Thread: Pretty sure I need a new tranny

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

Thanks JC. I'm heading in to see Rovertech tomorrow. The noise is from the front and is really bad when engine braking. It definitely not engine related.

Kev will sort you out☺ ssy hi from me. I just read my reply it sounds like i meant you can fit a d4 rear diff in place of the front which is obviously not what i meant😅

OK. So visited Keven today and one of his guys took a whole half a block to determine it's the front diff that's gone. A quick check of the oil confirmed as metal was visible as is ran out of the diff.

So $1750 for a recond unit or $2850 for a factory refurbished jobby?

JC, Thanks for your guidance and Keven says Hi back. Says you're a great guy but couldn't understand how you had time to look on here

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

OK. So visited Keven today and one of his guys took a whole half a block to determine it's the front diff that's gone. A quick check of the oil confirmed as metal was visible as is ran out of the diff

How many kms and had the oil been changed regularly do you know?

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

How many kms and had the oil been changed regularly do you know?

Car has circa 250k on the clock.

Not sure when fluids last changed but previous owner was fastidious with his maintenance so expect/suspect they would have been changed at some point. I had been considering doing all the fluids (will do now, of course!...horse...gate....bolted?.....) at next service. The guys at Rovertech said they are seeing a lot of them, so much so they carry a number in stock. Apparently only 700mls of oil is a problem.

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

OK. So visited Keven today and one of his guys took a whole half a block to determine it's the front diff that's gone. A quick check of the oil confirmed as metal was visible as is ran out of the diff.

So $1750 for a recond unit or $2850 for a factory refurbished jobby?

JC, Thanks for your guidance and Keven says Hi back. Says you're a great guy but couldn't understand how you had time to look on here

I think you will find a brand new unit for around $1400.

Originally Posted by Milton477

I think you will find a brand new unit for around $1400.

Interesting. Where from? I've had a quick look on Rimmer and Island 4x4 and they were significantly more expensive than that.

Sorry, got a bit ahead of myself.
Had a brand new D3 rear diff costing $1895.00 + labour fitted by MR Automotive in October last year.

Originally Posted by Milton477

Sorry, got a bit ahead of myself.
Had a brand new D3 rear diff costing $1895.00 + labour fitted by MR Automotive in October last year.

No worries. I got a little excited........

A diff mob will do $1650 fitted. But I think I'm going to go with $1925 (my quoted price in an earlier post was was ex GST) from Rovertech for vehicle familiarity and peace of mind. I'll also get all the fluids changed.