sheep Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi all i need some advice please , my 1991 90, started to make a rattle sound , but almost a squeeking noise lol, i first thought ah belt slip, then when i studied it more it was defo metal sounding, upon checking underneath , the short shaft that goes from the transfer box to the front axle seems to have pulled out slightly, and i have developed a slight oil leak, i know the previous owner did a lift and put procomp , shocks springs etc, and i am thinking this may be because the shaft is standard???(if that makes sense) any ideas or suggestions to resolving, only i need it everyday to get my fish to market and at the mo, i have no transport meaning no job help!!!! plz lol :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Either one of the UJ's has broken up or the bearing at the transfer box end is or has failed, or the yokes have been touching each other because of the different suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 the short shaft that goes from the transfer box to the front axle seems to have pulled out slightly If you mean the sliding joint in the propshaft, then this is supposed to move in and out as the suspension goes up and down anyway and is nothing to worry about. If you can grab either side of the joint and rotate one end of the propshaft relative to the other, then the splines (visible on the top picture) have worn. The more usual failure is the universal joint (UJ) on either end, these are easy enough to replace with a press, a vice, or if you're Jon W, hammer #5 Since you sound new to all this, I'll take the opportunity to point out that there are (or should be) three grease nipples on each prop - one above the sliding joint and one on the side of each UJ (if they're decent ones). A squirt of grease can save a lot of aggro. Where is the oil leak - it's a Land Rover you'll need to be specific as most things are supposed to leak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Agree with whats been said. Having been in a truck recently where the front transfer box bearings broke up I would suggest that this fits very well with the symtoms you describe. Whwn checking UJs and gearbox play it is important to do so on the flat with the handbrake off otherwise the wieght of ther vehicle on the drivetrain can mask the effects of many loose bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 many thanks guys, if its kk to post a pic here i will get a pic this afternoon, as i am thinking either one of 2 things, the sliding prop is not sliding or the bearings are shot, but will defo take a pic, and the oil leak is from to me looks like its running past a seal that would be in the transfer box end (front). yep guys i am new LR and like all gooduns mine leaks lol :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi Western i have pm,d you m8ty , heres some pics , admin if these are too big please feel free to remove or adjust to your requirments, many thnx all....sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 the metal collar is just a dust shield the drive flange has not come away the leak is just a L/R feature of a seal gone(blocked breather?) the link below shows a pic of mine http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5502&st=0 check the UJ itself for movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcanuck Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 the metal collar is just a dust shield the drive flange has not come awaythe leak is just a L/R feature of a seal gone(blocked breather?) the link below shows a pic of mine http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5502&st=0 check the UJ itself for movement Just jumping in with a question here, I have similar weeping on my diff as well, is there any way to check the breather (very sandy here), short of repalcing it? Does it harden and deteriorate with age? ok. it was 2 questions Thanks T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 disconnect breather and try and blow through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 sheep, PM reply sent & as white90 says most likely a damaged seal or blocked breather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 yep got your pm ,buddy many thanks, as an update , i have driven it 3 times today and no noise, yet drove it twice yesterday 1st was kk, 2nd on return it started and stopped before i got home, i am doing alot of beach work, with sand and saltwater, and hosedown top to bottom and under neath after every encounter with the horrid stuff, i am thinking maybe its sabnd related ??? poss ??? as its intermitant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 could well be sand that's got in by the seal & got under the seal lip causing it to leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 still it will be a good reason for a meet up western, im off work now, so will hopefully give you a bell Thurs ish, many thanks l8trz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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