What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

**Kaaaiju** · 5th July 2021, 08:28 PM

Ok I got the AMC head and I seen the bolts but didn't think it would be better than genuine

Originally Posted by Slunnie

The AMC head bolts. Your ones are a billion times better than the AMC ones though!

**Slunnie** · 5th July 2021, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Kaaaiju

Ok I got the AMC head and I seen the bolts but didn't think it would be better than genuine

I wondered if the AMC head bolts would be as good as the genuine head bolts also, but apparently (according to Bruce) they're a far better set than the genuine ones. Well, thats not actually what he said, he said it was good that I have the AMC ones because the factory ones are ****.

**Kaaaiju** · 5th July 2021, 09:40 PM

The factory ones I have now are good but the OEM one I had didn't last long

**rick130** · 6th July 2021, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I wondered if the AMC head bolts would be as good as the genuine head bolts also, but apparently (according to Bruce) they're a far better set than the genuine ones. Well, thats not actually what he said, he said it was good that I have the AMC ones because the factory ones are ****.

Really interesting info!

**rick130** · 6th July 2021, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kaaaiju

Got these delivered today!

Rolled or cut threads?

**Kaaaiju** · 6th July 2021, 08:04 AM

Rolled I am pretty sure

Originally Posted by rick130

Rolled or cut threads?

**PhilipA** · 6th July 2021, 11:08 AM

The studs are probably worth more than the car!

Regards PhilipA
Speaking as one who put ARP studs on a 3.9.

**Bohica** · 6th July 2021, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by PhilipA;[URL="tel:3094151"

3094151[/URL]]The studs are probably worth more than the car!

Regards PhilipA
Speaking as one who put ARP studs on a 3.9.

Er no, you haven’t seen the car!,

**LesLeunig** · 7th July 2021, 01:51 PM

On a recent run to Melb from Sth Gippsland - started to hear what sounded like a slipping fan belt but only on slowing down and around 2000rpm when stopping at lights. On way home it became more noticeable but again only on deceleration and disappeared with slight increase in revs. Squeal not evident at any revs when stationary. At home went for a drive and squeal only noticeable after engine at operating temp. Made up a open ended spanner and took off viscous fan and drive belt. Belt ok but some sideways slack in the idler pulley and tensioner pulley - which also had a slight bearing chatter. Purchased parts from Roverlord and package arrived the next day - AusPost almost as quick as Mario and Heather. Fitted new belt, idler and tensioner. Test drive and same squeal when engine warmed up. On Searching forums again - started to think it might be harmonic balancer/pulley or viscous fan bearing...but no squeal when stationary. From further forums maybe rear drive shaft doughnut or auto box as sound may be transmitted along drive line and sounding like originating at front of vehicle. Checked for squeal again today on a drive to get everything at operating temp. Still squeal only under deceleration. Slid under when back home - rear doughnut looks and feels ok - greased shafts and universal joints while there and found that the double universal coupling on the front drive shaft has a slight issue.
Do I pull off shaft and replace universals myself or have it done at a workshop?
Are there any issues driving vehicle without the front shaft fitted.
I’m assuming that the universals are the cause of the squeal.

**Kaaaiju** · 7th July 2021, 05:47 PM

Get an new shaft something like glywn Lewis one it's far superior to OEM and to Tom woods and will handle everything you throw at it

Originally Posted by LesLeunig

On a recent run to Melb from Sth Gippsland - started to hear what sounded like a slipping fan belt but only on slowing down and around 2000rpm when stopping at lights. On way home it became more noticeable but again only on deceleration and disappeared with slight increase in revs. Squeal not evident at any revs when stationary. At home went for a drive and squeal only noticeable after engine at operating temp. Made up a open ended spanner and took off viscous fan and drive belt. Belt ok but some sideways slack in the idler pulley and tensioner pulley - which also had a slight bearing chatter. Purchased parts from Roverlord and package arrived the next day - AusPost almost as quick as Mario and Heather. Fitted new belt, idler and tensioner. Test drive and same squeal when engine warmed up. On Searching forums again - started to think it might be harmonic balancer/pulley or viscous fan bearing...but no squeal when stationary. From further forums maybe rear drive shaft doughnut or auto box as sound may be transmitted along drive line and sounding like originating at front of vehicle. Checked for squeal again today on a drive to get everything at operating temp. Still squeal only under deceleration. Slid under when back home - rear doughnut looks and feels ok - greased shafts and universal joints while there and found that the double universal coupling on the front drive shaft has a slight issue.
Do I pull off shaft and replace universals myself or have it done at a workshop?
Are there any issues driving vehicle without the front shaft fitted.
I’m assuming that the universals are the cause of the squeal.

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