JWT Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Hi All, apologies, I’m new to the forum. Was driving my 110 Adventure which I’ve had from new in 2015 along the motorway yesterday when suddenly something gave / happened - it started swerving wildly - managed to keep it upright and get to hard shoulder - something also doesn’t sound right under the bonnet and there is a clunking when tried to move again so vehicle was RAC recovered and awaiting inspection by dealer but can’t see it for a week - any ideas on cause / issue appreciated. Thanks JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWT Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 There was a noise and a sudden violent jolt when it happened - thought I’d blown a tyre or hit something big but neither of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Could be a wheel bearing seizing up. If the seal is gone or muck has got in they have a tendancy to weld themselves to the stub axle and can lock the wheel up until it frees itself off again and the bearing rips apart. Can cause the brakes to feel spongey as well, Im sure a good garage will work out what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Welcome to the forum Propshaft failure would be no.1 on the list , then transfer box , differential gears in the axles . Jon has a valid suggestion there too . It's a bit new for any of those to fail though , so I will be interested to hear the results of the check cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodumatau Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 swerving wildly? tie rod broken or tie rod end broken, this joins the two wheels together cause your steering wheel only steers "one" wheel. had this happen to me on a dirt road and it was barely controllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWT Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 There was a noise and a sudden violent jolt when it happened - thought I’d blown a tyre or hit something big but neither of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWT Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thanks for the feedback all, TBH, it’s not been off road, only 24,000 miles and 2015/16 Reg from new - I’m in France at the moment so have booked it in to Land Rover specialist dealer to take a look. cheers JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWT Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Not sure if what happened caused me to swerve side to side a bit as was travelling on motorway when had this sudden jolt and Landy was fully loaded so was rolling a bit left and right till I could slow it down. Once I tried to drive off again there was a shudder feeling so had to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 My money would be on knackered wheel bearing. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Second all the above, I'd be getting under it to have a wiggle of propshafts / UJ's, and jacking each corner up to give each wheel a wiggle and a spin - don't forget to chock a wheel when you do! Also check the steering system as suggested - it's easy enough to see, get a helper to waggle the wheel back & forth while you follow the chain under the bonnet looking for anywhere there's play or something dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Later vehicles had an issue with the axle end flange breaking off - it’s fairly obvious though as the wheel would end up at a fairly odd angle or the whole hub assembly could detach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 38 minutes ago, Retroanaconda said: Later vehicles had an issue with the axle end flange breaking off - it’s fairly obvious though as the wheel would end up at a fairly odd angle or the whole hub assembly could detach. I guess none of us know for sure without seeing the car but this seems the most likely, given the symptoms. Either way, it's not the sort of thing you want to happen anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWT Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Many thanks for the thoughts and suggestions everyone - much appreciated. I’ll update once it’s been checked over. Best regards JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 There are a few members residing in France , if you get stuck someone may be close enough to help . Bon chance Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 2 hours ago, steve b said: There are a few members residing in France , if you get stuck someone may be close enough to help . Bon chance Steve @Arjan just for a heads-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thank you. Happy to help if I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWT Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Hi All, garage investigating at the moment - early diagnostic is it was indeed the wheel bearing - I’ll update once they have a proper look. Question, is it normal these can fail after only 4 years? thanks again for all your suggestions. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Depending on use absolutely. ...and if it came in a blue box, 6 months is more likely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Wow they're taking their time ! Not usual on a newer vehicle with your lower mileage with just road miles but ... manufacturing defect, assembly defect, hub seal failure, any of these can cause it. Relatively easy fix for them depending on damage. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 ...although as a 2015 assuming ordinary road use , not puddling in Russian muskeg etc , it would be considered unusual for a bearing to fail to destruction . Also likely to be the original factory fitted part unless it has been replaced of course . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Fair points, sorry, missed the mileage/knowledge of the vehicle. But yes, a failed seal will quickly destroy the bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Mo Murphy said: Wow they're taking their time ! Its France and it is the holiday season, ..... and main dealers are not quite what we are used to! Two predictions here, ... the parts are coming from the UK and it's going to be eye-wateringly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Why not call Landypoint and ask forDrew (+33 (0) 5 17 20 03 27) as he speaks English ? Most parts in stock for normal prices and next day delivery to you in France through DPD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Grease lubed wheel bearings with a damaged seal (or just badly fitted) tend to fail rapidly and catastrophically, usually when you're traveling at high speeds on a major road. They also aren't as well sealed as the oil lubed setup so are prone to issues with water ingress after driving through relatively shallow water. Oil lubed bearings give you plenty of notice of a problem, tend not to weld everything together and have a visual indicator of any minor problems with the seals It would be worth considering converting (very sure there is a topic about it around here somewhere !) at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 38 minutes ago, Arjan said: Why not call Landypoint I think he is now in the hands of the dealer Arjan, they'll have it in their workshop, as it isn't driving it probably won't be cost effective to haul it elsewhere. Do Landypoint keep that much?, I never found they had anything for the D2, might be better for Defenders I guess. Best we can do for JT is translate for him if required, if he has decent French anyway then we can only offer tea and sympathy , whereabouts is this I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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