Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Bought a TD5

  1. 18th March 2013, 11:28 PM #1
    CaptAwsm's Avatar
    CaptAwsm
    CaptAwsm is offline Master Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Canning Vale WA
    Posts
    122
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Bought a TD5

    Some of you may remember me looking at V8 D2s, well I found a TD5 for a price I couldn't refuse. 265 000kms, factory optioned Three Amigos and SRS light on, got a bit of what appears to be a belt squeal too.
    ......

    Just found a wicked vibration at over 90km/h. Is this a tailshaft vibration?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 19th March 2013, 06:09 AM #2
    winaje's Avatar
    winaje
    winaje is offline Wizard Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Wantirna South, Vic
    Posts
    1,459
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Re the vibration, I'd get the wheel balance looked at first, and if it's been used offroad check that there isn't any mud etc. stuck to the inside of a wheel
    Regards, Will

    Stornoway Grey '09 D3 TDV6 SE, 2015 TERRITORY Engine at 348k
    LLAMS, FYRLYTS, OL D4 Bar
    Safari Snorkel, D4 hitch, ARB CKMA12
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 19th March 2013, 06:20 AM #3
    Andrew D's Avatar
    Andrew D
    Andrew D is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    1,033
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by CaptAwsm View Post
    Just found a wicked vibration at over 90km/h. Is this a tailshaft vibration?

    Could be the front prop shaft. Chock the wheels, handbrake off, in neutral and climb under, spin the shafts and go from there. The smallest crack or sign of wear is all it takes.

    Also if it is the shaft it's not a good idea to keep driving.

    Regards
    Andrew
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 19th March 2013, 07:15 AM #4
    zzsteve
    zzsteve is offline Master Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Camp Hill, Brisbane
    Posts
    218
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by CaptAwsm View Post
    Just found a wicked vibration at over 90km/h. Is this a tailshaft vibration?
    Check the rear propshaft rotoflex coupling (donut thing in front of the diff) and the rubber bush inside the end of the propshaft. The donut might look OK as it sits, but take it off and flex it to look for cracks.

    Cheers,

    Steve
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 19th March 2013, 01:17 PM #5
    CaptAwsm's Avatar
    CaptAwsm
    CaptAwsm is offline Master Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Canning Vale WA
    Posts
    122
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thanks for the input guys. Checked it out this morning. Front propshaft need replacing, at least the uni closest to the Transfer Case definitely need work. Rear Tailshaft donut also pretty gone, I'll get one today hopefully replace it.

    Added motivation of mates wanting to go 4wding with it this weekend!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 19th March 2013, 07:36 PM #6
    zzsteve
    zzsteve is offline Master Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Camp Hill, Brisbane
    Posts
    218
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Make sure you do the bushing when you do the rotoflex replacement.
    Not easy, but the vibration just comes back if you don't.
    Steve
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 20th March 2013, 01:14 AM #7
    CaptAwsm's Avatar
    CaptAwsm
    CaptAwsm is offline Master Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Canning Vale WA
    Posts
    122
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Cheers Steve, yeah replaced the rubber coupling tonight. Havent quite got the right spanner to get the front tailshaft off, but i can assure you it is stuffed. New greasable propshaft waiting to go in.
    Britparts in Perth have looked after me, good vibe I'm already getting as a first time Land Rover owner.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 20th March 2013, 06:19 AM #8
    Andrew D's Avatar
    Andrew D
    Andrew D is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    1,033
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by CaptAwsm View Post
    Britparts
    Could be interesting. People on this site generally don't think very highly of Britparts.

    I had my shaft reconditioned by Hardy Spicer for $270.

    There is this thread on the site regarding the shaft. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/6...an-joints.html


    Regards
    Andrew
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 20th March 2013, 04:03 PM #9
    SiddersC's Avatar
    SiddersC
    SiddersC is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Adelaide
    Posts
    601
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew D View Post
    Could be interesting. People on this site generally don't think very highly of Britparts.

    I had my shaft reconditioned by Hardy Spicer for $270.

    There is this thread on the site regarding the shaft. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/6...an-joints.html



    Regards
    Andrew
    I think you will find that is the brand Britpart, not the outlet Britparts
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 20th March 2013, 04:32 PM #10
    mools's Avatar
    mools
    mools is offline Master Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    453
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Are you sure it's belt squeal you have and not a leaky exhaust manifold? They can sound similar. I'd reckon on a td5 a leaky manifold is more common. Check the studs mounting the manifold see if any are loose, or for signs of soot at around the manifold.

    Lots of info on here about it and how to solve the problem if it is.

    Ian.
    Last edited by mools; 20th March 2013 at 04:33 PM. Reason: Spelling error
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Fitting Firestone Airbags | Leaking radiator advice »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!