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Old 06-15-2008, 01:26 AM
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Default 97 disco sd drivetrain wont engage

when i put my disco in drive are reverse.drivtrain wont engage.i hear somthing turning but when i look under car dont see drive shafts moving.also ebrake stop working.i can push car in park.but if i lock my diff car will drive.i think its a problem with transfer box but dont know.really need help
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:56 AM
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You say neither drive shaft turns when you put it in gear, but you hear some moving???
When locked up you can move, so normally that would indicate you broke a diff, but a drive shaft would have to be turning. If that is all correct, then the only thing it could be would be the t/case failing.
 
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Old 06-16-2008, 02:00 AM
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could it be possible i broke the rear driveshaft and when i lock diff its moving the front driveshaft.could it be the spindle in the rear driveshaft.also could it be electrical.how would i go about finding out the problem.
 
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Old 06-16-2008, 08:34 AM
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I can't even begin to under stand your last post, take a deep breath and repost.
No, it is not electrical.
 
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Old 06-17-2008, 01:32 AM
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ok here goes .when i lock the diff and put it in drive the front driveshaft turns only.the rear driveshaft thats attached to the transmission brake does not turn.in park,if i get under the car when the diff is locked. i can turn rear driveshaft with my hand.the front is locked by hand.
 
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Old 06-17-2008, 07:41 AM
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Sounds like an inner t/case break, I would get it to a shop that is familiar with them and see what they say.
Here is a good place for a good guaranteed used one if you need it, http://www.roverlandparts.com/index....S&Category=280
 
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