I got it all wrong! -

[@MVSheKon]

Only the foolish man will not admit his mistakes. The wise man will admit his mistakes and learn from them. Cheers Peter 🍺

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

My thoughts exactly

[@eatsrust9325]

And this is exactly why we love you Peter! Never foolish

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@billverlander2500]

You're not foolish Peter, you made what some of us would call...a mistake!😂 🍻

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, you're generous, thanks!

[@joncarter3817]

Being many years senior to you I speaking with some authority on this one. Just because of so much experience I will tell you, "own it, admit it as you've done and then get over it". After all no one was hurt or injured and most importantly you're still a pretty amazing guy which we all enjoy. I seldom try to do it your way (for example free handing circular saw cuts that you do) but am amazed at what you create with so little. Are you God, no but still very worth watching!

[@russgaulke1364]

"I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken!".🙂

[@scottmcclure9737]

Being foolish and not admitting it is a problem. But that does not apply to you Peter! We all make mistakes, but admitting it, taking ownership and moving on is the proper way. Cheers! Now on to the next boat repair challenge.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi Peter,many years ago…the 60’s..I had the work lists for two near identical fishing boats..I took the injectors out of the wrong one. Everyone makes mistakes a fact of life.Thanks for a very enlightening video,cheers Roly🇬🇧.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha! That's awesome.

[@mcallahan9060]

Don't beat yourself up Peter, we've all done this to one extent or another at some point. The takeaway is that your vehicle is repairable and that is a win.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Very true!

[@stevedunford7632]

Too many years ago when I was 16 (now74) I worked on Saturdays with a mobile mechanic. One day when he dropped me at home my neighbour came across the road saying that he had recently bought a Standard 10 (an old car even then). It apparently went bang and lost drive. Mechanic, Peter, said yes they had a tendency to break drive shafts. He also commented that owners in the know often carried a spare under the back seat. We chatted for a few minutes after the neighbour left but were interrupted by him hop, skip & jumping across the road carrying a nice new halfshaft wrapped in oilcloth.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha, great story. When I drove Land Rovers with standard differentials they regularly snapped halfshafts. And I carried spares. Now I'll carry flanges.

[@egonkemp3512]

Kudos and accolades to your success and brutal honesty. Happy to see that classic and beautiful 4WD back in service.

[@wimmol]

I think you lucked out here Peter . 👍 Coming to the wrong automotive conclusion happens to all of us . I know i destroyed a brand new cylinder head of a six pot VW diesel engine . Wont bother you with how . So we learn every day . And now you have had your learning moment . Your honesty in this makes you a better human , you could have hidden this . But you didn't and that is a compliment to you . Okay , that's enough i think 😂 Now go on and repair that poor Landy !

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Kind words, thank you.

[@senyaw53]

Peter! I am a retired mechanic and ex Landrover owner. I did think "probably not a Salsbury diff". You have now diagnosed the issue at very little expense. Don't beat yourself up and press on, all is well.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's sage intuition like yours that I should have heeded.

[@t.tarkowski6653]

Nothing wrong with a celebratory ginger beer at 11:01 if you’ve finally diagnosed a nagging issue! I will join you. The best part of the error is, making a mistake on a Land Rover is less of a deal, because Land Rovers can’t sink. At least it wasn’t a fatal error! I love your truck, and am extremely jealous of it. The same goes for M.V. Geordie, and especially Poem! I am reasonably jealous of M.V. Zephrys, but that’s not your vessel so I won’t bother you with that. We love your content, Peter, no matter where you are or what problem you are solving. Thanks for taking us on your journey!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@stunan6993]

You can still come to Vancouver and diagnose my defender anytime my friend!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hah, risky that.

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Experience is a wonderful thing. It allows us to identify a mistake when we make it again. If that is foolish then so be it. The really foolish thing would have been to go and spend major $$ on a new rear end only to find the issue with the drive shaft. Here’s to the win!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

True I suppose, thanks.

