shaking 2001 disco

[jtbpa1]

I have had a sweeking noise for about 4 days , now upon hiting the gas it begins to shake.
the faster you go the more it shakes. I thought it might be a hub but i don't know. any suggestions. thanks in advance.

 

[greg409]

STOP driving, it's probably the front driveshaft, if it goes, it'll commit suicide and take the trans case with it.

luck,greg

 

[joey]

agreed, sounds like a possible front U-joint going bad... fix it now of pay the price of a new transmission.

 

[jtbpa1]

I probably find out today or thursday, I'll let you know. Thanks again

 

[jtbpa1]

re shaking 2001 disco

Greg, and everyone else, you were right, its the front drive shaft....

 

[jtbpa1]

where is the best place to get one

 

[alzerom]

Usually it's the U-joint worn out and not the drive shaft proper (unless you clobbered it in an off road session). Drop down to the thread, "D1 rumbling at 2000 rpm" and you will see a picture at the end.
http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16843
User Deezgunz upgraded his shaft, but that's not mandatory. He's got a nice description there.
U-joints would be available online at most any Land Rover supplier listed on this page.

 

[greg409]

where is the best place to get one

You've got several options, I've got a DI, so I'm exempt.

You can sucessfully rebuild yours, (new joints) or replace complete with a heavy-duty.

Do a search on DII driveshaft and go with the majority, you're going to get a lot of opinions.

I'd rebuild my own, but I have equiptment and experiance at it.

let us know how it goes, please

luck,greg

 

[Disco Mike]

You most likely have a CDL t/case so you can remove the drive shaft and drive on the rear only for a couple of days while getting this problem taken care of.
How mechanical are you, I can send you a PDF file on how to replace the u-joints and centering ball or you can get it rebuilt for $250ish or get a new Tom Woods shaft for around $350, all much cheaper then the $800 plus the dealer wants.

 

[jtbpa1]

shaky rover

You've got several options, I've got a DI, so I'm exempt.

You can sucessfully rebuild yours, (new joints) or replace complete with a heavy-duty.

Do a search on DII driveshaft and go with the majority, you're going to get a lot of opinions.

I'd rebuild my own, but I have equiptment and experiance at it.

let us know how it goes, please

luck,greg

I purchased a front shaft from Atlantic British and installed, cost was 399. thanks for all your help