whats the diff?

[crump]

Just ordered a Karcraft front diff protecta for the 03 Xtreme, but they dont do a rear one as its a different diff, who does? Davis's dont either just cut and shut the disco model 8O , so would prefer one designed specifically for the fender, pics would be great, thanks.

[seqfisho]

Hi Crump,

What brand is the Karcraft unit?

Suprised that it isnt the same for your rear as doesn't your model Defender have a Rover diff in the rear instead of a Salisbury?

[crump]

yep, that seems to be the problem, Salisbury front and Rover rear, so I need a guard to fit a Rover (I think :roll: )

[crump]

or it could be the other way round, I dunno, I just drive the thing, as to the brand of the Karcraft model, umm err yeh, Karcraft? See above.

[seqfisho]

Crump,

Is the rear diff housing the same as the front, ie; round centre not a different shape, the Salisburies have the back plate bolted to them and are much larger and different shape than the Rover diffs.

If you rear looks like the front then you have rover diffs front and rear like a rangie, disco or D90.

If thats the case then the same protector should fit front and back, unless you have a D2 disco with the watts link :roll:

Confused now :wink: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[crump]

tried to buy a protector from MR Auto last Friday and they tell me that they are two different diffs, cant remember which is which, will post some pics later, I JUST WANT A SET OF DIFF PROTECTORS. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[crump]

rear diff

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2005/12/25.jpg



front diff


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2005/12/26.jpg

so which is which, thanks.

[crump]

rear diff

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2005/12/25.jpg



front diff


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2005/12/26.jpg

so which is which, thanks.

[crump]

just in case you didnt get it the first time. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[seqfisho]

Hmmmmm


Look the same but different to me https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


Buggered if I know now, the rear although it's deffinately not a Salisbury looks somewhat different to the front :?

Mine are same F & R, as I thought Rangies and 90 are, I also thought the TD5 Defenders were too 8O

Just goes to show you, you know what thought thought 8O 8O :roll: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[crump]

AAAAAAUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil:


Someone will come along tonite and sort it all out, (please)

[Slunnie]

Whats the mount for that is between the diff and the radius arm? Does that get in the way of a protector?

The rear on the Defender is supposed to be a derivative of the P38a 4.6V8 rear diff. I've noticed that they are also round bottom, whereas the current Rover diff is flat bottomed.

D2 front
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2005/12/23.jpg
D2 Rear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2005/12/24.jpg

[crump]

pardon my ignorance, BUT WHATS THE RADIUS ARM? I'm learning slowly, but at the moment I like bolting things to it, not worrying about what LR already put there, yes, I know it will be my downfall, like beer and women and motorbikes and etc..

[Slunnie]

The radius arm is the long cast link that goes from the chassis, back near the driver and passengers seats, forward to the diff. Its held on to the axle by 2 bolts each.

[crump]

yep, now I see what your on about and I learnt a new tech term to impress me mates. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ Have no idea what that mount does but its not a problem for the protector, it cups on to the bottom of the diff and is clamped on by a bolt on top, pic is on my work computer, so no dramas with front protector, but the rear one seems to be the hassle as to sourcing it for this model.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">slunnie....why do you have radiator plugs in your diffs....?</span>

[seqfisho]

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]<span style="color:blue">slunnie....why do you have radiator plugs in your diffs....?</span>


It's a D2 thing :roll:

[Slunnie]

Thats exactly it https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

The D2 diff fill plug is the same part as the radiator plug. The problem is that being plastic it wears pretty badly. The brass ones are a bit sturdier.