[@garygardens]

Your ability to diagnose the problem with your truck, despite being misguided this time, is still about 110% better than my similar ability. Good sleuthing on this and congratulations on soon having a working vehicle once again. Cheers!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That's very kind

[@markbuker5]

Ahhh, Peter.....we all are prone to do foolish things now and again, hell there was a time in my life when I made a career out of foolishness. 😅😅 No worries about the early beer, just remember, as Alan Jackson sang about, it's 12 o'clock somewhere... CHEERS 🍻

[@geoffwright7110]

Well done Peter, one often goes through a mental diagnosis, hands on and understanding the components and intricacies goes a long way in building skills and visual learning. what more can life of experience offer? cheers and enjoy the life little hiccups

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nicely said, thank you.

[@artmraz575]

Peter its never ignorance its just life you know to many irons in the fire and now thanks to you we have learned a valuable lesson to slow down and smell the roses thanks for being so transparent :))

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@richb313]

I don't know how many times I have been wrong about problems with my vehicles they are too numerous to mention but eventually the real nature of the problem is revealed and I am grateful when it is because it is more important to get it working than how I feel.

[@peterbrandt9725]

You diagnosed it in the end before you spent a lot of time and money chasing down the wrong fault. Well done. Nothing to blame yourself about. Yes you didn’t have the truck, but in doing so you found out how many strangers around the world worried for, and cared about, you. That’s a win in anybody’s book. Thanks for the video.

[@nvennard]

Peter I think the only thing you missed was that the shaft was difficult to remove. You found the problem before you made a major purchase such as a rear axle. Sometimes it's good to realize that we're not infallible, forgive yourself and move on.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nicely put, thank you.

[@Nena84734]

Wow, I’m so happy you’re free-wheeling again, you’re free Peter, free, love it love it love it!!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you.

[@garychristensen4115]

As a 30+year electrician, I assure i have screwed up royally more than once. You showed your integrity by admitting that you learned something. Now if I could jusdt stop learning things:) Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and Happy New Year to you!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Kindly put.

[@tukocan]

Welcome to the world of Land Rover ownership Pete, assume the worst from the beginning. I've done the same too many time's but on the other hand felt relief when it was so simple to fix.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Todd! Heh, so true.

[@robm.4512]

Isn’t that just the truth… And the sense of relief as the quivering sensation in one’s the wallet area subsides, sweet joy!😂 Old Landies aren’t just for Christmas, they’re a way of life and a part of the family. 👍🇬🇧🚜

[@jafa101]

As an automotive mechanic who suggested it could be a axle in a previous episode, I am lloking forward to more boat stuff! Boats are much more fun than cars and you have taught me so much over the years, thanks Peter! Don't beat yourself up either, I've been misdiagnosing cars for 30 years!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes! let's make some sawdust!

[@jafa101]

I will pretend to smell the sawdust through KZbin!

[@ve7cbh]

As a former owner of 8 (yes, eight) Sr IIA/III machines and have had every bit of some of those machines apart down to nuts and bolts and mechanical bits, all I can say is 'stuff happens'. I own a 2006 Ram 3500 diesel that refused to turn over a couple of days ago, bought a new starter ($375) and just found out a hour ago that the starter relay is bad ($13) Have another beer and Happy New Year.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Dang!

[@ve7cbh]

That was not the word I used. . . .@@TravelsWithGeordie

[@ve7cbh]

And as a side note both batteries needed to be replaced. Sigh

[@colin6099]

Nice work Peter... sometimes the simplest explanation hides behind the more complex, but the foolish fellow wouldn't see that. You did!

[@graemeatkinson8411]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. My life documented online would last three weeks with five views. I make six mistakes before breakfast, your heart is in the right place, keep on keeping on.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That's very kind.

[@piergaay]

Making mistakes, and recognisethem, is the only way we learn. In that case, despite being very experienced, you still are! Enjoy that! It places you far from the nevr-made-mistakes-people who are not only anoying but lack the abbility to bring mankind further I am glad your truck is almost ok, many happy miles with it!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you.

