Discovery 2 rear axle O-Ring

An expensive misdiagnosis of a failed $400 wheel bearing could have been fixed instead by a .90 c axle O ring, plus postage of course. Check this out so you don’t end up a fool like me.

[@DK-bm3gn]

Great video. Good to be able to see what I need to do before I dive in. I’ve a front hub bearing start to fail so I’m replacing the hub bearings on all four corners. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Glad the video helped. I'll be doing a hub swap soon myself so I'll have to watch it again for a refresher.

[@landergoni245]

Just arrived to your channel as my Disco2 has been leaking diff oil to the rear right wheel for the past two weeks... Excellent video, easy to understand and to DIY. Thank you!!

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Lander, Glad the video was of assistance. Gotta keep these Disco's going!

[@craigbutterworth137]

Nice job. I had worried I was not using axle sealant when reassembling. You didn't either, so your vid is worth that associated peace of mind! Nice "built-in" 300 ft/lb torque wrench, too!

[@richardtww]

Nice one I enjoy your fix it videos.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Cheers Richard, we've filmed quite a few of them but they haven't yet been processed. The joys of owning a land rover is plenty of fixit videos.

[@SoloVagant]

I have soooo missed you Guys

[@extremeskydiver1]

Being a fellow garbage mechanic I picked up a good tip from a friend who is a long time professional mechanic. Never Seize!!! This wonderful product is what I now use on all fasteners, especially those like your wheel assembly which may be removed again for further brake, hub servicing. It won't let the fastener loosen but coats the threads allowing easy, non seizing removal. Love the vids, keep em coming.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

That stuff sounds like a good option, I haven't heard of it before though I'm generally the last to know most things. Your channel name sounds a bit dangerous. I thought jumping out of planes was extreme enough on it's own.

[@markharvey18]

The Series 2 in shot almost compensates for the deficit of ocular appeal attributable to the absence of Ms Wilms. As always, thank you, and am looking forward to the next video in the Mojave series.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Mark. Wilms does make the occasional guest appearance on the fixit videos, I'll try to make sure it's a more common occurrence. This film was shot a little out of sequence and all the Mojave films are out though I think things easily get buried under all the content appearing online. Hope all is well.

[@JUKE179r]

Another great video mate. Cheers!

[@explorer8888]

Great video, superb angles and great editing! A 50¢ part, $500 in labor at the dealership. Great job!

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Thanks Ony. I'm guessing the bill would be around that figure of $500. It helps to be able to do some small stuff on ones own.

[@mikedoble729]

😀 couldn’t give a stuff about landrovers or changing a seal, but fully appreciate your “let me just correct my stuff-up” style and humour. Great job mr F. Watch all your videos. PS next time have Wilms in the background for s pleasant distraction. Cheers.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Mike. How could you not be interested in seals and O rings! What else is there in life? Crickey, maybe I should get a life talking like that. Glad you enjoyed the video and I shall make sure Wilms makes a better effort to be on screen.

[@SegugioGarage]

Thank you from Italy! Are you going one day to explain us how to replace the upper and lower joint ball? Bye!

[@andrem7718]

It’s entirety possible to disconnect the ABS sensor wire without it throwing the three amigos codes. It will only throw the codes if you turn it on. But it’s easy to clear if you have the code reader.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Well,that's somewhat different to the Defender hub🤔 Agreeing with another comment,liking the look of the series Landy in the background 👍 Also agreeing that you are looking a bit wild,haha. Looking forward to your next adventure,the Mojave was great👍😊

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Thanks Wayne. There's a few who noticed the old Landy in the background. She's a series 1. Will be fun if I can get that thing going.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Foreman and Wilms Adventures ,you will get it going,I’m sure of that👍

[@nucl3arfamily906]

Thanks buddy! I’ll be doing this shortly...on the same wheel even. :)

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Best of luck on the repair and enjoy the Mojave Road. Cheers.

[@thechod]

Yeah that was a good vid. Thanks. I'm gonna do that to mine now

[@Khorsathedark]

cool vid, I've never seen anyone work on a Disco before. I thought it was really interesting. Get a cordless ratchet and some cordless impact drivers though. I've learned over the last few years that turning wrenches and ratchets is for suckers lol.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

We've got a series 1 Land Rover to introduce to everybody soon and I'll make sure I'm using a cordless impact drill. That'll be for you. I keep forgetting I have it, there are a few draw backs being a bit thick between the ears. Cheers.

[@Khorsathedark]

I'm looking forward to seeing this. I can do Chevy trucks and k5 Blazers in my sleep. Jeeps are real easy, but this Land Rover stuff is great.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Why is it whenever I watch someone else do this sort of stuff everything goes smoothly but when I do it one bolt always seems to seize up or worse still shears off?

