Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: essex
Posts: 7
front diff or wheel bearing
We have just had our d3 checked at landrover for a wereing noise. They have come back saying it could be a noisy front diff or wheel bearing. How can we tell .the noise is getting louder now. Should i panic or not. We were thinking of changing the diff oil. Can you tell us what grage and how much. Thanks in advance.
23rd Oct 2010 8:35 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399
I had a similar situation.
Quick check is to go to somewhere with a quiet car park or similar and drive in a set of left hand and right hand circles.
If the noise goes away during one set of circles then the wheel bearing on the opposite site is shot.
When I first heard it I was convinced my diff was going but it was the right wheel bearing.I see no ships........
24th Oct 2010 11:53 am
larry the landy
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: essex
Posts: 7
Thanks for the reply. Just one thing i forgot is that if you take your foot off the gas the noise decreases. Was this the same with yours. Thanks
I had my front diff changed. The symptoms I had was a droning noise which was very evident going downhill, turning in circles didn't change the noise level. Thank God for warranties!!!!Run silent, run deep!! HM Submarines Conqueror, Churchill, Renown, Ocelot, Porpoise, Onslaught.
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24th Oct 2010 4:38 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399
Mine was was a little quieter at slower road speeds as you'd reasonably expect.
I did find the noise got louder in a short space of time so I wouldn't ignore it and hope things improve on their own.
Try the circle test - if that doesn't make a difference then break out the warranty.I see no ships........
24th Oct 2010 4:52 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72790
If it's under warranty just tell them to fix it!! Main dealer would identify a worn bearing in their sleep, if that doesn't fix it they can do the diff then.
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