[@tomdurkin7321]

As a mechanic I have misdiagnosed a few things in my life and all you can do is learn from it. It is what we call experience. Hang in there you are doing a fantastic job

[@Qubik911]

Nothing foolish there, just a learning curve. I have been mechanic all my life and still make same kind of mistakses once a year. That is good reminder to stay humble and focuse.

[@ckm-mkc]

We've all made stupid mistakes - I worked on a very large construction project where a failure to inspect materials on delivery resulted in a nearly $400 million mistake (!).... At least you caught it before it became a major SNAFU.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yikes!!!

[@aib0160]

Well that has to be a good start to the new year Peter. Never look a gift horse in the mouth as they say.

[@stephanking5941]

What a great relief it is that the issues with the LR are now known and less dire. The moments when you made a little discovery were all too familiar to those who’ve had a gremlin they thought they’d identified. I read through the comments by others and it’s all been well said. You’re no fool, nor are you foolish. Thanks for this honest and entertaining episode. It made me feel better about me.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Stephan, very kind.

[@RachaelSA]

I too have been foolish recently. My cars starter motor stopped working, so I had to push start it for a few weeks, and I went and bought a new starter and some ramps and jack stands to get it in the air, after crawling under the car with spanners to take it off and put the new one on, I saw it was just 2 loose bolts that hold the starter to the fly wheel. But there was no grinding sound, it was "dead", it just clicked when you tried to start it, and the starter was up between the motor and firewall so you couldnt really check it with out getting it off the ground. On the upside, I now have a spare starter motor and some ramps & stands.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ahhhh, that sounds brutal, but yes. You're ready now.

[@johnsimonmcmonagle7244]

Hi Peter, the truth will set you free but first it will p…s you off. Foolish ? No.Human ? Very. Thank you for your honesty and humility. Good job

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you!

[@Brewdiss]

I remember the time I thought I needed a new catylitic converter, because it would rattle down there. It was just a broken tac-weld on the heat shield. Or the time I thought I broke the clutch and it was a broken motor mount. Live and learn. 🤘😎

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

So true

[@alexbrauninger3687]

It’s all too easy to miss the simple things and over think problems sometimes. Glad to hear it is a simple issue and should be back on the road shortly without huge cost

[@petterandersson7429]

Humbling, but excellent news!!! 😂❤😂❤😂❤😂

[@fonhollohan2908]

well I'm glad to hear that news Peter I sent to you a message on your previous video to ask if you heard of this land Rovers shop in Paris Ontario but I guess I messed up and set it to the wrong video, my bad. Nevertheless here it is, Have you heard of 3 Brothers Classic Rovers In Paris Ontario they sell every part you can imagine for Land Rovers and I've heard their parts are very reasonably priced. Hope it helps you out.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I do! Been working with them for years.

[@Followingseasmarine]

Love your show Peter, you would be foolish to go in any other direction!

[@gavinralph2910]

It's a right of passage for Land Rover ownership.......check the oils, check the drive flanges! It's the best outcome for you, a real PITA if it was the Salisbury Diff.......expensive ! so see it as a new year gift from your old Landy back to you!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nice way to think about it, thanks!

[@rogerwileman9965]

You got there in the end congratulations you were honest and brave . We all have good and bad days . I really enjoyed the blog

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you so much!

[@rogerwileman9965]

PS get all down you , you deserve it in spades

[@CaptianKaos]

Better to miss diagnose and figure it out and eat a little pie. Than to let it sit for a very long time thinking it is worse than it is and find out 6 months down the road it was not that bad. We have all had those foolish moments in life. We learn and carry on. Thank you for the update Peter. Cheers.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Kindly said, thank you.

[@JohnJensenArtist]

I have foolish ly mis-diagnosed some things that still haunt my reveries. Mainly because of the decisions made on the basis of that error. So it goes, at least you came out right.

