthing on something substantial - ie leaking out power. Alternator wires sound like a good place to check as Jai says. Do any of the battery leads have a nick in their covering that is touching the metal seat box or some other metal surface? I had...

Also - is the front propshaft ok???? The sound of something wrong with it can transfer through the t-box and make it sound like it is coming from the rear. Again, very easy to check - give it a good shake and check for any sideways movement at each end where it joins the transfer box or the...

Just from my own experience - (1) hand brake is snapping at transmission or may even be locked onto it slightly. Symptoms include knocking when you are speeding up or coming to a halt - a sort of regular knocking/drumming sound whose rhythm speeds or slows with the vehicle's speed. Check...

Exactly same thing happened to me. Trewey is spot on. My local mechanic got stuck in with the airline and blasted it out. Went for a new caliper rather than a rebuild - cheaper in my case as I hadn't time to do and the mechanic had and his time is money!

Cheers Jai The gearbox is mint -as in completely rebuilt by a pro shop and it only went in last week. The guy who fitted it, also put in the transfer box - I was there giving him a hand to do it. I'm a bit annoyed that something as simple as ensuring the engage/disengage was working...

Bad news guys - took off the gearbox tunnel for a better look at the 4wd/diff gear lever. The vehicle was sticking in diff-lock while the lever was in the normal position. It is possible I drove for over a hundred miles on diff lock. So, I am guessing I have done a lot of damage to the...

I am assuming that some defender diffs are different than others? Eg if I have a 10 spline can I it replace it with a 24 spline? Assuming that the ratios are always the same, then will any Defender diff fit?

Hello all Going to change the diff! I have a current diff with serial number E88 1760 on it. Presuming 88 is year which would be correct. I have an axle with 22L19750B - which I know is original for the 90 of my year. What front diff do I need for the 90 eg 24 or 10 spline, 2 or 4...

I guess so, if you have the room. Usually takes a couple of hours to fit by a good mechanic. Go for a low miles one if you can get it. Mine came from a late 300tdi with low miles but chassis probs which forced the scrapping of it. It's getting a good one you know will be spot on once you...

Just to let you know. I recently fitted a Disco 1:22 ratio transfer box into my Defender. The difference in motorway speeds and noise is brilliant. Wish I had done this a long time ago!

Hello all Here is the latest report... I changed the rear prop for one I cleaned down and re-greased and knew was in very good order - quite an improvement on rear noise. Also, I used the removal of this to test the diff selection. I removed the front prop with some effort - seemed to...

A couple of years at least. These problems seem to be attached to the lift or new gearbox. I will check the diff lock thing physically now. I just read that if a prop is marginally short - the UJ's can bind. Is this possible?

Hi and thanks for the suggestions. My mate and I checked the steering in full lock while 90 was running - it isn't touching anything. Can't understand why it locks up like this - it actually feels like someone is putting on the handbrake while I am trying a tight turn - I can feel the...

Hello all and thank you for the responses which are great. I am working from the basic lift kit and adjusting as I need to. So far I have some whirring at the front prop area and a little banging at the rear when coming to a stop. The whirring could be the bearing on the front diff...

Hi guys I have an 1988 TD 90 with a 300tdi disco engine and 380 box retro fitted with a disco 1:22 transfer. I had a 2 inch lift kit fitted and opted for the Disco Double Carden joint at the front. I notice that the steering is locking on tight turns - eg on the mini roundabouts. The...

HI LandySi - did you get this sorted out yet? You are not alone! Went through all the steps - props off, checking oil - changing the prop etc. I still have whining and resonance in my Defender 90 with a 2 inch lift. I changed the transfer box and gearbox anyway, so that has ruled that cause...