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Among the bad issues this is good news! I’m relieved for you mate! 😮‍💨 fingers crossed no more surprises. Make the most of having the car in the garage and check every nook and cranny.

Then surely it's locked and diff indicator on dashboard isn't working correctly. Disengage the diff lock with the button. Move car slowly front and reverse 5 meter, you might hear mechanical clank gentle noise once for disengaging. Once you hear that noise move car sharp left or right to check.

Hello @Aser. I am going to move you to the Manage column, to free up a spot in the convoy. @Luke K P if OK I will also move you to the Manage tab, so we may reduce the waiting list. Thanks for confirming

Wow, this drive filled up in less than. 30 seconds!

Thanks Gaurav. The guys have narrowed it down to the sway bar which is bent and seems to be brushing against the wheel while turning. Looks like the differential is fine.

Thanks Ale

And now almost a second convoy on waiting list 😳

@Nathan @Simon Hope couldn't upload these to the gallery got an error... Here is the family gathering photos 😁

I totally agree with these three things to check before changing the whole diff: bushes, Oil level, and condition. Also, noise is only coming while on the turn and what type of clanking noise, is it like metal tooth skipping or constant grinding noise. If a metal tooth skipping, it means diff is locked and find a way to keep it open and lock only for recoveries. If constant grinding, then diff internals are shot and worth replacing the whole unit.

Dear @Vanessa8580, @Imran Asgharand @Srikumar Thanks for the drive and assistance whenever the Defender got stuck on the multiple occasions. Learned quite a bit and trust I can apply the updated knowledge for the next time out! The pic was from the great view, whilst pegged on the top of the dune! (thanks again @Vanessa8580, appreciated the gentle pull)