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Old May 6, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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I have a 2001 Discovery 2 that is running rough. over the past few years I have replaced the head gaskets, timeing chain, rear diff and the trans.Just this weekend I replaced the plugs, wire and coils. I am getting a shaking when I drive about 15-20 mph and again when I go over 75. I do not believe it is the tires because it goes away around 40 - 50 mph. Any help would be great.
 

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Old May 6, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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A. Front propshaft, if still the oem style, is about to snap and tear into transmission. Inspect - if the double joint end has no grease fittings, or if they have not been greased (like every oil change), there is a rebuild article in the tech area (under $100 parts), or there are aftermarket shafts.

B. Rubber rotoflex coupling at rear shaft have tears?
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Thanks for the tip, I am having a hard time finding the tech section to rebuild. Any direction you can provide would be great.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Thanks for the tip. That was the issue! Running smooth now.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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I don't drive my 2001 D2 over 60 MPH anymore - period.
Saves gas and I figure wear and tear.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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what was your issue...A or B
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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and for those needing it the link to the tech area for propshaft rebuild is

https://landroverforums.com/forum/ge...rebuild-29302/
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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The issue was A. Two universal joints on the front shaft were bad. I replaced them all and also replaced the rubber coupling while I had it apart.
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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thanks for clarifying the issue had me wondering. Dose anyone know if you can drive a D2 with the front shaft out?
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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If you can lock the CDL (with wrench on the spud or with a shifter) then yes
 
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