It seems I have more serious transmission problems to worry about. I took off the PTO cover on the back of the transfer case and pulled the gear off the mainshaft. The splines on the shaft and in the gear are pretty much gone - it may be time to drop the gearbox and transfer box, strip and...

Right I've had a play about and I suspect my centre diff / transfer box may be shot to pieces. This is my reasoning: All UJs OK - I had a good pry around. I put the truck up on stands, started the engine and engaged gear to spin the wheels. Horrific rattling noise from gearbox area whether...

I'll get under it tomorrow and give the whole drive line a thorough going over. I know the front diff nose oil seal is shot - maybe the bearing is too. We'll see! Thanks

I got more than enough off for a transfer box rebuild. I've changed oil in both diffs, transfer case and gear box. No big lumps came out! There's a fait bit of play in the driveline somewhere, possibly front diff, which I need to address. Was hoping it was the drive flanges but no luck.

Of course! The shift lever was jammed up because of the usual build up of crap, lack of greasing and seized up linkages! Even with the control rods disconnected it was pretty much impossible to move - all sorted now though. And even if I need to do some work I'm happy with the price paid. Any...

Nope, it happens in high and low.

I bought the vehicle a few weeks ago and it has always done it. The transfer case shift lever was so jammed up I couldn't test it before buying. I managed to negotiate a price reduction because of this though! I'd never use it on tarmac.

Yes I did - it seems to happen on any surface.

Hi I have a serious clunking noise and wonder if someone can help me identify it. It happens when I lock up my transfer case and steer. If I drive straight it's fine. It sounds like a metallic bang bang bang noise. It is only present with the centre diff lock engaged. I don;t think it's CV...

I hope not - Their website doesn't say anything and it's a long way to go to find the gate closed!

I'll be in a green 90 with a white roof, h reg, with a cb antenna on the front left wing. I'll look out for you both, should be a good laugh. Tristan

I've decided I'm definitely going this weekend - we'll be heading down for arrival around 1030. It's my first 'proper' offroading session - I'm anticipating getting very stuck!

I'm considering it - I'd be coming from Worcester so it's a bit of a drive (2 1/2hrs). I've only recently bought a 1990 defender 90 200tdi and it's not modified at all - I'm keen to get started off roading before I decide what mods I want to make. Have you been to this site before? Any good...

I've recently bought a 90 200tdi and would like to get started with some green laning and off-roading. Is there anyone in the area who can recommend a good local club or is planning any local trips I can tag along with? I've never driven off road and would rather have help on hand when I mess...