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I better ask this before I break something...
muddyweb:
The 2wd / 4wd is true of vehicles like the Series Land Rover... they (for the most part) don't have full time 4wd
Wind-up is what happens when your diff lock is engaged and the wheels are trying to turn at different speeds (going round corners for example)
You get a build-up of energy in the drivetrain which will be released when a wheel loses traction sufficiently to slip.
It often manifests itself when you try to disengage the diff lock, but the light won't go out. It stays 'stuck' in a locked condition.
Reversing for a few meters whilst turning from side to side will usually cure this.
gords:
--- Quote from: "muddyweb" ---You get a build-up of energy in the drivetrain which will be released when a wheel loses traction sufficiently to slip.
--- End quote ---
Is that the only "release" or does it have the potential to actually break something?
muddyweb:
In *very* extreme cases, damage can be caused. This is only likley to happen if you keep the 4wd locked whilst driving around on tarmac though.. On the slippery stuff (even on grass) there is normally sufficient opportunity for the wind up to release periodically.
The LR drivetrain is reasonably tough if you look after it.
gords:
Thanks for the very helpful replies. It does mean that I've got no excuse now though :wink:
gords:
OK, so I've done a couple of laning trips which were muddy and slippery so I mainly used low/diff lock.
I went to Whaddon where it was very muddy and very slippery so again I was in low/diff lock.
Bramcote was a similar story.
Now then, I'm doing the Wales laning trip this weekend and I understand the terrain is varied. Therefore, my question is - what situations/terrains fully require diff lock and which do not (i.e. do not!)?
I'm sure this is a "situation specific" thing, but any guidance and/or general rules would be welcome :)
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