keyles

I just put on a post without finding this post. Please refer to that. I was speaking to Geartec Midlands, who have an excellent reputation in the trade. They said this same diff, with different ratios, is used through all the VAG 4x4 range. Failure is well know to them. Interesting idea about not using the rear diff, but can't see how you can do it. Maybe just remove the drive shafts. However the traction control will want to put torque through the Haldex when the front wheels slip. I would imagine one would get traction control error messages. Also the dodgy diff bearings are still in use, albeit with little load on them.

2016 Scout. 75,000 miles. Rear diff bearing failed. Diff rebuilt by Geartec Midlands, £1100, Plus £250 to take the diff out and put it back by my excellent independent mechanic. Rear wheel bearings are silent. Off- road use just a few muddy fields.