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pxh11
 


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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4
Propshaft

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HI all just had MOT done all good apart from advisor Propshaft bearing has slight play ( RUBBER DETERIORATED) called in the local 4x4 garage and they recommend that it would pay just to change the whole shaft any advice and thoughts
I would not have known there was any issue as there is no noise etc


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Post #236935822nd May 2024 7:18 am
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SteveKK
 


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Ukraine 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 4

Repair or replacement of the UJ joint generally is not recommended. The usual recommendation is to replace the shaft with an original part. I believe GKN were the original manufacturer, but a search on here should confirm.

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Steve
  
Post #236936022nd May 2024 7:28 am
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Gary_P
 


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Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Most replace the whole rear propshaft. Although there’s also some that repair small splits with a sealant.
Here’s a topic with a poll on people’s approach. Plenty of other info on here regarding this subject. Search ‘propshaft’.
Mine wasn’t split badly at all but had mine replaced at around 30,000 miles which isn’t unusual as you will see. I got no vibration or issues whatsoever ever. GKN is the favoured make.

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic204257.html
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Ukraine 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

The centre bearing can be replaced and although a bit fiddly it is not difficult if you are reasonably competent and have the tools.

If you have to pay someone to do it then a complete shaft replacement is the way to go. Thumbs Up
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Post #236939522nd May 2024 1:24 pm
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Scotland 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

If you replace it, GKN is the way to go. Thumbs Up
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Post #236939722nd May 2024 1:46 pm
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tangiers OrangeDiscovery 3

New rear prop shaft required, only fit GKN unless you like to do jobs twice Thumbs Up
 
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

If it's only moderately split and not making any vibration/noise, why not just Sikaflex it for £10?

Call yourself Land Rover owners! Wink
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England 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 4

Very strange.
I've gone through a number of MOT's with a known knackered centre bearing. Tester is happy.
No clues in cabin and I will get around to it one day honest.
  
Post #236980427th May 2024 7:10 pm
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Just proves how subjective MOT tests are
 
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