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wastedd Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Feb 2010 Odometer: 43
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:11 am Post subject: Driving without front prop. Disco1
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Hi all, Quick stupid question.
Can I get away without my front prop shaft for a couple of days? 30 mph max, light town driving. Keep the rev low, accelerate slowly etc, etc
I took it off when replacing the clutch slave cylinder to aid access and found out it only had 2 bolts holding it at the front diff end, Plus the nylocs are knackered, they came off without a spanner, bloody close one, could have been a disaster. I have ordered new nuts/bolts but cant bare to be without a car until they arrive.
Cheers
Wastedd
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teamidris Mud Obsessed
Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Odometer: 3372 Location: Staffordshire UK
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:33 am Post subject:
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Can't see why not Series LR used to eat diffs with V8 in and abuse. Would have thought disco would last a long time if you drove it normally It's not viscous 4x4 or anything like that is it?
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per_ardua Articulating
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Odometer: 546 Location: north west
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:36 am Post subject:
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yes, in difflock, if you have to, but not recommended as could cause transmission problems and /or tyre wear on corners especially around town.
It shouldn't be too hard to get eight nuts and bolts, obviously depends where you live of course.
I have driven from North Yorkshire to Billing without a front propshaft in a 110 a few years ago (bought prop shaft at show)
all motorway miles and gingerly driven.
Personally I would walk for a few days,
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diff22000 Neil Diamond lookalike
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Odometer: 9291 Location: Luton Beds
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:41 am Post subject:
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I drove home from cornwall with only one prop. Replaced the uj when I got home and had no problems.
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wizard Just got MTs
Joined: 18 May 2004 Odometer: 119 Location: Cardiff
1990 Land Rover Discovery
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 9:12 am Post subject:
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It will be fine so long as you take it easy on acceleration.
Handling will be a bit different though.
wizard
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gripper Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Odometer: 187 Location: Skegness, formerly Otley, Yorkshire
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 9:16 am Post subject:
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driving in difflock with no front prop will not cause any problems at all as the diff cannot wind up without load front and back providing it is not a viscous coupling.
if you have to physically select diff lock by pushing the transfer lever to the left then it is manual and will be absolutely fine.
i drove around for 3 months without a front prop without any problems and didn't have to stick to 30mph either.
just drive it as normal, of course if you go off road you'll probably find it difficulty but that goes without saying.
a bloke in our club has not had a front prop on for almost a year and he drives like your typical 18year old saxo pilot and his disco's fine.
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wastedd Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Feb 2010 Odometer: 43
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 9:23 am Post subject:
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Cheers all,
Confirmed what I thought. I have already popped around the block to test the clutch operation and it drove fine.
Thanks again
Wastedd
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wizard Just got MTs
Joined: 18 May 2004 Odometer: 119 Location: Cardiff
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 11:51 am Post subject:
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I have a set of 8 nuts, bolts and washers in my ebay shop if required.
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Gerard
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dieseljim Guest
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 2:26 pm Post subject:
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Handling is sometimes a bit different, as the front suspension tends to "lift up" as there is no axle torque twisting (well, that's how i describe it, not sure of the proper term for it)
but you'll find the vehicle a bit quicker, it's amazing how much power an extra axle can sap from the engine.
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wastedd Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Feb 2010 Odometer: 43
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject:
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Cheers wizard but already got them ordered.
It really does feel a bit quicker but I put it down to me being worried about going to fast. I'm surprised it really is noticable.
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burko_uk Off-Road Guru
Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Odometer: 1017
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 4:47 pm Post subject:
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It will be fine - series trucks and early 110 had 2wd as an option anyway.
I guy I know has converted his 109 to permanant 2wd (not sure why) and it runs fine.
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TheBigPurpleOne Off-Road Guru
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Odometer: 1692 Location: Macclesfield
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 4:20 pm Post subject:
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yea i drove round for months in rwd when the front prop snapped at 70mph, drifted nicely, only died when diff stripped due to some grrrrrr4%$£ pulling out in front of me lol
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wastedd Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Feb 2010 Odometer: 43
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject:
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Front prop now back on.
Had no problems driving with just rear for a few days.
Cheers again ....
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