Replacing the rear differential??

[Houm_WA]

I got mine replaced a long time ago...at about 12,000 miles. However I was told back then that it was more related to it being a locking diff and something wrong with a part being machined out of tolerance, which caused a miscommunication between the computer and the transmission...or something like that. I wonder if the one I got it replaced with will have this "new" problem...?

 

[goinsurfin]

The dealer was very vague about why the diff had to be replaced. It did eliminate the jerking when taking off in either 1st or 2nd gear. But now I notice clicking sounds when I come to a complete stop and shift into park. Is there any relation here? The clicking started soon after the rear diff was replaced..

 

[Bremerbuttjer]

Just say your note on the rear diff. problem. I have an 05 LR3 HSE with 83,000 miles and just learned today that it has to be replaced - crazy and OUCH! Very expensive $4K fix. Do you have any more information about Landrover being aware of this problem?

Hi Soccermom,
unfortunately I am not aware of any LR recall or bulletin issue about this problem. All I can say is that my dealer contacted the LRNA Rep for the region (I am in Houston) and that the decision was made to replace as apparently a known flaw in the 05 LR3 HSE. I was told that it could take a while as RearDiffs were on back order and brought in from the UK. My vehicle was at the Dealership for 3 weeks but they got it done in the end. I wish I could be of more assistance cause 4 grand is indeed a proud tag for that repair, sorry.

 

[Chester]

That is why you should always buy an extended warranty if you own a Land Rover. The diff. would definatly have been covered

 

[CoMclovin]

That is why you should always buy an extended warranty if you own a Land Rover. The diff. would definatly have been covered

For the price of the extended warranty you can pay for the diff and have cash leftover. Almost $5k for a 100k warranty is a bit absurd! ( I have CPO to 75k, and didn't see the sense is paying the price for 100k extension. )

 

[Chester]

Extended warranty

For the price of the extended warranty you can pay for the diff and have cash leftover. Almost $5k for a 100k warranty is a bit absurd! ( I have CPO to 75k, and didn't see the sense is paying the price for 100k extension. )

I understand your point. However just think about this... $1k Suspension compressor. $4k front differential. $7K Transmission. These are big ticket items without the $500 door latches, window regulators, heater blend actuators, ride height sensors, etc etc which my shop replaces all the time.

 

[CoMclovin]

I understand your point. However just think about this... $1k Suspension compressor. $4k front differential. $7K Transmission. These are big ticket items without the $500 door latches, window regulators, heater blend actuators, ride height sensors, etc etc which my shop replaces all the time.

I can source all those parts for much cheaper than my dealer prices them, direct from England. ;-). I'd just pay the labor cost at the dealership. But I see your point for someone who doesn't want to pay the cover cost. By the time I reach 75k I'll have another Rover in the driveway most likely anyways though.

 

[phurley]

As much as I love the LR3, I think it will be an overly-expensive vehicle to own out of warranty. If anyone plans on keeping their purchased-new LR3 past the 4yr/50k miles manufacturer warranty, the Ford ESP extended warranty is a must-have (plan ahead and get one before 3yr/36k on your vehicle, though...)

And it's definitely cheaper to own the extended warranty (currently sub-$2k for 6yr/100k) than to trade-in and buy new for the next 50k miles (assuming similar vehicle depreciations).

SoccerMom, I am bummed for you that you're out-of-pocket for the rear diff repair costs - that sucks. I am like that too - I kept a Volvo V70 R way past when I should have...

 

[di_LR3_co]

so where would one pick up that FORD ESP extended warranty and what are people paying?

 

[schafari]

I would do the Ford ESP as well. About $1900 for bumper to bumper coverage. Haven't used it yet. The contract they send is about as good as they come. In researching this, I never was quoted $5k for the warranty. Low 4's was the highest. (stupid high)

You can go to the Ford ESP website and get the info you need. I think this is it: https://www.genuineservice.com/esp/welcome.do