Thread: Disco 2 vibration issue

An exploded double cardon joint can be quite dramatic so should be ruled-out first. Its the double uni joint on the front prop-shaft which ex-factory has non-greasable unis. Best to remove the shaft, at least from the TC end and make sure the joint moves smoothly in all directions, as it can be hard to detect as partly-siezed whilst in situ.

G'day Craig,

Welcome to AULRO - you saw my suggestion over at the other place... so we'll see what else comes up..

If you do a search on propshaft or driveshaft you should find lots more information.

Hopefully it's something simple - but the front double cardan joint failure can get nasty very fast - so best be cautious..

There are a few Townsville members here too - so good chance someone can put you on to a local who can help.

Cheers, Mark

Could be a few things.

Engine mounts, Front prop, tyres....etc

Ok Thanks guys you have prompted me to look closer. I can feel movement in the DC joint in one of the Unis so I am guessing that is where the issue is.

Question (pardon my ignorance here) can it be driven with the front driveshaft removed for a short time? Or can someone recommend ANYONE here in t'ville that can do this repair for me super quick. I am happy to pay in cash or beer but I simply do not have the time to do it myself or have the vehicle off the road. I have a regular mechanic but he is like the doctor. You need to book 2 weeks ahead.

If any of you have done one of these before I am happy to help in any way possible but as I said I need this vehicle on the road as it is my main drive.

Regards
Craig

Craig,

If you can lock your centre diff - you can drive it as a rear wheel drive.

What year is it? Do you have a diff lock leaver in the car?

Mark

Nope, sorry no diff lock only the high/low range handle

Year is 2001
Craig

Craig,

Its possible that you may still have the diff lock internals in the transfer case..

If that is the case you can lock it manually from underneath with a 10 mm spanner.

These might help:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery/...m-spanner.html

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/39956-cdl-d2s.html

BTW.. without a locked centre diff - if you take the shaft out - it won't drive.

As far as hands on help... either with the car - or drinking your beer

Unfortunately I'm a bit far away!

Good luck with it...

Mark

Thanks to all who have contributed.

After discovering that my vehicle is in the band of builds that DOESN'T have the manual diff lock (yes after removing the entire centre console etc) at around 2 am this morning, I am still in the begging paddock for a swift repair.

As I pump up the tyres on the pushbike, can any T'ville members who are mechanics (bush or otherwise) check their diaries and see if they can fit in a very sad disco 2 for what seeems like a fairly simple repair?

All offers will be much appreciated and rewarded hansomely.

Craig