Front Diff(s)

[Houm_WA]

I just got a check-up on my LR3. I had the techs road test it and they said that the front diff was making "a little" whining. Now, if mine is making a little whining then it is really a little, because the RS Sliders amplifies any noises.

That said, what I want to know is why the front diffs are being changed? The tech today said that other than the noise, it's not a big deal. Meaning it isn't going to be bad for the diff or cause adverse performance. So, have the LR3 diffs out there been changed out due to whining as a means for dealerships to make some money (even as warranty work, individual dealer service departments get paid by LR)?...or is it expected that a whiny diff will become a vibrating diff and that will lead to a locked up diff....?

Thoughts?

 

[blackforestham]

Double dipper. See lrr.

 

[brettmess24]

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[Dave Legacy]

Will fresh fluid help if you catch the problem early?

 

[Houm_WA]

My fluid was changed a few months ago (maybe 6) as well as the breather cap TSB. Fluid looked great...

 

[brettmess24]

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[Houm_WA]

brett...I said my oil looked great, and you concluded that it was on its way out?

I'm not sure I follow your logic.

I have 88,000 on the clock. I don't tow but I do take it off-road about 6 times a year.

 

[brettmess24]

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[Houm_WA]

Brett, I'm the original owner and it has not gotten worse. It's actually only noticeable above 60 mph or so and it does go away when I let off the gas. The thing is...the entire "sound signature" of my vehicle changed when the RS Sliders were installed. I figured that the condition of the fluid is the best indicator. It was in great shape. Good color and consistency and no metal flakes.

...and I am like you; I'd rather pay my $250 deductible now than $3500 later. That's the approach I'm going to take, but I'm going to wait until as close to 100k miles as I can.

 

[brettmess24]

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