Guess what - my 190 back diff whines

[190 daz]

Guess what - my 190 back diff whines !! and my tapits a noisy !

I know it's a common problem - but I've never managed to find out what it is that's causing the diff noise - and more importantly the best solution. I've tried two second hand diffs and they have both been as bad - and I can't seem to find anywhere that refurbishes the diffs. I do know a knew one is around £900 and as the care is a 1994 model that's a bit much to spend.

Also I'm after some information on changing the tapits - I know there are hydraulic and I know they can be a pain to change (especially someone of my limited ability) but that's the sum of my knowledge.

I'd appreciate any advice on both these problems.

Thanks ...

 

[jaymanek]

Hi mate,

if youve tried two diffs, are you sure its the diff and not the gearbox.. from inside the car its hard to tell sometimes!

Jay

 

[190 daz]

Still think it's the Diff

Thanks for your quick response - Still think it's the Diff - the "experts" told me so and there was a different noise with each new diff - plus the fact if my boot is full the noise is particularly dampened.

So I am pretty sure it is the diff ? but is there another way to find out ? (apart from taking it to a main dealer). And if it is defiantly the diff what is it that is actually knackered ? the diff gears ? or a bearing somewhere ? and what?s the best course of action to get it fixed ? without buying a new one.

 

[Loff]

If you are stuck there is a company in Cumbria who will overhaul the diff. They are called Cumbria Transmissions and are based in Ulverston