Hello all:

I posted a few weeks back on a whining/whistling problem. I just took the my 99 Disco in and they said the noise was coming from the transfer case and it would need to be replaced ($3200). Also they said that my aftermarket brake pads in the front had worn into the rotors and need replacement also ($1050). I'm not sure if I really would like to pay that since that is probably how much the car is worth on its own. Are any of these fixes things I would be able to do myself? Also has anyone heard or had a similar problem with their transfer case?? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Sam

 

Sam,

The brakerotors and padsare relatively easy to change out. My kit is $202.75 and you can see the components at http://www.eurotekapg.com/catalog/it...71/3084125.htm

We use these same products on the Land Rovers we service every day and the performance is very good for the price. Remember that these are heavy vehicles and depending on your driving style the replacement interval is every 20-40K miles. And always replace both the rotors and pads.

We have not seen a failure of a transfer case on the 1999 models we service (approx 200 Disco II customers). If it was me, I would change the transfer case fluid after inspecting it to make sure the seals are not leaking. Also --- when you drain it look for metal particles.

Regards,

Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I figured the brakes and rotors would be a easier fix. The thing with the transfer case, is beyond the whistling/whine noise I had heard, there was no other evidence of a problem. What would be the characteristics of t-case failure? Wouldn't it be more noticeable than a whistle? Also can given me any more info that would be helpful for me when I talk to the dealership again. Thanks.

 

Usually, the whine is due to bearings that are failing ---- or bearings that are running with less splashlubrication than designed. When a shaft becomes displaced from its usual radial location as the bearing furtherwears out, the shaft seal fails and fluid leakage starts. On the Land Rover, you see this as a wetness on the emergency brake drum --- especially a couple of drops hanging from the bottom of the drum. As this is easy to see- I would crawl under your Discovery and take a peek.

If there is wetness there, it may just be a matter of the Box running low on fluid, and you MAY get away with a fluid change after pulling the E-brake drum and changing out the seal.

By the way-- most people do not hear anything from their transfer case --- until it outright fails, and then the clunking noise gets their attention. So I would do the inspection and try changing the fluid NOW-- and hope for the best.

Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com

 

Thanks again for the reply I didn't really get one part of that though. Are you saying I should change the fluid, e-brake drum, and the t-box's shaft seal??

Also, the t-box fluid was running a little low... so hopefully that is the problem..

Sam

 

Sam,
Where are you in Colorado?
Call me, I am in Parker.
Mike
303-862-7680

 

Sam,

Disco Mike can probably explain this in detail to you--- but yes--- I am saying look for evidence of a seal leaking at the emergency brake drum, change the fluid and look in the fluid that you drain for metal particles.

Geoman