diff problem?

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Strange low speed maneuvering slowing,jumping from the front wheels seems to go away at higher speed. Think maybe something in the front dif or t box. I have gear oil covering lower plate on t box and drum area.Would this get cleaned out by draining from plug or require more.

I was told 2 seals, 1 on the auto trans side, had to be replaced for $700. I don't have.Maybe a head gasket and valve covers to for another $800>. Barely dripping but I am concerned about the jumping. 96 disco auto v8 ,maybe It will wear away? I can do minor stuff if I have to.Thanks

Steve · Accepted Answer

You haven't got the transfer box (centre diff.) locked have you?Steve

news · Answer

The lever appears to the right not locked but it feels like something is winding up in there like the front wheels don't want to turn.but with gas they do.Over 10 mph I dont Notice it yet until I slow down to stop .Maybe I have to open the cover. @#$%

Mr.Nice. · Answer

check the adjuctment of your handbrake shoes. sometimes the shoes still rub the drum a little when the handbrake is off (is it a 'hand' brake where you are?) and this causes the front propshaft to judder sometimes at low speed.

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

AJG · Answer

In message , news  writesClassic symptom of centre diff either not releasing or locked up for some other reason ... Do the obvious before the difficult - handbrake on, take it out of gear and jack up a front wheel, you should be able to rotate it in both directions with the front prop turning, if not it's diff investigation time.Start with the linkage to make the lever is actually connected to the box before doing anything major ... if the diff-lock indicator goes on and off chances are it's ok, if permanently 'on' the linkage is probably not doing it's job for whatever reason, if permanently 'off' the bulb or switch may be faulty anyway! If it doesn't look right, investigate the linkages.Then look at the t/box itself!

news · Answer

Lever and light work good, but does anyone know if you can drive with the under 10 mpg noises from the t box and or could this be the front dif gears making noise, for extended mileage with out damage. I might not do anything to service this until summer. Later  leaking may be from the gasket or plug but It seems to have gotten darker from dirt or something and I have the characteristic clonk or clunk when I shift into reverse.

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