Hi,

I have searched the forum for the general consensus and thinking about a front-end diff rebuild using a complete Timken rebuild kit but did not find much at all. The front diff is making a "whouum-whouum-whouum" and needs to be changed or repaired. I would like to rebuild the diff using a quality kit part as I can't afford a new exorbitantly priced off the shelf LR rebuilt unit.
What is the general thinking on this? Is this a false economy or a good way of repairing the front diff.
The vehicle is a RRS, HSE, L320, 2009, 3.6 TDV8, 209K kms on the clock.
I have a diff and gear specialist that can rebuild the unit and has the tools to set preload, correct torques and so on.
I am assuming that unless the gears and teeth are shot, then it needs to be thrown out but if it's a failed bearing, then it makes sense to rebuild to the original factory spec.
Has anyone had any good or bad experiences?
Thanks.

If you have access to a specialist then why not do the rebuild? The bearing a seal kits are available so as long as the gears are ok it should be a good result. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed