So you are honestly saying that if I want to make sure my truck /wagon is in the best shape possible I am supposed to drop that every oil change? I will if it will keep it running properly. It just seems that the odds of not aligning it properly or any number of other possible issues, both known and unknown that could occur with so many removals and installs would make it , well a risky pain in the ***? So is it really as easy as removing bolts and nuts take off oil then new bolt and nuts put it back up? If this is the recommended way, I will definitely do it, just seems od. where else on the underside needs to be oiled and how often, I seriously want to turn this into a better machine then how I received it.

 

There is a lovely tool you can buy that screws onto the grease gun so you don't have to pull it. I have a 4" needle that I use a lot on my chevy.

Also when I do my oil change (or come back from any off reading that involved water crossings) I have my little list

-grease both drive shafts
-oil and filter
-clean air filter
-go over engine with a rag to get any build up off( I like stuff shiny)

All in all takes me 30 mins every other month (I do a lot of driving)

 

I'm not saying it'll detonate if you don't do it every oil change, just that it is recommended. You could get a sealed unit and run it for a long time and hope for the best.

Once you're used to it, it's a 30 minute procedure that'll make your vehicle live much longer.

 

Hey listen up, I am coming from bmw E30's and Saabs so let me tell you, its a treat to own something where everything is large, in your face and tough. I love crawling under a vehicle, getting comfortable and making sure everything is looking and acting the way it should. It is just astounding to own a vehicle that looks great both clean and dirty, amazing! I need all of you guys as I know nothing in terms of these rigs. I am a firm believer in the fact that if you spend a few dollars now it will save you plenty in the future. Too many wait until something goes wrong before they actually look at the problem. If it aint broke don't fix it has nothing to do with maintenance. I am already full of questions, The PO was using synth oil and now I am being told to use Dino? I am all for synth when it comes to any fluid/grease etc, I love that they are tougher and more advanced, I still do 5000km oil changes with synthetic, the oil may last longer but the crap that is floating in it is still the same crap as before. anyways, ty so much, I value everything here and will be watching and learning. cheers

 

Just some food for thought. (just my observation) When LR designed the drive train with the t-case and axle where they are it had a diesel engine in it. The exhaust pipe was on the other side of the vehicle.

When they crammed this v8 into it they put that blasted catalytic converter right next to it and that is what cooks the grease out of the shaft and causes said failure.

I never looked into the failure rating on the prop shaft on the diesel motor but I imagine it's much more forgiving with the maintenance.

 

Has anybody tried to make a heat shield?


QUOTE=FlyingZebra34;445900]Just some food for thought. (just my observation) When LR designed the drive train with the t-case and axle where they are it had a diesel engine in it. The exhaust pipe was on the other side of the vehicle.

When they crammed this v8 into it they put that blasted catalytic converter right next to it and that is what cooks the grease out of the shaft and causes said failure.

I never looked into the failure rating on the prop shaft on the diesel motor but I imagine it's much more forgiving with the maintenance.[/QUOTE]

 

You have an inch or 2 in between and not enough room for anything truly effective but I haven't seen anyone try

I'm sure it's possible if you're creative haha

 

To be fair the V8 was around before the Td5, and it's a similar issue on the D1 but the D1 doesn't use a double cardan joint.

 

So basically its just the cat causing the issue then? I live where there are no emission tests , I might just delete it then the problem will be solved. Any possible adverse effects from removing the cat?

 

Besides polluting and a constant check engine light you still have the exhaust pipe right there.