Diff Whine in D3

[Gypsy_Pete]

My Dec '05 D3 developed a whine at about 82,000kms. I've had it checked by two Landrover dealers. One said it was the front diff the other claimed it was the rear diff. Both said it is not an issue to worry about. Eventually, when the whine gets louder, it will be the noise rather than any mechanical reason to get the diff replaced. The diffs are ordered as required from the UK as a change over unit at around $1,200.

I haven't noticed any posts regarding diff whine so I guess its not a common issue. Does anyone have any advice (friendly) for me?

Regards, Peter

[Neil P]

...One said it was the front diff the other claimed it was the rear diff. Both said it is not an issue to worry about. Eventually, when the whine gets louder, it will be the noise rather than any mechanical reason to get the diff replaced. The diffs are ordered as required from the UK as a change over unit at around $1,200.....

Front or rear ? What !! ....... Changeover done by whom ? The "noise" IS the sound of failure Pete . Get it sorted
if you intend to keep it . It will get worse and you don't want a failure . I'm in my 8th week waiting for a front
diff on LR warranty ..........
Check the transfer case oil too ..........

[D3Watty]

I have the same issue - noticed a slight whine from my '05 D3 and put it in for a service yesterday. Was told today that I need:

1. A new rear diff (the whine)
2. New brakes all around
3. A new compressor (had been getting intermittent suspension fault warnings but had no issues re sagging or slow to raise - Bruce Lynton have assured me it's not the sensors)
4. New ball joints

$6,000 all up. Question is do I get all this done and hopefully all issues are solved (love the car....or did anyway!) or do I cut my losses and trade it in on a new car as is?

Are their any independent mechanics on the Gold Coast who can look at D3's?

Cheers,
Brett

[Disco3QLD]

Hi,
Might not be relevant, but I had my (09 model) rear diff replaced under warranty @ around 6 months old. The dealer picked it up before I noticed anything & said that there had been a bad batch of diffs for the D3's. It took around 6 weeks to get one in.

[Neil P]

.... A new compressor (had been getting intermittent suspension fault warnings but had no issues re sagging or slow to raise ....

I assume you've changed-out your brake bulbs ?
I'd not be too hasty to buy a new compressor if you've still
got air pressure........ I bet they won't give you a total refund
if it doesn't solve the problem .

[CaverD3]

They bring them in via Catapillar. Known issue of front diff failure on early models.

[Neil P]

... They bring them in via Caterpillar....

At 31 kph for a trackloader , that explains the delay in driving 'em here
Should get Tim Cope and his horse to bring me a diff from Hungary !

[D3Watty]

Haven't checked the brake bulbs - will do. Definitely not rushing into the compressor!

[stig0000]

The front diffs are non for the paint inside flaking off and stuffing up the bearrings..

The compressor there is a new fix for them b4 replacing the pump.. there is a valve block kit for the pump that costs about 400 if i remeber.. there is a full bulletin out on it..

[Neil P]

The front diffs are known for the paint inside flaking off and stuffing up the bearings...

That's been disproved since the replacements without coatings also fail ...