I have a very small leak coming from the rear main seal of my L494, has anyone had any experience of this in terms of what it may cost at an independent. I’m in Surrey if anyone can recommend someone. Thanks[/img] 2015 RRS SDV6 HSE Grey

I would assume this will be engine out, but don't know the seal type assuming one piece . M16 SVD8 ,4.4 HSE with a few extras, Sold R50 , Wife SQ5 , BMW R1200GSW.

When you say rear seal do you mean the pinion seal? Mine too leaked and is a common fault with these cars. I got mine done via an aftermarket warranty but I think the cost was around £700.

gddmt, car just came back from a transmission service with ZF, and the tech, who used to work for JLR, tells me that the rear diff is leaking, probably the pinion seal again!


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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



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Oh dear , seems like it’s a very common fault on these cars..

naks wrote:

gddmt, car just came back from a transmission service with ZF, and the tech, who used to work for JLR, tells me that the rear diff is leaking, probably the pinion seal again!

Turns out it was just a dislodged diff breather.

While they were at it, I told them to change diff oil.

Total cost: R 1,901.36 --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