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Thread: Discovery 2 Propshaft Failures

  1. 11th February 2009, 11:42 AM #1
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    Discovery 2 Propshaft Failures

    Guys,

    I am on the final hurdle proving that the problem with the Discovery 2 front propshaft is a design fault to Land Rover.

    I just need to know specifically what engine and gearbox you guys have experienced the front propshaft damage on.

    If you could please vote in the above poll i'd appreciate it.

    If there's anything you want to share, age, mileage, and any details of what happened when the shaft broke or any communication you made with Land Rover that would also be greatly appreciated.

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    David.
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  2. 11th February 2009, 01:14 PM #2
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    It does seem to be a design fault to me, especially when you consider how many have failed and it doesn't matter if the car has a lift or not, there is a way to make them last longer, have them fitted with the heavier duty 1310 Hardie Spicer greasable unis, but really you shouldn't have to if it was designed properly in the first place.

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  3. 11th February 2009, 01:39 PM #3
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    oops..negate my poll vote of TD5 Auto...just saw Poll on front page that said what type of D2 engine/ transmission...didnt realise it was in relation to propshaft failure...sorry,

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  4. 11th February 2009, 02:42 PM #4
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    mine began to fail at 214k, i noticed the clunking sound n had a look and all the bearings in the double cardin had completely decintergrated, front uni was still fine, however had a full rebuild with all greasble ones and even put a nipple in the slip joint
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  5. 11th February 2009, 02:50 PM #5
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    My theory is that it related to the air conditioning...

    The D/C joint has water constantly dripped on it, it lives on a constant diet of grinding paster effetively.

    I've fiited a D2 front shaft to the Defender. No probs to date, & the a/c drips to one side.

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  6. 11th February 2009, 03:18 PM #6
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    Crap. I clicked on the poll before I entered the thread. I have never had prop shaft problems but it is a TD5 Auto.

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  7. 11th February 2009, 03:28 PM #7
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    Good Luck,
    Mine went at about 120,000k's
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery/...goes-bang.html
    I concur with aircon drain being the issue

    I think if you are successful in this case, Land Rover will be brought to their knees
    Land Rover Design faults, lets list em

    The D2 is one
    TD5 engine
    propshaft
    oil in the harness
    oil pump bolt
    3 amigos
    fuel line chaffing
    brittle coolant and radiator hoses
    rear airbag suspension
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  8. 11th February 2009, 04:22 PM #8
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    OK. Granted. So is it feasible to extend the drain pipe and avoid the problem?

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  9. 11th February 2009, 04:38 PM #9
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    OK. Granted. So is it feasible to extend the drain pipe and avoid the problem?

    Alan
    Yes, using irrigation type fittings.

    Franz has done that on his unit.
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  10. 11th February 2009, 04:51 PM #10
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    Cool, that's what I was thinking. Used the same of thing extending the diff breathers on the series

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