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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
That's a shame.
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8th Oct 2011 5:31 pm |
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Dave Member Since: 04 Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere Near You Posts: 2666 |
Tell Evans Halshaw that it has been inspected by an independent LR specialist and they have informed you that there is a fault with the rear diff. I don't think they could refuse to repair/replace it unless their warranty doesn't cover the parts involved. ______________________
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8th Oct 2011 8:15 pm |
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heliosuk Member Since: 08 Oct 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 118 |
If it is indeed the diff then there is a low level repair a dealer can carry out under Ltsb 000324.
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8th Oct 2011 9:48 pm |
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bigalf1961 Member Since: 14 Mar 2011 Location: manchester Posts: 846 |
evans halshaw is part of the pendragon group stratstones is also partof that group see if thay can inter branch the repair ie surgest to them that cause stratstone is part of group get them to diagnose thay are not going to argue with a l/r dealer that is part of group get l/r dealer to repair and send the bill in group to evanshalshaw its worth a try and its a win win situation rainy-city
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9th Oct 2011 5:25 am |
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nicam Member Since: 21 Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 |
I have had that "drone " from the back for around a year - my dealer listened to it, thought it it was marginal and intermittent (true) and, after checking how long the warranty lasted for, suggested leaving it until it got worse, then claim. I have done that and have just had a new diff fitted last week - they stripped the old one and it wasn`t the bearings that can be changed that were the problem - the warranty people wanted to inspect the unit and then said OK, so I`m now back to quiet motoring. So at Four and a Half years and 97,000 miles old I am quite pleased with my value for money extended warranty!! Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly! |
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10th Oct 2011 9:35 am |
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Bill Turner Member Since: 08 Jul 2008 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 977 |
Must be catching mine sounds like (and I am old enough to remember) a tram.It has a deep sounding rumble which turns into a steady moaning (no its not the wife she is still at home) and the reverse when slowing down.
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24th Oct 2011 5:16 pm |
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Whittler Member Since: 10 Mar 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 41 |
Hi Bill, I really feel your pain
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24th Oct 2011 6:26 pm |
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nicam Member Since: 21 Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 |
I didn`t see a bill for fitting the new diff on mine, but was told that a new diff was about £800. Apparently the dealer can only do the "Low Level" repair if it proves to be the bearings that Land Rover list as available parts. Other bearings (which were the problem with my diff - but don`t ask me which ones!), aren`t available as a LR spare part so the whole diff is replaced. (This is dealer supplied information, so please treat as such!) The vehicle is 4 1/2 years old, but under extended warranty, and the diff is covered. As an result of fixing the Rumble at the back of the car, I could then hear something similar at the front, but only at lower speeds, such as slowing when approaching junctions - a rhythmic rumble best describes it. The front tyres were getting close to the minimum limit and I wanted to put on Winter tyres so changed them all for new Wintrac 4 extremes`s last weekend and the noise disappeared completely!! I have no idea why the old tyres (wranglers) did this, and have never heard of a problem like this before. Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly! |
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25th Oct 2011 8:21 am |
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 |
I was in the warranty dilema when mine ran out two years ago. So far, I have paid our about £168 for repairs, (new key and power steering resovior/ fluid change.
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25th Oct 2011 12:41 pm |
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D-Man Member Since: 05 Aug 2010 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 277 |
Just had the same experience with mine (just over 4 years old, bought 18 months ago but I paid £600 to extend the warranty - how lucky was that?!). Have to say, had fantastic service over the whole issue from Ottons (Westover) in Salisbury...diagnosis Monday, booked in for 'Level 1' fix on Thursday but not suitable so replacement diff authority obtained from warranty assessor and new diff fitted on Friday - picked car up at end of Friday. Great work by them and I can't thank them enough - and I have a quiet Freelander again! Hate to think how much it would've cost but I'm assuming a lot more than my warranty extension. |
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30th Oct 2011 4:27 pm |
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nicam Member Since: 21 Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 |
I paid £430 for the "Select" Extended Warranty as the car had passed the 75k miles limit for "Approved" Warranty when it was taken out in April - maximum payout is £3000 on this scheme, so the repair obviously didn`t cost more than that!!! Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly! |
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31st Oct 2011 9:58 am |
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frankreid Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: HARTLEPOOL Posts: 56 |
Took mine into Stratston Stockton this morning with the same noise as you have been talking about. After a road test, I was advised tat it could be the Diff or the fact that I am very close to replacing the rear tyres, advised to get them done and see if the noise goes away.
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31st Oct 2011 6:44 pm |
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nicam Member Since: 21 Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 |
The dealer took my diff out one afternoon, the warranty inspector saw it the following morning, the new diff was then fitted and I got the car back that day, so not too many hours involved I guess. But if they have to strip and rebuild the diff as well (mine was a straight replacement), a bit longer! Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly! |
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31st Oct 2011 7:55 pm |
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frankreid Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: HARTLEPOOL Posts: 56 |
THANKS.. R9 FLR |
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31st Oct 2011 8:03 pm |
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