P38 Dif

[M.Allison]

Hey Guys,

Just a question i went out 4wding on Sunday and it was me in my P38 and a friend of mine who had a Disco 1. He blew his front dif and he has replaced 6 of them so im trying to work out if this is going to be a problem for me?

hence why i want to ask you guys what is stronger the dif in my car or his? because i noticed his drive line looked different to mine.

Thanks guys,

Mike

[Scouse]

You're saying he's blown 6 front diffs?
I don't think it's a diff issue if he has blown that many.

Sure, the diff is not the strongest in the world but to do 6 :eek:.

Your rear diff is a 4 pin type so that's pretty strong. Your front diff is about as strong as your mates.
(Unless you have 4 wheel TC, in which case you have a 4 pin front too)

[dobbo]

6 that is astounding



Are his shoes lead lined?

[andrew e]

You're saying he's blown 6 front diffs?
I don't think it's a diff issue if he has blown that many.

Sure, the diff is not the strongest in the world but to do 6 :eek:.

Your rear diff is a 4 pin type so that's pretty strong. Your front diff is about as strong as your mates.
(Unless you have 4 wheel TC, in which case you have a 4 pin front too)

Scott, have you seen a post 99 front diff out at work? Are you sure they are all 4 pin? because that toasty blue 2002 HSE only had a 2 pin like all the other ones ive had.
I know they were meant to have a 4 pin, but mabe this was another us only thing.


Andy

[Scouse]

I haven't seen one out of a car but 4 wheel traction control cars are supposed to have 4 pin front diffs according to the parts catalogue.

[M.Allison]

You're saying he's blown 6 front diffs?
I don't think it's a diff issue if he has blown that many.

Sure, the diff is not the strongest in the world but to do 6 :eek:.

Your rear diff is a 4 pin type so that's pretty strong. Your front diff is about as strong as your mates.
(Unless you have 4 wheel TC, in which case you have a 4 pin front too)


yeah well i was a little worried but i guess he did thrash it a little.....Alot! cause the last thing i want is to blow a front dif while im out in the bush.....mind you i never thrashed mine and i still made it through everything he did if not better (no loss of traction) and mine is a 95.5 rangie so yeah.

But he was getting second hand ones for $75 does that mean i can get my hands on one for the same price??

Thanks guys.

[Scouse]

But he was getting second hand ones for $75 does that mean i can get my hands on one for the same price??

Thanks guys.I assume he has an early D1 with the 10 spline axles.
$75 is about the going rate then.
Unfortunately, you can expect to pay a fair bit more than that for one of yours.

[M.Allison]

I assume he has an early D1 with the 10 spline axles.
$75 is about the going rate then.
Unfortunately, you can expect to pay a fair bit more than that for one of yours.


damn it! what is a rough estimate i would be looking at?? (for future reference so i can have something in the bank just incase)

Mike

[Scouse]

Check with Son of Bundalene on eBay. He might have one listed in the near future.
If you're worried about strength, get a 4 pin diff for the front to replace your 2 pin.

[Scouse]

Check with Son of Bundalene on eBay. He might have one listed in the near future.
If you're worried about strength, get a 4 pin diff for the front to replace your 2 pin.Land Range Rover P38 rear Diff center also Defender Td5 - eBay Axle Parts, Transmission, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 03-Sep-09 23:35:49 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Range-Rover-P38-rear-Diff-center-also-Defender-Td5_W0QQitemZ220472195757QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item33552abaad&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

[andrew e]

Land Range Rover P38 rear Diff center also Defender Td5 - eBay Axle Parts, Transmission, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 03-Sep-09 23:35:49 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Range-Rover-P38-rear-Diff-center-also-Defender-Td5_W0QQitemZ220472195757QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item33552abaad&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

Scott, will a rear 4 pin slot straight in the front where a 2 pin was? they look the same.

Andy

[Scouse]

The part number is the same on later cars for the front & rear diff so, yes.

Just to confirm though, I think you should give me a 4 pin so I can try it in my RR.
Just to be doubly sure of course ;).






I promise I'll give it back :).






Maybe.

[andrew e]

sure i have a worn out noisy diff full of swarf you can try :D make sure you give it back.



Seriously, i am just too slack to pick up a diff, walk 30m to an empty housing, and slot it in.......


Slack/buisy posting parcels and building the Re-Offender.

I'll be pulling the diff out of the red car soon, (2000HSE) so this will confirm it.

Andy

[Scouse]

Slack/busy posting parcels and building the Re-Offender.

Ha ha - your Dad told me HE does that for you :twisted:.


Swarf or no swarf, the hemisphere's all I need :p.

[andrew e]

Ha ha - your Dad told me HE does that for you :twisted:.
.


Ha, i wish. My car would be finished if that was the case.

Andy