Rear Diff issues 😱

[Bluepippa]

116k km on a 2007 D4... A slight knock from the rear as I accelerate from stand still. Diagnosed as a rear diff issue, $4k quoted by the stealer...

Has anyone else suffered rear diff problems ?? Should I trust their diagnosis or go for a second opinion? I've found a recon rear diff for $1,700 fitted which would you go for ?

Cheers
Daryl

[Epic pooh]

I had a standard diff replaced by the local dealer for about $1600 late last year. E-diff is a lot more expensive. So, begs the question, what kind of diff ?

[Bluepippa]

I had a standard diff replaced by the local dealer for about $1600 late last year. E-diff is a lot more expensive. So, begs the question, what kind of diff ?

Just a standard rear diff, nothing special...

[scarry]

Just a standard rear diff, nothing special...

As others have said,that is way to much for a standard diff,it is E diff price.

[Bluepippa]

As others have said,that is way to much for a standard diff,it is E diff price.

So the $1,700 for a recon unit installed is still over priced?
I never did trust Trivetts the $4k just seemed ridiculous especially as they needed to order it from the UK and I would have to wait 3 weeks.

[scarry]

Don't know exact prices,but the local dealer here told me the E diff is in the $4k area,fitted.

I would ring a good LR independent tomorrow in your area and find out more.

Someone in your area may chime in and be able to give some good advice on who to ring.

[SBD4]

So the $1,700 for a recon unit installed is still over priced?
I never did trust Trivetts the $4k just seemed ridiculous especially as they needed to order it from the UK and I would have to wait 3 weeks.

Try getting a quote from Purnell or Graeme Cooper Automotive to get a sanity check.