2005 FFRR supercharged - front diff noise

[C4SHONEY]

Hi Guys,

I have just bought a Range Rover s/c from a good friend. It has FRRSH and has done 64,000miles. It is all in very good condition but there is a slight vibration from the front diff. Range rover (lookers) in wandsworth had a look. They agree it is a small vibration but cant offer anything apart from a new diff, which of course is very expensive.

I know that some of the earlier MK3 Range Rovers had a front diff recall (with new bits fitted), but apparently mine is not in that number group.

Does anyone have any ideas as I would really like to get it fixed as it is a bit annoying and otherwise the vehicle is spot on, if a tad thirsty!

Any thoughts? Or any good independents in the surrey area that might help?

cheers

p.s. I am happy with Lookers.

[Scoticus]

Slightly off topic i know, but when you say thirsty.. how thirsty?

Im looking at buying a s/c rr soon, but nobody can offer me any info on fuel usage

[SGirl]

Mine gets around 11 mpg around town and anything up to about 23 mpg if I drive it gently on motorways.

Sorry though, I can't help with the diff problem!

[C4SHONEY]

I average about 16mpg. Just driving at a 'good' speed. Not going crazy.

you will NEVER get higher than 20mpg.

But the engine is just fantastic, you dont need to rev it due to lots of low down grunt.

[Scoticus]

C4SHONEY said:

I average about 16mpg. Just driving at a 'good' speed. Not going crazy.

you will NEVER get higher than 20mpg.

But the engine is just fantastic, you dont need to rev it due to lots of low down grunt.

Not as bad as i thought

thank you

[R12HCO]

I would suggest a full oil change + some additive and see how it sounds after?