[@mikeskelly2356]

I feel ya! I learned in the auto repair business to check the 'cheaper and easier' fixes first, and I did it the hard way. It took almost two days for me to realize that noise in the rear-end was worn brake pads...

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Good advice!

[@braithmiller]

None of us have ever misdiagnosed anything 😂. Certainly we learn mostly by having done something wrong and figured or been helped past our errors. More than a few times I take a break till I return with more knowledge and a different mindset. ❤

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Very well said

[@1958johndeere620]

A few years ago I swore that I had blown a transmission ( 4 speed 4x4 ). The noise was bad, and under my feet. I took the transmission out and found a blown clutch. The torque springs had blown away from the clutch disk and put holes in the bellhousing. Put the new clutch in and took it for a test drive. BANG BANG again under my feet. The rear differential was blown, ( was all along ) and the noise was just transferring up the shaft and sounded like the transmission. The blown clutch was not the noise issue. It was caused by the abrupt clashing of the rear end while clutch was engaged. You just never know. Sometimes you get humbled.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That's the sort of thing I thought had happened.

[@markusweber5561]

Just write foolish is all i have to do, to have a chance to get this awsome shirt? Wish you all the best Peter. I will stay tunend for the next episode. Over christmas i start watching all of your vlogs. My wife is very unhappy with that because i have no time anymore for her. Its such a pleasure wasting time with you!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yikes, grateful but be careful!

[@derrickcarpenter3804]

I love Crabbie’s. Currently my favorite alcohol based beverage!

[@steventownsend8704]

Foolish would be not forgiving yourself. Believing in yourself and not giving up trying to diagnosis this problem or any other is why I continue to follow your work. Thanks again for being an inspiration! Oh, and Happy New Year!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you

[@Sluf7]

No worries there Pete I blame it on all that sawdust ya inhaled.....😮. They are tricky lil buggers my Disco 1 has that seized thing going on at present. Slowly removing V8 as have found donor engine she just to good of nick to scrap. 😮.Ya got there eventually and what's the hurry.😅. Right time to get cracking on Gordie Fulla.😊. Keep at it. 😂

[@pauldailey4477]

10:44 I actually hate to witness you putting channel lock pliers on that oil drain/fill plug! But hey, you´re on your back, against the wall and it´s a roadside show. So far so good Peter...you might escape with your purse strings still tight!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I'm with you on the chewing of the brass. Ewww.

[@dustymiller7758]

Well done Peter. At the end of the day it was a simple misdiagnosis. There are so many reasons on an old Landy too cause that problem. Thankfully the repair is probably the cheapest of all possible problems. Best wishes for the new year.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks

[@jed7644]

I have a typically robust & reliable e30 BMW. It’s a modern car in the sense that it’s fuel injected & emissions controlled, etc, but still simple enough that one so inclined can quickly know the car & easily maintain it. I took that car to my aunt’s place a few years back, around 45 miles away - ran some errands with her, took her out to dinner, etc. When I took her home I went in for the inevitable last minute stuff, & then the car wouldn’t start - seriously, the uber reliable _e30_ just sat there cranking & not firing. It was dark by then, but I wasn’t planning to spend the night so I troubleshot until I had to give up & spend the night. First thing in the morning, back at it until I decided I needed the manual & more tools, so I borrowed my aunt’s car & did the 90 mile round trip for tools that I really didn’t have a plan for because nothing was making any sense. I could tell that it wasn’t getting fuel & the pump was OEM, so I bought one on my way back to the car. Much more trouble shooting, & I kept winding up back at the fuse block but fuses were testing fine. I pulled the old pump back out, planning to replace it but took the additional step of wiring it direct to power, & it tested fine. I confirmed flow to the engine, etc, & _finally_ just swapped the fuel pump fuse for a fresh one & the car fired right up. I’m abridging several hours of testing & retesting that circuit without any _hint_ of a solution, & haven’t yet mentioned that I’d already touched base with a flatbed operator ‘cause come hell or high water, the car & I were going home. I’d also reached out to a couple of buddies for ideas, so of course I had to fess up to being punked by a fuse. At this point it’s clear that I’ll _never_ live it down, _nor should I,_ right? It happens. When it does we stand straight & tall & ignore the pointing & laughing, for their turns will come as well. 🤘

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, great story, thanks !

