Puma Diff rebuild

**isuzurover** · 30th September 2016, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by dancol

... I'll never sell this car so I want to make sure I do the best thing long term. ...

In this case the answer is very simple then. Fit a salisbury.

Mine cost $1k disc-disc with an ARB locker already fitted (this was a non-ABS version). I haven't needed to touch it. I replaced a salisbury with 400k km on the clock. Not because it was worn, just because it didn't have a locker. A new pinion seal and it would have been good for another 400k km.

**justinc** · 1st October 2016, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Not really, lets face it the average Defender TDCi (puma) owner isnt going to go down the path of lockers, there are far more "new" Land Rover owners driving Defender (TDCi, puma) models than any other Defender in the past so the P38 diff is going to last, with regular oil changes it will be fine. Compare the Defender rear diff to other wishy washy diffs like in the Discovery 3 or early Jeep Dana 30's and again its looking ok.

Yes if your looking at as you say the lockers, big tyres etc etc then the Salisbury is going to be the go.

Your looking at it wrong...
Your perspective is from a Land Rover powered Isuzu 110 owner where you are expecting it to all be ok for about 50 years

As for your sig...
"The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock" <=== thats because its as technically advanced and a similar age to a rock

thats not having a go by the way, I'm looking for one myself, as between D3, D4 repairs not to mention Jeeps I simply dont have time to work on my own vehicle

Regards
Daz

Ha ha yes agree there too!
I'm starting to fit quite a few ftont and rear diffs to d3/4 now too ...
And yes i love my 'rock'. Hope you get to find a good one.

Jc

**inken_dave** · 4th October 2016, 08:47 AM

So the question is.......Who had a spare Salisbury axel complete unit that will fit with minimum fuss to a 2013 Puma?

Wish I'd kept my 1997 TDI 300....

**El Rey** · 4th October 2016, 02:12 PM

This reminds me of my time with old Fiats.

My 1971 Fiat 124 Sport has a diff which is not a world beater, but with little hassle you could upgrade to a diff from a later, slightly larger Fiat, the 131.

Of course those are now as rare and expensive as hen's teeth because every man and his dog want one.

**PAT303** · 4th October 2016, 05:34 PM

I have both and neither will be replaced by one of their own if they fail.If it comes to it I'm fitting a Ashcroft built rover,stock in the Tdi and a Disco ABS in the TDCi. Pat

**1nando** · 4th October 2016, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by PAT303

I have both and neither will be replaced by one of their own if they fail.If it comes to it I'm fitting a Ashcroft built rover,stock in the Tdi and a Disco ABS in the TDCi. Pat

Disco abs?? Which year model Pat?
How much wprk is involved?

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**PAT303** · 4th October 2016, 08:40 PM

96 on had ABS and they are plentiful and cheap,when built to Ashcroft spec a rover diff has plenty of strength. Pat

**LR V8** · 5th October 2016, 06:50 AM

I've heard a whisper of a Puma diff recall on the way.... anyone else heard about it or have details ?

Pete

**komaterpillar** · 5th October 2016, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by LR V8

I've heard a whisper of a Puma diff recall on the way.... anyone else heard about it or have details ?

Pete

Just the front? Or both front and rear?

**1nando** · 5th October 2016, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by PAT303

96 on had ABS and they are plentiful and cheap,when built to Ashcroft spec a rover diff has plenty of strength. Pat

So a post 96 disco rear axle (with a rebuilt diff centre and new crown and pinion) is a straight bolt up into the puma?

Id imagine that the tailshaft would have to be shortened?

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