sorry if I missed something but will it move if you remove the front shaft entirely and lock the cdl?

 

I thought I was locking the diff, as it felt like I was able to move the lever to the left and up and down. I decided to take a peek at the manual, and noticed for the first time, that there is a light that comes on when it is locked - that was not coming on. So, I got in on the passenger side, and basically put my feet up on the door and pushed as hard as I could, and the light came on! Unfortunately, when I put it into gear (I have a manual tranny) the light went off. I found that by pulling as hard as I can to the left and back, then holding it that way as I shift into gear and let out the clutch, I can make it move on its own - with no pipe wrench. It made some horrible banging, clunking, sounds until it engaged and started to move, but it moved. I think it will be enough to get it into the lot - I hope so. I just agreed to buy a new VW Passat Wagon - it will cost me just $19,500 so long as I can get the Disco into the lot on its own power.

BTW - I am thinking it may be the cable or linkage from the lock lever?? I tried working it back and forth a bunch thinking it would loosen up a bit. It doesn't seem to. Is there any way to lubricate it?

 

A shame. I'd love to find a 5-speed parts car.
It's good for you, but for folks like me, and the country in general, I despise the CARS program.