[@justintynan2435]

Thankfully you took the time to re-check somethings before ordering some expensive part or performing a whole lot of time consuming work. It feels so much better to catch the real problem before making a bigger one (i done that acouple of times on personal vehicles). Keep up the good work.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you!

[@bewholesurfer]

My personal technique is "learn by breaking" so, you sure have got me beat!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha!

[@henkresink5073]

It is always difficult to diagnose a noise or mis function , I changed a alternator , regulator on my car to finally found out it was just broken cables between alternator and regulator. That is a expensive lesson afterwards 🤔

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ouch, but learning was achieved.

[@peternisbet6132]

Back in my more Foolish days I enjoyed a fantastic afternoon sailing with a very bonnie young lady who was a descendant of Mr Crabbie (inventor of Crabbie’s green ginger).

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Royalty!

[@DEW409]

Since you said you have a transmission with brass synchros, make sure you do not use any GL5 rated lube, regular or synthetic. This is the most common rating and it will drastically shorten the life of your synchros. I found this out the hard way after I replaced the synchros in my old car transmission three times before I found out the problem. You may already know this, but I didn’t and it cost me a lot of unnecessary work and wasted money. I used both regular and synthetic GL5 with the same bad results. Before the last rebuild I had been made aware of the issue and used Amsoil synthetic GL4. Over ten years now and no problems. The moral of the story is make sure you use nothing but GL4, not GL5 rated oil in that transmission.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

That's great advice, and back when I drove Rovers with stock transmissions I was very careful. This truck has a NV3550 5 speed which want's it's own special oil too.

[@chrisbartrum3201]

Sometimes your brain takes you and sits you on your arse for a bit of contemplation. No harm in that. Happy New Year.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, true

[@chrisbartrum3201]

You should chew it with your patrons@@TravelsWithGeordie I'm sure they'd tell you not to worry so much. You're doing a damn fine job bar a few tweaks; but then that's like cars sometimes.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much.

[@maureenmillard4241]

I once had a similar problem ,noisy gearbox in my MGCGT 69 ,after two tows and $ s ,turned out to be a binding speedo cable trashing about and hitting the trans tunnel!! Bugger! Cheers Mal in au.

[@richardgould240]

Hopefully you have solved the problem with your Land Rover. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you.

[@milt7348]

Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You too Milt!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

I have not said a lot on the topic because A) I have little means, B) I have WAY less of an idea about cars than you do and C) I don't live on the same continent. So, there was no point in giving any input from my side. However, I am happy that the whole thing seems to be a fairly easy fix and I'm crossing all crossable fingers and toes that it is so! So, cheers from Scotch to Ginger Beer! Watching this with little knowledge About engines, gears and cars And observing the oil-spillage, Peter thinking he's a farce Let me tell you: that is not so! You're not foolish! I'd be worse! 'Cause your mind would overflow from Knowing what might go averse. Boats of wood, electrics, engines, Styles, designs and filming all, For all purpose and intentions You're juggling a lot of balls! Foolish would be, to insist on Knowing all you ever knew The same second you are quizzed on't, Having everything on cue. Taking time brought the solution Now you do what must be done. This will grant you absolution! Go and cruise into the sun!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Bravo, Bravo and Bravo yet again!

[@grahamhunter9565]

Living the life a lot of us would like to live. On boats. In Victoria and Genoa Bay. Two of my favorite places. As for a problem with vehicles. I'm on my 5th Volvo. a 2020 s60. Be glad you have a car that you can't talk to. Or a car that doesn't have auto collision alert that will tighten your seat belt and sound an alarm if you get to close to a car that stops in front of you. Simplicity, like my 1980 trawler, is good.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, simplicity please!

