X Type Front Differential Work
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X Type Front Differential Work
So, I found out that my X Type has a bad front differential after I just got done replacing a bad front wheel bearing. So, my options are to either get a "new one" from Jaguar if possible, a used one, or get it rebuilt.
For the rebuilt+service, I was told it would cost about $2000. I was wondering if anyone whose gone through this problem (which I know that the differentials and transfer case are common problems that can turn this car into a money pit one after the other), what would be the best and cheapest way to get this thing fixed. I could either get a new part and do it myself, or I can get mine rebuilt and have someone else put it in (or I could probably put it in). I'm willing to learn how to do it, but I'm just wondering what the best way to do it is, and which is more cost effective.
For the rebuilt+service, I was told it would cost about $2000. I was wondering if anyone whose gone through this problem (which I know that the differentials and transfer case are common problems that can turn this car into a money pit one after the other), what would be the best and cheapest way to get this thing fixed. I could either get a new part and do it myself, or I can get mine rebuilt and have someone else put it in (or I could probably put it in). I'm willing to learn how to do it, but I'm just wondering what the best way to do it is, and which is more cost effective.
Last edited by Xtyper; 02-27-2015 at 07:40 AM.
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My time on the forums may be short, since I actually plan ok selling it to someone on Craigslist. This is just 1/3 differentials, and I'm only at 90k. I'm lucky, cause i hear people going through centre diffs every 30k. Rear diffs are easy to find, transfer cases sure. But, front one aren't on any good sites, and no junkyards around has an X Type. Plus, with the with I've been putting in it for the past few months I've had it, it's turned into a money pit sign. And, a used one can go at any time. And even if i fix it, I've still gotta deal with the fact that it's an auto tranny, and not a manual. And got knows how hard and pricey that conversion is.
So, I'm sad to say I'm selling it now.
Last edited by Xtyper; 03-01-2015 at 11:41 PM.
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Sorry to hear you are selling it for that reason. I don't know where you heard about problems with the diffs, but I can't say that I remember hearing of anyone typically having trouble with them. Maybe the car had a rough life and was neglected by its previous owner. Good luck with whatever you get to replace it. What ARE you going to replace the Jag with?
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Sorry to hear you are selling it for that reason. I don't know where you heard about problems with the diffs, but I can't say that I remember hearing of anyone typically having trouble with them. Maybe the car had a rough life and was neglected by its previous owner. Good luck with whatever you get to replace it. What ARE you going to replace the Jag with?
Anyways, I don't really have to replace it, but I've got myself a 2008 Mazda 6 with 115,000 miles (4 years newer than the Jaguar, and has an extra 25,000 more miles on it, lol- now that I think about it I'm guessing the previous owner was good to the Jaguar). 4 door, FWD, 6-speed automatic with tiptronic, all with an 2.3L inline 4. And a button to disable traction control It's a step down, but... idk, I enjoy it a lot. They got a lot of cheap quality mods for it too.
After that, idk. I might get a little 5-speed Mk4 GTI or a Jetta or something, or maybe even an `07 Mazdaspeed6. I was thinking about a manual newer gen WRX or STi, but... idk, that's just not me. It can be as fast and cool as it wants, but... sometimes you just need something that's you, and something you're really passionate about. So that's probably why I'm now looking along the lines of a "project car". Either some older sporty car from Germany, or something ridiculously JDM. I'm gonna miss the X Type. It was short lived to me, but damn... it was just a beautiful machine, and the AWD system was actually pretty amazing for being Jaguar's first attempt. I'm now looking for a FF or FR car instead of AWD or 4x4.
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Honestly, in my opinion. It's either the front differential, which is what people say it is. Or it's a very severe case of a bad prop-shaft and/or centre bearing- which I think it may be since this is actually a very common problem with the X Type from what I've heard (even more than the transfer case). Although, to be honest. Whether it's the prop-shaft, the centre bearing alone, or the front differential. The amount of work I've already put into the car + what it might cost for parts (since I'd probably put in the new parts myself unless I had to repair my current front differential) considering I'd probably go ahead and replace the centre bearing, with the chance that it's the entire prop-shaft, and having to buy that (which comes with a brand new centre bearing- which could go bad again), and the off chance that it actually is the front differential which is, ehh... just no. It's just not worth it in my opinion. I'd much rather just buy myself another little FWD 4 banger that you can buy a ~100,000 mile motor for well under ~$1,000, as disappointing as that sounds to other people. The X type is great, but like I said, it's just not for me. I think it's time to part ways. The chance to cost ratio just doesn't seem worth it to me right now. Sad, I would've loved to do some more interesting work on the car myself. Such an head turner. Very rare here.
Oh, and it's great to meet you. Must've been interesting being a race technician for Scuderia Ferrari, and Newport Beach also looks like a place I'd like to visit someday. I'd have to decide with all the other beaches they got, lol. Haven't done much of that.
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Did you have the differential fluid checked for metallic particles? If there are metallic particles present in the fluid, there may be a failing bearing.
Does the noise change when cornering left or right? This can narrow down the possibility of the noise being somewhere else in the driveline.
Does the noise change when cornering left or right? This can narrow down the possibility of the noise being somewhere else in the driveline.
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Did you have the differential fluid checked for metallic particles? If there are metallic particles present in the fluid, there may be a failing bearing.
Does the noise change when cornering left or right? This can narrow down the possibility of the noise being somewhere else in the driveline.
Does the noise change when cornering left or right? This can narrow down the possibility of the noise being somewhere else in the driveline.
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Based on what you are saying, it is most likely the centre bearing on the propeller shaft or possibly a side bearing on one of the front drive axles.
To further isolate the noise, has anyone run the vehicle to speed on a lift to determine if the noise is possibly tyre related?
To further isolate the noise, has anyone run the vehicle to speed on a lift to determine if the noise is possibly tyre related?
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Here is a serious suggestion: get samples of fluid from the front diff; trans, TC, and rear (might as well do the oil while you are at it), and send them off to a test lab.
They will tell you what the problem is, if it is lubricated.
If it isn't, then it's in the shaft.
You will be amazed how much info you can get from a fluid test.
They will tell you what the problem is, if it is lubricated.
If it isn't, then it's in the shaft.
You will be amazed how much info you can get from a fluid test.
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