Little history. Bought 2007 LR3 about a year ago had approximately 60k on it. It showed up with a seized electronic parking break system, which the seller paid for replacement. Lowers were replaced prior to purchase.
Since then the car has also had a few more issues.
1. Car darting around with some clunking. We replaced the uppers. A few alignments and driving much better, but still clunking.
2. Since then and getting worse the car is still is experiencing clunking which sounds like its occuring in the rear. Only makes noise when accelerating and turning. The other day when my wife was backing out the car lost driving power. Shut down and restarted everything was fine.
My indy shop has had some trouble trying to replicate the sound until last week on a lift. They are pretty sure that the clunking is a result of a faulty rear diff (which is a known issue with this vehicle). I have read a lot on this over the last couple days and some threads reference clunking, but many reference whining and grinding sounds.
A new rear diff for a locking LR3 runs about 3k-3,800k! A freaking lot!
So if you have experience with this issue please let me know of a cost effective solution…
Looking for a solid rebuild, used rear diff or rebuild options.
Since then the car has also had a few more issues.
1. Car darting around with some clunking. We replaced the uppers. A few alignments and driving much better, but still clunking.
2. Since then and getting worse the car is still is experiencing clunking which sounds like its occuring in the rear. Only makes noise when accelerating and turning. The other day when my wife was backing out the car lost driving power. Shut down and restarted everything was fine.
My indy shop has had some trouble trying to replicate the sound until last week on a lift. They are pretty sure that the clunking is a result of a faulty rear diff (which is a known issue with this vehicle). I have read a lot on this over the last couple days and some threads reference clunking, but many reference whining and grinding sounds.
A new rear diff for a locking LR3 runs about 3k-3,800k! A freaking lot!
So if you have experience with this issue please let me know of a cost effective solution…
Looking for a solid rebuild, used rear diff or rebuild options.