The Badger Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Traveling to the island from the artic, Well going via a boat from Gothenburg, However, my front transfer box bearing has gone, squeaking badly, if I wobble the prop, it giggles a bit (not loads). Was thinking of taking the front prop off and locking the transfer box, but the car is full loaded. What are my options folks. Help, options, is it better to leave it? I put this is the international bit too, but thought this one too as it is a defender 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 You could do that and drive gently, easing up the acceleration, until you can fix the bearing. The front output flange will still be turning in that configuration, but it'll be crrying very little load, so will last much longer than if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks snagger, I have 200km left to Gothemberg, might do that when I get there. It's mostly very squeaky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Mcguiver tip - if you need to put axel oil in and don't have a bottle that fits in the hole, use a nipple based water bottle, it's best if you take the white bit off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thought to add since I now have this sorted, I took the front prop off and it was knackered, the UJs were ok really, a little shaky. The bit that was broken, worn was the ball in-between the joints two top joints, is it called a CV joint in the centre yoke? Anyhow, it's off and I am waiting for a new one. Drives ok, just being a bit careful on take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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