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kweese

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Van
Posts: 62

Something Loose on Rear end

I seem to have something loose in my drive shaft somewhere or something. I'm not a mechanic.

Basically, when I release the clutch I feel a clunk and something is loose when I disengage the clutch. I can slowly release the clutch and minimize this though. Also, when I'm coming to a stop and the car is still in gear, it clunks again as if something isnt tight. Sometimes when I'm coming to a stop it also feels like something is sliding out from under the car. Any suggestions on where I should start trouble shooting? The Rear Splines have been replaced and this didnt really solve the problem.

Sorry bros... It's a TD5 110 1999

Last edited by kweese on 18th Sep 2015 9:02am. Edited 1 time in total

14th Sep 2015 9:18pm

Harry.O

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 727

As a first port of call I would check your prop UJs and A-frame ball-joint then all the bushes.

14th Sep 2015 10:11pm

kevinf

Member Since: 12 Apr 2011
Location: sheffield
Posts: 55

hi

you didn't mention what model defender it is? a quick check would be the half shaft drive flanges just pop the rubber caps off the centre of the wheels, with the hand brake on try and rock the rear wheels back and forth and see how much free movement there is in the splines excessive wear in this area is very common and cheap to rectify! though some 90 models have one piece half shafts so this may not apply

hope this helps

15th Sep 2015 10:16am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2363

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

I'd put my money on the A frame ball joint. Take a look at the trailing arm bushes too.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

15th Sep 2015 11:53am

Ranger

Member Since: 17 Nov 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 75

2003 Defender 110 Td5 G4 LE Zambezi Silver

Changed the A frame ball joint/bracket complete, last week, the change is massive, no slack in the drive now, well worth it for 30 quid.

15th Sep 2015 12:11pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6772

Also check drive flanges Ray
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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

15th Sep 2015 12:13pm

wyvern

Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2148

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

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15th Sep 2015 12:19pm

Silver Back

Member Since: 11 Jun 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 409

1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Coniston Green

LOL'age

15th Sep 2015 7:40pm

Triggerfinger

Member Since: 18 Aug 2015
Location: landyrotty
Posts: 129

Not planning a trip to the Uk via france ??

You could get some importee's at Calais to hang on underneath and tell you what's loose

Il bet you get plenty of offers

15th Sep 2015 9:53pm

kweese

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Van
Posts: 62

I saw this part on paddocks

Part Number DA1129ULTRA

It's high articulation. Would this be ok with stock suspension? It's britpart-

? Or would I be better off buying the lemford one and pulling the old one out of the fulcrum bracket?

19th Sep 2015 7:11pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3248

Leave the ****part one where it is and get one of these

http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/a-fr...n-housing/

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2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold
2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold
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19th Sep 2015 9:29pm

CDN38

Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
Location: Courtenay, BC
Posts: 729

Not sure high articulation A frame ball joint will do much if you are running stock retained springs. Even with a 2" lift, your articulation is being limited by the amount of drop you get.

20th Sep 2015 6:51am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6346

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Did my A frame ball joint yesterday with stock item. Great improvement - just surprised how much of an improvement it can make.

Good luck.

20th Sep 2015 7:25am

kweese

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Van
Posts: 62

did you do it yourself?

How difficult was it to punch out the old ball joint assembly?

20th Sep 2015 8:16am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6346

Replaced the whole thing incl fulcrum.....understand they aren't easy.

20th Sep 2015 9:05am

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