[@skipbaker529]

Been there done that...Cheers!

[@caprovan]

Foolish is the one who cannot admit and own their mistakes. Here’s hoping that this is the simple fix and you’re back underway in the Rover forthwith.

[@michaelmagill189]

To err is human. To forgive..... My favorite saying though is " perfection is only a goal not a job requirement." Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Peter we all love you and certainly will forgive you. Now you only have to forgive yourself.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nice.

[@jameswest685]

Bravo!

[@pepperjake44]

By no means are your original thoughts on the drive problem foolish. Hey, it is a blessing when you think you have a large repair bill and it turns it is significantly less. It appears to me you hit the lottery. Cheers!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, I suppose so.

[@bruceottway8369]

Hi Peter, what does it mean when there's no oil leaks under your landy, your out of oil!, love your humility

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

The Rover Rule.

[@georgej7077]

Don't feel bad, I once rebuilt the carburetor on my 73 Charger because it was running really rough. Turned out I was running out of gas and had made it home on vapours. No excuse that the calibration on gauge was off, shouldn't have run it down so close to the E line. 😪

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, I've been is a very similar situation.

[@maxiemills6982]

It happens and you are not foolish. You are human, and a good one at that. If you were the kind of person to hide your mistakes you could become a politician! hahaha!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Right, so true.

[@lincolngrove2808]

This episode reminded me of an old VW Beetle and what I expensively thought was a bent half shaft. Not to mention the uncomfortable day in a borrowed barn replacing it. Turned out I had bent the cast iron brake drum which cost £7.50 from a local breakers and took half an hour to replace. Oh, and the dent I had to knock out of the wing after a minor tantrum with a large Stilson wrench I'd used to undo the lock nut....

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, Great story.

[@jeremykamel9655]

It’s easy to misdiagnose. Don’t beat yourself up. That T-case is fine. The chewed up outer flange swarf you found is why I asked about that when you first told us of the problem. I suspect you’ll find you problems limited to that outer flange and you’ll be good to go. The milky oil is probably just due to condensation. However maybe check that the vent is in place.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Good stuff thanks!

[@_bodgie]

I'd have said that much play is close to normal.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, almost impressive.

[@bobadam7021]

Are you goig to pull the rear cover to clean out the chunks in there? It would be foolish not to.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

There aren't any chunks. the diff is good. Well at least for now.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Don't beat yourself up over this Peter. I retired as a career mechanic, a pretty darn good one, and I still made the occasional goof. It happens to all of us. Nothing better then a cheap fix.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

So very true!

[@SimonElenor]

May I humbly suggest the HD axle flanges! They are not harder material just bigger spline area. The harder chromoly ones I do not suggest as they are expensive and can harm the shafts themselves. Also screw off caps keep the dirt out better. Just my two cents.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, I've considered the shmancy flanges but feared they would eliminate the "fuse" function of the factory cheese flanges. I'll look into these, "somewhat" tougher flanges.

[@SimonElenor]

@@TravelsWithGeordie yeah I lile a cheap fuse. But the stock ones are just too weak! Its a Dana 60 after all and extremely steong exceptfor the flanges. Most of the time I have found its simply dirt rhat gets in and causes a grinding affect. So the newer ones help with that. Also use a smear of rtv on the gaskets. I use the black and never had a problem after with the HD flanges. I may be in TN USA but being English I have dealt with the Land Rovers alot.

[@2140BlackCreek]

Peter, you mentioned that the Rover was old technology, and that is true. I have it from a reliable source that the first design was to go to George III, that English King person, and would have been powered by a walking beam steam engine. The big clue on the repair was at the differential. It appears to be a Dana and they are good stuff. Good luck under there old man. Tonight may you dream of a Ford F150 or maybe a Silverado Z-71. 🤣🤣

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Nooooooooooooooooo.........

