Donut.

[V8Ian]

Anybody got a part number, and/or recommend a reliable bricks and mortar (Repco, Bursons etc.) supplier for a D2 part, please?

188940

[Tins]

TVF100010 I believe. Don't like your chances of finding one on the shelf at the places you named, but I suspect they could order one in, although who would be the manufacturer?. Probably quicker and more reliable to go here (https://www.allfourx4.com.au/Rotorflex-Rear-Tailshaft-Rubber-Coupling-Kit-suitable-for-Discovery-Range-Rover-TVF100010G/), unless you are totally averse to online shopping. Anyway, the part number(s) are at the bottom of the page.

[V8Ian]

Thanks John, I'll try HS direct.

[AK83]

Just a word of warning that I and I think a few others have found out changing the rotoflex ...

Don't be tempted just to change the donut alone.
Also get the 'pin' and the bush cup to fully renew all the components that affect the donut.

Pin is on the diff side and the bush is inside the driveshaft(bit of a pain to remove).

Have a peek at THIS (https://www.britishautoparts.com.au/propellor_shafts___discovery_2) website to see the parts listing for it.

You'll see a kit for the donut which comes with bolts and the bush.
I reckon the listing for the bush is incorrectly priced(usually about $20ish, not $200 that they have)

Just to give you an idea of the parts and numbers needed. The pin is about $20 too, and needs some inventiveness to remove(sockets, bolts and it comes out easy).

[V8Ian]

I read on AULRO a long time ago, that a BMW will also fit and last longer. Anyone got further info on that, BMW year/model.
HS are showing one LR in the country, at Wollongong.

[V8Ian]

Thanks Arthur, are the pins available only from LR oriented purveyors or will it be a generic/stock item from Hardy Spicier or a driveline type retailer?

[Tins]

I read on AULRO a long time ago, that a BMW will also fit and last longer. Anyone got further info on that, BMW year/model.


Dunno why HS would have made different quality for different cars, especially given that BMW owned LR when the D2 was being developed, and at the beginning of manufacture. Still, strange thing DO happen I guess.

[p38arover]

KLR stock them even though they aren't yet on their website.

[V8Ian]

Dunno why HS would have made different quality for different cars, especially given that BMW owned LR when the D2 was being developed, and at the beginning of manufacture. Still, strange thing DO happen I guess.
Land Rover were using them before BMW became their masters. IIRC, the BMW one is slightly thicker.

[Tins]

Land Rover were using them before BMW became their masters. IIRC, the BMW one is slightly thicker.

Nope. At least not for the D2. BMW acquired LR in 1994, long before the D2, and simultaneous to the introduction of the 300TDi update to the D1. So I still can't see why they would have cheaped out when they already had a very close relationship with the supplier. But, as I said, strange things do happen.

[RRT]

My understanding as to the BMW donut (guibo in their talk) was along the lines as being only 2WD, it was actually putting more torque through the donut in the larger engine cars than the split transfer of torque on a D2 4WD chassis

[V8Ian]

D1 had donuts too.

[Slunnie]

I read on AULRO a long time ago, that a BMW will also fit and last longer. Anyone got further info on that, BMW year/model.
HS are showing one LR in the country, at Wollongong.

Oh yeah, I wrote an article on that. Also Commodore V8 rotoflex.

A stronger Rotoflex possibility. (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/235016-stronger-rotoflex-possibility.html)

[V8Ian]

Thanks Simon.

[V8Ian]

Simon, are there any problems with the slightly different (1 mm) ID of the Holden part? I'm thinking the Holden one may be easier to source, and maybe cheaper. :thumbsup:

LandRover
96mmPCD 12mmx6 bolts ID50mm, OD132mm, 30mm wide.
Discovery 1 & 2

BMW OE P/N:26112226527
96mmPCD 12mmx6 bolts ID50mm, OD132mm, 35mm wide.
M3, M4, Z3, Z4

Holden OE P/N:92143598, 92148358
96mmPCD 12mmx6 bolts ID49mm, OD133mm, 35mm wide.
Commodore VX- VZ Year 2000-2006
V6 Engine Rear (Manual Trans)
V8 Engine Front & Rear (Manual & Auto Trans)

[Slunnie]

Simon, are there any problems with the slightly different (1 mm) ID of the Holden part? I'm thinking the Holden one may be easier to source, and maybe cheaper. :thumbsup:


Mate I'm really not sure. I wouldn't expect any issues based on the BMW one fitting without problem... but I can't confirm the fitment. Potentially a very tight fit though.

[V8Ian]

Commodore V8 and 2 Series Volvo use the same UVs. My son went to his local Repco, enquiring about a UV for his Volvo. The bloke checked his computer, replying "Got one in stock." He then went out the back returning with the part and gave son a price, which he thought a bit steep. Next question, "Have you got a V8 Holden one?" Look on the computer, "Yep, one in stock."
Son "Can I look at that one, please?" The checkout chap goes back to the store area returning with, "The computer says there's one in stock, but it's not on the shelf."
Son asks how much the Holden one was. $x (just over half the price of the Volvo) one.
Son says, the one you can't find is here, Holden and volvo are the same part.
CC invoiced the part at $Volvo, son told him "No mate, the Volvo can wait, I'll do the Commodore first.
The price was adjusted. [bigrolf]

[Tins]

D1 had donuts too.

I know. I'm not saying you are not correct about a difference. I'm just saying I'm surprised there is one.

[Slunnie]

Commodore V8 and 2 Series Volvo use the same UVs. My son went to his local Repco, enquiring about a UV for his Volvo. The bloke checked his computer, replying "Got one in stock." He then went out the back returning with the part and gave son a price, which he thought a bit steep. Next question, "Have you got a V8 Holden one?" Look on the computer, "Yep, one in stock."
Son "Can I look at that one, please?" The checkout chap goes back to the store area returning with, "The computer says there's one in stock, but it's not on the shelf."
Son asks how much the Holden one was. $x (just over half the price of the Volvo) one.
Son says, the one you can't find is here, Holden and volvo are the same part.
CC invoiced the part at $Volvo, son told him "No mate, the Volvo can wait, I'll do the Commodore first.
The price was adjusted. [bigrolf]

Just incredible! :eek2:

[sierrafery]

AAMOF there is a heavy duty one made by Meyle p/n 53-14 152 2101/HD if somebody is interested

[Tins]

AAMOF there is a heavy duty one made by Meyle p/n 53-14 152 2101/HD if somebody is interested

So there is... (https://www.trodo.com/joint-propshaft-meyle-53-14-152-2101-hd)

[sharmy]

I have one of these, complete with bolts and pin. I bought it for my d2 but never used it. The d2 is gone so if you are interested give me a PM

John

[sharmy]

I just went down and got it from my shed. It has a Britpart sticker on the bag but its made in Germany and I am pretty sure its a GKN Nettlefold brand.
The pin is also in a Britpart box.

[sharmy]

$100 plus postage ($15 )

[laney]

MR Automotive they can supply the whole kit and delivery is normally next day.

[Tins]

MR Automotive they can supply the whole kit and delivery is normally next day.

Their website could use some work. They're not alone there, however.