The diff-lock selector lever on my new 110 is very vague in its operation, engaging feels fairly positive but when disengaging it doesn't go fully across to the right, it springs back to an almost centre position like the main gearstick.

Are they all like this or could this be a fault? I have noticed that if I engage diff-lock whilst travelling straight forward then straight away disengage, the light stays on as though there is some wind up so I am wondering if this issue could be causing the noise from the transmission and box? ie is my diff-lock sticking on?
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Andy

110 2.4d XS CSW

Mine is much the same. Sometimes it's like flicking a switch on and off, other times it's like stirring a spoon in porridge. Always seems to work though. Occasionally (last week-end for example) the light does take a little while to go off. I doubt whether there was any wind-up since all the driving leading up to where I disengaged it was on loose gravel.
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2007 Defender 110
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV

Hmm, rules that out as a possible cause then.

Cheers for the reply
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Andy

110 2.4d XS CSW

Christ Andy, you are a professional worrier!

Most Defender transfer boxs feel vague at best, the diff light will invariably stay on after you have disengaed it, especially if you are on tarmac, normally goes off when you change gear, or go into reverse, it will also go out straight away if it feels like it, it's a Defender If you really want to get the light off put 2 wheels on grass or mud and it will go off straight away as the resistance of tarmac keeps the slightest tension in the diff, whereas mud or grass will release it.

My first proper off-roader toy was a V8 90 CSW with Santana box, I gave it death every weekend and drove it to work Monday to Friday, sold it after 3 years to a mate who converted it to a Truck Cab trialler and it is still going strong, it also had the better half shafts and Salisbury diffs, but the transfer box was standard.

Don't worry mate, I know you had a shocking experience with your last one, but give it a chance, I am with you on the roof alignment, that doesn't look right, and there are issues with the gearboxes, the transfer boxes are the same as the 200, 300 and TD5's according to my local dealers.
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2007 Defender 90 XS Station Wagon
2008 Disco 3 HSE
Audi A5 3.0L TDI Quattro - WOW
Volvo V70 D5 - GONE
1995 300 Tdi with lots of toys - GONE

BB, not worried really, just trying to pre-empt the inevitable dealer fob off.

All I want is to buy a Defender get in and drive it on and off road. Something is causing the racket from the transmission, if i can point the dealer in the right direction there is half a chance that they can fix it

I don't want to spend £28k on a motor then spend half the time trying to get faults sorted.
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Andy

110 2.4d XS CSW

Last edited by CFB on 17th Jul 2008 10:05pm. Edited 1 time in total

I too hammered my 3.5v8 with the bomb proof lt85.

It was an iff in doubt floor the v8 approach!
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Mike
2.4TDCi 90CWS XS
300TDi Discovery

Mines the same,,,
On a couple of occasions,, had to drive in reverse, and lock to lock, to get it to release,
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Mahn
'95 Disco 300 Tdi
'08 Defender 110
www.aulro.com

TJ101 wrote:

Mines the same,,,
On a couple of occasions,, had to drive in reverse, and lock to lock, to get it to release,

Me too, standard way to remove wind-up. One turn of the wheel to the right and reverse always clears it.
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Andy

110 2.4d XS CSW