Forgot to mention, it's a Disco II with a 4 liter V 8 and automatic transmission built for the US market.
My new/used '99 Discovery needs 2 components. If anyone can suggest a
> source (web site) where I may purchase what I need, I would appreciate any
> help you can pass along. I'm in Michigan, the only source local is the
> Landrover dealer in Farmington Hills Michigan.
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> The power steering pump is noisy and is transmitting sound into the cab, so
> I need a pump. New or rebuilt is fine. The dealer wants like $550.00 for > one.
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> Second, the rear drive shaft seems to be out of balance at 60 mph and again
> at 90. It's much more pronounced at 90 mph, you can't drive at that speed
> but for a few seconds. If you go 80 or 100, it's smooth as silk. I've
> isolated the vibration to the rear shaft by removing the tires, then the
> shafts, both front and rear (thus my earlier question about the locking
> diff). As soon as the rear shaft is back on, the vibration is back. >
> The slip yoke seems fine, the U joint feels like new and they take grease
> fine. The rubber coupler looks like new but I have a new one coming from
> the dealer and I will replace it before finally replacing the shaft. I've
> also eliminated the brake drum as a possible source of the vibration (I
> think) as when it spins at speed there is no vibration in the cab (with the
> rear shaft removed) and the drum stays cool. If I pull the hand brake, it
> warms up. So the brake is not dragging during normal operation. >
> Also, it I stand under the vehicle and have my helper run it up to 90, I can
> see the front end of the rear shaft start to blurr slightly. It seems to
> run out only a few thousandths of a inch, but it's all I can find wrong ....
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> So I think I'll need a shaft and once again, the dealer wants like $500 for
> one new. If anyone knows of a good source to purchase one, I'll be > grateful.
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> Thanks for all your help.
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> Mark Osborne
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