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  1. 28th May 2008, 08:45 PM #1
    JamesB
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    Silver oil

    Changed oils in the driveline of the 130 today and the front diff oil was silver in colour , i.e. like extremely fine metal gliter suspended in the oil. Age of oil unknown , first time since I have owned the truck this oil has been changed so 20000+ ks and no apparent bad noises or lash in diff. The old girl just ticked over 300000 ks the other day so I thought I would give it a birthday. What could it be ? What course of action do I need to take ?
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  2. 28th May 2008, 09:44 PM #2
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    It is most likely some of the swivel grease leaked into the oil contaminating it. I would suspect it is nothing to worry about.
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  3. 28th May 2008, 10:29 PM #3
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    How silver? Lots?

    The rear on my P38A did the same and it had lost some teeth but was still driving fine.

    See Range Rover P38/4.0/4.6 Common Problems and Fixes




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  4. 29th May 2008, 12:50 AM #4
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    Run a magnet through it and let the oil drain off over night. I had a similar excercise with the Disco last year...followed shortly by alot of back lash in the ring & pinion.
    It could also be the main roller bearings on their way out.
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