Member Since: 28 Dec 2016
Location: Powys
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Constant clunking when turning in either direction
Hi, I hope someone can help. I have an 06 D3 done 144K miles, which I bought recently. All was well until it started making noises when turning. Suspected CV joints but local indie said they were OK. When turning it feels as if wheels are fighting to turn or stiff.
I am baffled.
Has anyone out there come across this? Do I need to sell my children to get it put right?
Thanks in advance .
30th Dec 2016 11:59 pm
bimblephish
Member Since: 21 Jul 2016
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 272
Have you had the tyres changed or wheel alignment done recently? If so the transfer box clutches might need recalibrating - it's a 2 min job if you have an IID tool - if using somebody else's it requires the pro license I think. If the clunking is happening whilst you are turning the steering wheel then look at the joint in the steering column - I think it's the bottom one, a common problem well documented on this forum
31st Dec 2016 1:13 am
Philmar
Member Since: 28 Dec 2016
Location: Powys
Posts: 31
Thanks for the reply. It has recently had the wheel alignment done following track rod ends. I looked through many threads in the forum but could not find one describing a similar sound. It is not a single clunk but continuous which is why I didn't' think it was steering column.
I live near Presteigne, is there anyone around that way who could recalibrate the transfer boxes please as all my previous Landys have been Series, D1's and D2's so I haven't had to engage with too much technology.
31st Dec 2016 9:54 am
dlgis
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Member Since: 28 Dec 2016
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Many thanks for suggestion The steering itself turns smoothly, it's the rotation of the wheels that causes the clunks and these noises are speed dependant.
Hopefully a recalibration may sort it out.
Any other suggestions gratefully received.
31st Dec 2016 10:52 am
Oswiperus D3 Decade
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As has been mentioned already, could need transfer box calibrating. If you are on a loose surface and the wheels are fighting each other and scrabbling whilst turning then it does need calibrating. The noise maybe the DSC cutting in?
Have you had the transfer box oil changed recently? Was the correct oil used? It's called funnily enough 'special transfer box fluid'.
Some people have needed to calibrate the box after an oil change because of this problem. Luckily not been a problem on my pair of D3's.
Stu
31st Dec 2016 11:07 am
Philmar
Member Since: 28 Dec 2016
Location: Powys
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Thanks
How much Is IID Tool and is it worth buying one myself, seeing as how a little knowledge is a dangerous thing (especially in my hands). I am more a spannering typeI have Landrover disease
10 Series Landys including 1948 Series 1 (all now gone)
A forward control 2b (ex bt)
A beige V8 County Defender (sold to a friend, now ex friend when he realised fuel consumption)
One Defender (sadly departed)
3 Disco 1's (all moved on to better places) 2 Disco TD5 both now departed
Currently D3 with facelift.
31st Dec 2016 12:50 pm
tayaste
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£400 and worth every penny.
31st Dec 2016 5:03 pm
Philmar
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Not sure if SWMBO would agree I have Landrover disease
10 Series Landys including 1948 Series 1 (all now gone)
A forward control 2b (ex bt)
A beige V8 County Defender (sold to a friend, now ex friend when he realised fuel consumption)
One Defender (sadly departed)
3 Disco 1's (all moved on to better places) 2 Disco TD5 both now departed
Currently D3 with facelift.
31st Dec 2016 7:10 pm
tayaste
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I won't tell her if you don't
31st Dec 2016 8:36 pm
xcentric
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wheel nuts are all tight?
1st Jan 2017 12:48 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Get an IID BT. I've just bought one and its worth its weight in gold. You'll soon recoup the cost.
Buy it from one of the UK resellers. I made the mistake of buying it direct and it cost me an extra £60 in taxes!New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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1st Jan 2017 12:52 pm
Philmar
Member Since: 28 Dec 2016
Location: Powys
Posts: 31
Wheel nuts good thanks
Love an IID but got post xmas bankruptcy, ah the little darlings, it's so good to see a smile on their little faces I have Landrover disease
10 Series Landys including 1948 Series 1 (all now gone)
A forward control 2b (ex bt)
A beige V8 County Defender (sold to a friend, now ex friend when he realised fuel consumption)
One Defender (sadly departed)
3 Disco 1's (all moved on to better places) 2 Disco TD5 both now departed
Currently D3 with facelift.
1st Jan 2017 4:33 pm
hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
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If i remember correctly, there is a method of re-calibrating the transfer box without needing an IID tool, but usefully, i cannot remember how hopefully one of the more learned will be along soon to help.
Andi.
Edit. I found the info but its not letting me cut and paste, search for transfer box calibration, the info is in one of the first posts
1st Jan 2017 5:43 pm
Philmar
Member Since: 28 Dec 2016
Location: Powys
Posts: 31
Great, I will hunt it down and try it. If it works thanksI have Landrover disease
10 Series Landys including 1948 Series 1 (all now gone)
A forward control 2b (ex bt)
A beige V8 County Defender (sold to a friend, now ex friend when he realised fuel consumption)
One Defender (sadly departed)
3 Disco 1's (all moved on to better places) 2 Disco TD5 both now departed
Currently D3 with facelift.
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It has recently had the wheel alignment done following track rod ends. I looked through many threads in the forum but could not find one describing a similar sound. It is not a single clunk but continuous which is why I didn't' think it was steering column.
hopefully one of the more learned will be along soon to help.
thanks