[@mySeaPrince_]

😻

[@philcervantes4838]

Are both drive flanges bad? If not engage the ARB that will lock both half shafts and drive on the other flange as a test. Should be able to drive like that for some time. Phil C

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, I've done that in the past. No real mead just yet as I still need to replace the gas tank before I can use the truck.

[@magomat6756]

Oh peter we all have made wrong diagnoses

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, I expect so, thanks for the support.

[@michaellovell9625]

Good job on the diagnosis of the truck. I too wake up in the middle of the night and think, why did I not check this or that on a problem I am working on and then can't wait for the morning to go check it out. I was wondering if there is a full floating flanged axle that would replace the spline drive flanges? As said before a foolish person would not admit a mistake or learn from it. Be safe but have fun see you next week. 🍻🛥🇺🇸

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks. No flanged shafts but there are heavy duty drive flanges.

[@dondonner1095]

We all or surely I have been foolish so many times. Foolish may not be the correct word for the misdiagnose though as we all or surely I have made mistakes before. All good Peter and Happy New Year.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thank you.

[@vincentdsnt]

The spider gears in your rear end are gone. Those are the gears that transfer the ring gear to the axles. You will need new gears and bearings.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Why do you think they're gone?

[@vincentdsnt]

Well I believe you showed metal in the rear end gear lube? The spider gears are in most cases the first parts of a rear set to grind away........They are the gears that engage the axles . They take a beating when the axles slip to when corning . They are not as hard as the ring and pinion so they go first, but when they turn your lube into metallic paste the bearings take a hit too. Carrier, axle,inside outside and pinion bearings will need to be inspected and or replaced. 50 years of experience in this field and I hope I am wrong but you need to do the job right the first time and be done. Good Luck and I do enjoy your willingness to tackle tough jobs....If I can help let me know. @@TravelsWithGeordie

[@vincentdsnt]

Now I have rebuilt the ford. dana , spicer, GM rearends......I have to tell you never british stuff. I can only think they are basically close. Send me your info on the rear end and I will try to learn about it. @@TravelsWithGeordie

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks for the explanation. Good point. The thing is, the filings in oil I showed was from the wheel hub drive flange. The splines on the half shaft chewed out the splines on the flange. Now I can't yet guarantee that the carrier gears are god. I'm pretty sure.

[@vincentdsnt]

Okay I looked it up it's about the same as spicers and GM setup....Even nicer the whole pig can be removed and rebuilt on a bench. @@TravelsWithGeordie

[@robotlionbears]

You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning 😂

[@harrisji]

Where can I find that Gingerbeer? I'm south of you in Washington.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's English, should be in most places that have imports.

[@marcericdavis]

It's not fixed until it's fixed. The proof is in the pudding. And other similar platitudes. :-)

[@MrCrabbing]

Don't beat yourself up about it, its easy to look past the obvious some times when there's plenty on.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks

[@PeterPan_was_here]

Makes me feel a little less foolish :)

[@normanboyes4983]

It’s called ‘expectation confirmation bias’ - easy trap.😀👍

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I have a season pass there.....

[@marcellucassen8033]

This was simply a 'best case scenario' something that rarely happens with old cars and only inexperienced mechanics would assume this was 'the only problem'

[@noname35ify]

Some of life’s best-learned lessons are learned by some foolish mistakes.

[@colinkulasik1128]

Peter, what is the best way to get in contact with you after winning a shirt?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Sorry Colin, I'm way behind, coupon sent!

[@markbrittell2001]

We all make mistakes.

[@patrickcwillis]

At least you got your foolish mistake for 2024 out of the way🤪. I know I will have many of my own to look forward to. Happy New Year!!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, right, I'm good for the year now.

[@thenorseman2804]

I have to laugh because I recognize myself. After spending a lot of money and an unfathomable number of hours to uncover a mysterious fault in the electrical system on my boat. Then I found out that there was a fault with my newly purchased multimeter. Nothing wrong with the electrical system. What an idiot, but I own it!

[@jeff8289]

It's hardly foolish to eliminate the variables when diagnosing a problem.