95 RR diff lock???? please help
#1
11-13-2006 | 01:53 PM
Thread Starter
|
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From:
95 RR diff lock???? please help
Hi, I am new to the forum and have just recently purchased a 95 RR LWB classic with the 4.2. When I take sharp turns it seems like the front wheels try to lock up. Like have a diff locker installed. I am sure there isn't one because I bought the RR off of a soccer mom and she was the original owner. When going around wider turns left or right it feels jerky, but when traveling straight everything is smooth.
My thinking is that the transfer case is locked. I don’t have the manual so shooting blind here.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
My thinking is that the transfer case is locked. I don’t have the manual so shooting blind here.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
#2
11-13-2006 | 02:30 PM
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 25,707
Likes: 105
From: Denver, Colorado
RE: 95 RR diff lock???? please help
Yes, your center diff lock is locked. I can't remembver how the shifter is set up on that model. Does your t/case shifter have an H pattern, showing high and low to the right side and high lock and low lock to the left/ If so, put your tranny into neutral and shift the t/case from the left side, which would be the locked side to the right side high position, then put the tranny back into drive.
Try that.
Mike
Try that.
Mike
#4
11-13-2006 | 03:36 PM
Rock Crawling
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 425
Likes: 1
RE: 95 RR diff lock???? please help
The Range Rover Classic uses a "viscous unit" in the transfer case. When this component is failing, it exhibits the trait you mention. That is ---when turning through tighter corners, you will feel a shudder and jerkiness throughout the vehicle. To continue operating the vehicle in this condition is not recommended as it puts a lot of strain on the front and rear differentials and drivelines. The u-joints will have a shortened life, as will the tires and crown wheel/pinion units.
You can try draining the transfer case fluid, and re-filling ---in the hope that the viscous unit "frees-up" and starts to work again. But it is a 50/50 shot.
Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com
You can try draining the transfer case fluid, and re-filling ---in the hope that the viscous unit "frees-up" and starts to work again. But it is a 50/50 shot.
Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com
#5
11-13-2006 | 03:48 PM
Thread Starter
|
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From:
#6
11-13-2006 | 04:17 PM
Rock Crawling
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 425
Likes: 1
RE: 95 RR diff lock???? please help
The transfer case fluid is ATF Dexron IID . As far as replacing the entire transfer case, they are a bit more difficult to find used these days. You may want to try Roverland Parts in Florida, or Specialized British in Rancho Cordova, California. To open the case and replace the viscous unit is possible with the case in the vehicle. You have to remove the front driveshaft, and front cover.
Let me know if you need parts, and I'll help get you set-up
regards,
Geoman
Northern California
Let me know if you need parts, and I'll help get you set-up
regards,
Geoman
Northern California
#7
11-13-2006 | 04:22 PM
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 25,707
Likes: 105
From: Denver, Colorado
RE: 95 RR diff lock???? please help
ORIGINAL: geoman
The Range Rover Classic uses a "viscous unit" in the transfer case. When this component is failing, it exhibits the trait you mention. That is ---when turning through tighter corners, you will feel a shudder and jerkiness throughout the vehicle. To continue operating the vehicle in this condition is not recommended as it puts a lot of strain on the front and rear differentials and drivelines. The u-joints will have a shortened life, as will the tires and crown wheel/pinion units.
You can try draining the transfer case fluid, and re-filling ---in the hope that the viscous unit "frees-up" and starts to work again. But it is a 50/50 shot.
Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com
The Range Rover Classic uses a "viscous unit" in the transfer case. When this component is failing, it exhibits the trait you mention. That is ---when turning through tighter corners, you will feel a shudder and jerkiness throughout the vehicle. To continue operating the vehicle in this condition is not recommended as it puts a lot of strain on the front and rear differentials and drivelines. The u-joints will have a shortened life, as will the tires and crown wheel/pinion units.
You can try draining the transfer case fluid, and re-filling ---in the hope that the viscous unit "frees-up" and starts to work again. But it is a 50/50 shot.
Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com
Now that it has come back to me, I agree full heartedly with Geoman. If you decide to drain the t/case, which is worth a shot, add one bottle of Lucas tarnny additive to the ATF to try and free up the works.
Mike
#8
11-13-2006 | 04:25 PM
Thread Starter
|
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From:
#9
11-13-2006 | 04:55 PM
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 25,707
Likes: 105
From: Denver, Colorado
RE: 95 RR diff lock???? please help
ORIGINAL: A Team
Great thanks. I will try to change the oil first. But I have a feeling I will be calling you, I saw that your shop is located in Martinez and I am in Walnut Creek so that is easy.
Great thanks. I will try to change the oil first. But I have a feeling I will be calling you, I saw that your shop is located in Martinez and I am in Walnut Creek so that is easy.
Mike