Yes me again just put new control arms track rod ends ball joints on front ,new tyres all round balanced as well. Full geo setup and getting vibrations at 30 mph more noticeable at between 55-70 mph when under load i.e. power on.

took it back to garage who did geo setup (on a hunter system)he says every thing ok with set up .

was getting vibration on long left hand bends at 55 mph with power on before work was done ,any help would be great.

don't want to start throwing money at it any more ,haven't got any anyway lol

thinking along drive shafts prop shafts have hawkeye diagnostics for l322 td6 in the manchester area ,pm for deatalis.

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Does it feel like your travelling over a cattle grid?

yes in a way I think it dose ,don't say gear box  have hawkeye diagnostics for l322 td6 in the manchester area ,pm for deatalis.

It could be any one of several things...

Get all the bushes checked, and check the tightness of all the bolts for the front and rear linkages.
Next, get the hydraulic engine mounts checked, vacuum test the mounts and check the pipes and solenoid for vacuum.
Check the servotronic valve, this can cause vibration if it's on its way out.
Check the diesel injectors.

Finally, it could be the TQ is on its last legs.

Hope it's not that though and it's one of the others!

I had the engine mounts replaced, then all injectors, finally the TC.

What about swapping front wheels with rears and seeing if that makes a difference? Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

If I'm not mistaken you can test for torque convertor lock-up clutch failure by simply pressing the brake pedal when the vibration is present.
Pressing the brake pedal releases the lock-up clutch solenoid and disengages the lock-up clutch.
If the vibration disappears when you press the brake pedal it's a good indication your torque convertor lock-up clutch is failing. New torque convertor I'm afraid.
If you leave it, the failing lock-up clutch will take the gearbox with it.

It only vibrates at 55-60 mph used to do it on left hand bends on motorway but now only in straight ahead with power on take foot off gas no vibration. All in all the vibration has been there sience before march  have hawkeye diagnostics for l322 td6 in the manchester area ,pm for deatalis.

when you have some time, replace each wheel in turn, with the spare wheel, and test drive, my money is on a damaged wheel. ie out of roundness. ive had experience of this, especially when braking from speed. and 'attacking' roundabouts, (ie fastish.) start with the left front wheel. and do a few miles on a carraigeway etc, through your proven route...then, move it to another corner. you might be better off borrowing someone's trolley jack, to save yourself some extra hassle. this is a cheap and proven way to find/prove a 'wrong' wheel. its what the garage will probably do anyway....

note, wheels are balanced at relatively slow spin speeds, as the system is very sensitive, but with the suspect wheel under suspition, another faster spin up, might show the slight buckle.
then, its just a visit to ebay, or a dismantler, for another single alloy wheel, to prove indefinitely.
if you are on non genuine LR alloys, i will put good money on this theory.

Thanks for the advice guys,going to leave it now till have time off work might burn the ting if it is box and tc unles someone wants to give me £4000 for it have hawkeye diagnostics for l322 td6 in the manchester area ,pm for deatalis.

ok guys, had a look today a quick one any way here's the findings , n/s front car on ground push top of wheel slight thumping can be felt and heard !! do same to o/s front nothing felt or heard.

haven't got time till Monday
to get a jack under and have a poke around ,think this could be problem .

ideas please on a post card or back of envelope lol

thinking wheel bearing = no grumbling

drive shaft /cv joint =no clicking

its had new ball joint but not done lower arm but no play in it as far as I can tell. have hawkeye diagnostics for l322 td6 in the manchester area ,pm for deatalis.

hi gang, had a good look today jacked front end up n/s pass side there it slight play when you grip wheel at top and push it inwards cant see where movement is doesn't seem to be there when pushing side to side .,o/s drivers side all ok

I'm now thinking this is source of vibration like I said its as though the wheels need balancing but have been done

any ideas

best regards pete have hawkeye diagnostics for l322 td6 in the manchester area ,pm for deatalis.

Check out the ball joint connected to the Upper Suspension Arm and also the Ball Joint on the Control Arm, they could be worn and causing a rattle / vibration.

Also check the bushes on the Suspension and control arms for play or excessive wear.

It's nearly always part no.9 .... The lower control arms/transverse link... Tons of posts about them and loads of photos.

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well gang had a good look with a pry bar nothing has play in it.........


but did find a chunk missing out of brake disc on the edge where it fastens to the hub


could this be the cause ??????

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