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Landy Andy:
brought defender 1 month ago but now find that front diff has been contaminated with water?
Have drained filled, drained and filled but oil still grey and metallic.


Can i complain?
How do i know if diff is <edit>?

It still works,but id buy from reputable well known supplier with 3 months warranty. but don't want fail at 3 months 1 day????????

Thanks in advance Andy

Mark_Solesbury:
Worth changing the Swivel oil aswell?

Landy Andy:
How do you change swivel oil?

Difficult?

Does this mean that more parts may have been damaged by water?

BK:
There are two half inch square steel bolt tops on back of wheel hub(near chrome shiny ball things) one at the top and one at the bottom ,undo em both and drain oil out and fill em with one shot grease instead,one shot grease is in a pouch and there is just enough in one pouch to do one side so buy two,they are about a fiver each,when you are doing it take the front wheel off its easier and put the steering on full lock,warm the grease up a bit b4 you put it in that also makes it easier. Dont 4 get to put the bottom bolt back in b4 you fill it up!!!! :lol:

BK:
Its not likely that the diff is damaged unless its whining or making funny noises but CHANGE ALL the oils in the diffs and axles SOON and if you are planning on going off road (under deep water) put extended breathers to axles and t box and g box,and it might be worth giving the dealer a b*****ing cos all this should have been checked if you bought the car from a reputable supplier.............oh and buy a big tool kit you will probs need it now youve got a landy :lol:

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