Thread: 3rd rear diff

If I was in your shoes, and they fail again,
I would change the oil in the transfer case & gearbox and have it checked for any apparent issues, then change the diff to aftermarket so you can get some enjoyment.

I would also research the lemon laws and drop a copy on the dealers desk so they know your line of thought.

I wonder if LRA is prepared to nominate an alternate dealer.

No way I'd buy a new vehicle and pay for a change out to make it work,it's a Land Rover not a Tojo. Pat

Anyone know why land rover went away from the Salisbury type diff??

Cheers Rod

Update:

Hi guys,

My car was towed yesterday to Trivetts at Alexandria. They called today and said they were looking at it and "getting advice" before they get back to me tomorrow.

I am waiting for the phone call and a reason for my continuing diff issues and how they intend to fix it. If this repair does not work and I am left with the same problem I will use my right under the Australian consumer and fair trading laws to ask for either a refund or replacement.
The vehicle can be deemed a "lemon", which has been faulty since purchase. The constant failed attempts to fix it have failed and as a result the product is considered faulty. No different to getting a refund for a faulty toaster. This is the advice I have been given by the ACCC AND FAIR TRADING NSW.
So I wait for Trivetts solution. That failing I will have my solicitor put together a letter for a refund or replacement which I will be giving to my dealer.

More news tomorrow. ........



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Originally Posted by 1nando

Update:

Hi guys,

My car was towed yesterday to Trivetts at Alexandria. They called today and said they were looking at it and "getting advice" before they get back to me tomorrow.

I am waiting for the phone call and a reason for my continuing diff issues and how they intend to fix it. If this repair does not work and I am left with the same problem I will use my right under the Australian consumer and fair trading laws to ask for either a refund or replacement.
The vehicle can be deemed a "lemon", which has been faulty since purchase. The constant failed attempts to fix it have failed and as a result the product is considered faulty. No different to getting a refund for a faulty toaster. This is the advice I have been given by the ACCC AND FAIR TRADING NSW.
So I wait for Trivetts solution. That failing I will have my solicitor put together a letter for a refund or replacement which I will be giving to my dealer.

More news tomorrow. ........



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Any word??


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Originally Posted by 67hardtop

Anyone know why land rover went away from the Salisbury type diff??

Cheers Rod

Its was a cost cutting exercise, diff center is same as P38 so they only needed to flip a housing to make it work - worst decision ever.

Originally Posted by 1nando

After warranty runs out I will be looking at a les Richmond automotive rear Ford 9 inch diff and Ashcroft built front diff with the works, axles, cvs, arb lockers and hopefully make it bullet proof.

Has anyone here used les Richmond automotive before? Opinion?

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Agreed this is the best current option for Defender P38 Diff Replacement, I am getting a car built with them using one of those diffs but opted for Truhi9 and 35spline, I hear they have done around 5 or more Defender P38 Rover9 diffs now with no dramas and as far as reccomending Les Richmond Automotives workmanship, you'd be hard pressed to find any shop better in the world.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Its was a cost cutting exercise, diff center is same as P38 so they only needed to flip a housing to make it work - worst decision ever.

Why they didn't just hypoid the rover with stronger internals is beyond me. Pat