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300tdi..... anybody?

Hi, Does anyone know, off the top of their head, what type of fitting/thread is used on the oil cooler hose/pipe assemblies - part number PBP101130. I think each end may be different, with the oil cooler rigid pipe end being 1/2" BSP tapered, and 1/2" BSPP at the Filter Head end. Can someone confirm or put me straight on this? I was looking at getting a couple of flexible hoses made up instead of the rigid ones. cheers LRmud

How about some 12v solenoid actuators and some switches on the dash?

Sometimes - usually with the right revs - it slipped into gear perfectly. Other times, it only went in with much hashing and swearing I was thinking either the gearbox was duff or I'd built the clutch wrong. Once I got the 10mm spanner and a 002 thou feeler gauge onto the bias spring setting, it was so much better and very slick - transformed. I still don't really understand how an adjustment of a gearstick thingamybob affects the gearbox but it does - very much so. Good luck with it, whatever it turns out to be. Hopefully a quick fix and back to enjoying the Landy. Keep us all posted on developments and the eventual cure.

I recently replaced my gearbox with a new one (along with a new clutch, all at great expense) and had problems engaging 3rd and 4th without a fight. I was beginning to get very depressed about it but then read about the bias spring adjustment under the gear stick. Bl00dy 'ell, it worked a treat after that!

Just resurrecting this old thread since I have been searching for some info on my dicky 3rd gear. Brand new R380 Gearbox so was worried it was faulty! Did the adjustments as per above, now works beautifully! Many thanks to all the above for the info.

In answer to my questions, I guess that'll be a "no" then. Many thanks LRmud

Yes, Turners appear to be THE people to go to, but no mention on their website of anything other than the standard camshaft.

Hi, Wondering if anyone here has ever fitted a performance camshaft to their 300tdi? I may rebuild the engine next year and like any old engine, I would expect the cam lobes to be a bit worn down. I have seen the standard ERR3547 camshaft for sale but never a performance version, i.e. more torque. Is there one out there, anyone fitted one, and did it make any difference? cheers LRmud

Many thanks for all the answers. Looks like the mounts will be OK to re-use for the R380 then. The existing LT77 Crossmember will be modified to fit / replaced if there is a clash with the new gearbox. cheers LRmud

And Ashcrofts kindly supplied an oil flinger plate as well to keep it all nicely lubricated. Lovely people!

Quick call to Ashcroft's will be definitive. I recently got a new Input Gear from them but couldn't get the cross-drilled variety due to age of my Transfer Box.

Mike, Thanks for your reply although I'm not sure I understand what mounts you refer to. From what you are saying, it implies you have R380 mounts which you have used on the LT77 gearbox. I currently have two mounts on the LT230 to chassis but none on the LT77 Gearbox at all. What I am trying to establish is if I actually need any gearbox mounts or if the LT230 mounts are sufficient.

Hi, I have a 1989 90 which has been well messed with in its past. I'm planning to replace the old, broken LT77 with an R380 Gearbox. The (non-original) 300tdi engine will be moved forwards (around 135mm) for this to happen, two new engine mounts have been purchased ready for this work. The (original) LT77 Gearbox has no mountings securing it to the chassis. The only mountings I can see are to the (original) LT230 Transfer Box to the rear. I believe I will probably need to replace the existing round tubular Gearbox Crossmember due to a clash with the R380 - can someone confirm this? Also, I have seen that the "R380 Crossmember" incorporates mounting brackets for the gearbox. Do I need to secure the R380 Gearbox to the Crossmember or is it sufficient to use the existing setup where support is obtained via the LT230 mounts? Depending on the answer, I will either need R380 mounts or will modify the existing Crossmember to clear the R380. Many thanks in advance LRmud