Old topic now, but that sounds like vcu support bearing rubbers have delaminated. Look fine but are damaged.
Earlier you said genuine parts but now you say good quality. None last like oe.
Sorry to bring up an old post, but the easiest thing to do with the EAS timer relay is to replace it with a yellow one from the engine bay fuse box.
To run diagnostics, just put the timer relay back in.
..and some info that might be of use to Diesel P38 Auto owners.
Dont rely 100% on this info, but the D P38 Auto uses a different propshaft to all the other models in the P38 range.
For the D Auto TVB000130
Dimensions:9cm x 9cm x 82cm
FTC4140 for the rest
Dimensions:10cm x 11cm x 79cm
Seems the Auto is 3cm longer than the rest.
I have a feeling that the previous owners ignored the signs of a damaged Uj and that's screwed it up. The uj's were totally destroyed when I got it. Probably heat from bearing melted the grease resulting in Uj blowing.
Yes both props smooth and have new gkn uj's
Got her booked in at a local place to change whole diff for good one now.
That's on top of getting two bolts that hd bumper on out, they have both corroded and sheared off
Doesnt look original to me. Certainly never seen factory lettering like that. Looks like aftermarket letters.
I would check out the front end for accident damage and maybe spend £2 on a vehicle check.
I've got a local lr bloke saying everything but that. I don't think I can rely on him tbh.
I've described the symptoms and problems but says likely gearbox windup. That would not cause a untouchable pinion and flange due to heat.
I get a vibration and humming with front shaft attached but none with it off.
It seems to get hotter too with Prop attached. Extra pressure on the bearings?
I still think it's probably the pinion bearing.
Any thoughts?