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

I have answers. Because cunning characters like myself run through the job before hand so the camera crew (Wilms) doesn't get to bored and give up. This trick also protects the ears of the viewer from unsavory cuss words that I'm prone to using when things get difficult. So when it comes to seized and sheared bolts.. You are not alone.

[@JUKE179r]

Isn't that the truth. lol

[@andrem7718]

I had that problem also for a while. Now I use a wire wheel to clean the bolts, hit them with WD40 overnight if needed, run a bronze shotgun bore brush mounted on a drill to clean the holes. And if I know it’s going to suck I’ll put a dab of anti seize on the bolt for next time. I’ll also use new bolts if the old ones look rusted.

[@johndiaz7240]

Good one, tell us about the series 2 Landy behind you looks very tasty

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings John. I've got a engine hoist on it's way so I think very soon we'll have to introduce the old Landy that was lurking in the background. It's a 1957 series 1. Serious stuff!

[@aseriesofadventures3338]

Haha, I was just about to ask questions about the Series but should have known a keen eye would beat me :-)

[@jacobstein7179]

Get a 1/2" and 3/8" stubby Milwaukee impact. Makes this a 5 minute job! :)

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Jacob, this video was shot some time ago and I've since upgraded, I've got 2 of those impact guns now and it is a time saver.

[@jacobstein7179]

@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures nice! Very entertaining to watch

[@sanderm2]

Nice work , how did you diagnose as the o ring and not the hub ????? ...

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Matt. Once the car was up on jacks I found the bearing ran smooth with no lateral movement side to side. We were out and about to start a trip when the leak occurred and with a weekend looming I panicked and ordered parts quickly so ended up with a new bearing I'll probably use someday instead of a .90c O-ring, actually one came with the bearing so that's ok.

[@donkinzett3961]

For fucks sake foreman just buy a Tojo ha ha you will waste half your life working on this pommy crap

[@randomoldbloke]

G'day from fnq , do yourself a favour and get a decent ball pein hammer also for o rings red rubber grease ir lanotech are your friends , loctite master gasket the red stuff is all you need , fro never seize cold temp rescue steel is the go high temp stuff zinc or copper base grease . Been using these greases professionaly for over 40 yrs on cat and komatsu earthmoving toys , couple of smears of grease on wheel nuts makes life easier plus you get true tension. Good to see you flying the landy flag

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Superb advice. When it comes to fixing machines I’m happy to listen. Life can go much smoother when ones ears are put to use.

[@nbrettoner]

Mr Foreman, the hairdo looks great. Just do the beard. More please on the Landy~in~the~background?. Pea Ess; eggs seallant wideo too tore real. Most inforemantive. :) Hi Wilms. Wherever would we be without wonderful high quality videographer/editors like your good self?. {Or did you Mr Foreman edit this as well?. Either way a great job guys}.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Wilms was the editor on this one she's glad to be credited. The Landy in the background is soon to be introduced, a 1957 series 1. I'm planning on ditching the motor which is a v8 non original that's in poor condition and 'downscale' (that's not a word Americans use very much) to a reconditioned 4 cylinder if I can find one that fits. Cunning use of spelling, I had to read it a few times for things to sink in but I got there. Cheers.

[@mauiman52]

My 2c, I would always choose a vehicle in a country where folks are used to working on and where I get parts too. For the Western US that would be either a Jeep or a Toyota. Why bothering with a LR here in the first place? Just saying...no offense. We enjoy your vids though from way back then. See you out there one day. Where are you guys currently in the first place?

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings mauiman. You’ve spoken some hard truths. Although you can get parts for Landrover it’s not a matter of swinging into a auto parts store there’s usually some days waiting. The only explanation for choosing a Landrover here in the states is I went with my heart, a great ingredient for irrational actions. I do like Toyota’s and the older model jeeps, the ford bronco and the scout look interesting but in the end I couldn’t help myself and despite the hardships and inconvenience I’m yet to regret my decision. Madness. Cheers.

[@explorer8888]

Foreman and Wilms Adventures The best answer ever! I have the same problem. My wife says I’m sick. Since the late 90s: a Series IIA, a Series I, 3 RRC, 2 Disco II...Incurable and happy.

[@quantumsmith2860]

$400 for a wheel bearing?!?!?........yowzers!!........

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

The disco 2 bearings are a sealed unit with hub and sensors, convenient but expensive. Actually very expensive might be more accurate.

[@quantumsmith2860]

@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Well.....did the ninety cent o ring do the trick? I bet it did!!......hope so........The $400 bearing unit hopefully is a rarity in terms of needing to be replaced I will bet?? By the way I got to this video after watching your Mojave Road series, thanks for that, yours is a very interesting inspiring show of that region IMHO......you three are great fiilm makers. Thx!!