JimDay Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Right on my 96 Disco 300TDi where the steering damper attaches to the axle mount there is a what looks like a 6" rubber wheel attached to a bracket but I can't see any reason for it to be there any idea the MOT man today said he thinks it's an anti vibration thingy but wasn't sure he also said it was only fitted to the 300TDi not the 200TDi Oh & it failed the MOT on a sheared off ball joint on the o/s/r anti roll bar drop link with a couple of other minor advisories . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 it's a vibration damper, AFAIK only fitted to 300tdi models Discovery only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Not true, had one on my 1992 200Tdi 10 spline front diff also have seen one on a mates 1994 200Tdi Disco, although his is 24 spline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 The D2 has one on the rear Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimDay Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 OK so is it really necessary as mine is a bit oil soaked plus why the length of Bowden cable going from one side to the other ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Cable is to keep it attached to the car in case the rubber center breaks and it were to fall off, no prob in city traffic but on the motorway that would be lethal if it fell off at 70MPH it weighs something like 4lb so good chance it might kill if the cable were not there!!! Oil soaking is usually engine / diff related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimDay Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Right so it's an anti vibration damper But can I remove it without causing any problems ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Yes, you may not even notice it gone either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Had my 1992 200TDi from new and the front axle vibration damper is original. It is essentially a metal casting with a stiff rubber insert. Not the sort of material to "oil soak" unless the rubber has broken down and granulated. If it is still firmly attached and doesn't wobble about loosely, I would be inclined to leave it in place to do its job! Took mine off at 230k miles and gave it a coat of paint and it is still in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimDay Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Clean & a repaint sounds good but will have to wait till the weather clears up it's carp here in Hampshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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