Hi Guys,

I just hit 100,000 miles on my '99 Disco II. Within in the last couple weeks I've had an alternator and air suspension go bad. The car has just developed a new problem. I've noticed a pretty loud thud when engaging D or R. Once the car is off and running I have no vibration or anything like that. I had a friend engage the gears while stopped, and noticed the front drive shaft turn a couple degrees and then make a Snap sound...as my friend put the gear into R or D. It does it from R to D and vice versa.

Has anyone experienced this problem and what was involved in fixing the problem? My budget has taken a hit from the last couple weeks of issues, so please offer suggestions.

 

That has always been a small amount of a thud when shifting between gears, this is normal. In your case, based on your mileage, you have either a bad roto-flex on the rear drive shaft or two failing u-joints on the front drive shaft where it hooks to the t/case.
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Thanks Disco Mike! The sound is definitely coming from the front drive shaft. Only in the last 2 days has it made such a sound....a pretty loud clank when engaging the gears. Does this mean she's ready to drop a shaft, or can I drive it to the shop?

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Call me, there are a few things you should check before you decide on a repair.

 

those front drive shafts are a ticking time bomb,lr should have a recall on them,when they let loose alot of times they take the trans case with them...get it checked asap