[Transfer case whine]

Did you get to the bottom of this? I have just put one of these 5 speed kits on an r380 and I have a similar problem at low speed. 
cheers 

[Short R380 to a 200Tdi - clutch release mech]

[Short R380 to a 200Tdi - clutch release mech]

4 hours ago, Maverik said:

I believe yes it should work if you shorted the rod to 65mm - my rational is thus - I have fitted a 300td to an LT77, we used all the original LT77 clutch gear and it the standard 300tdi flywheel and pressure plate. so if you set up the R380 stumpy ( as standard ) - then that should hook up to a 300tdi too as the LT77/R380 were interchangeable.

As Ralph states, its just a bit of an unusual combination hence why you can't find any info on it.

Perfect, thank you both. I will give this a whirl and see how it goes. Yes I read this only after I fitted it however :-/.....

Anyway, I have high hopes. It’s a good box and should with a bit of fettling work well! I’ll report back. Ignore the gear stick I will flip it, cut it and make another in the shape of the series 
 

cheers. 

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1 hour ago, western said:

The 'stumpy/stubby'R380 was meant as a retrofit to 4 cylinder 2.5 petrol & diesel vehicle up to & including 200tdi, I'm not aware of it ever being bolted to the rear of a 300tdi, which in Defenders had the R380 from new but with the longer clutch housing as the engine sits over the front axle & higher than the engines in older vehicles. 

at a guess I reckon you need the full release system as for a 200tdi & stumpy R380.

In the Ashcroft FAQ page. It states this bell housing can be mated to the 300tdi. 
 

https://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/r380-faq-s.html

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On 12/20/2016 at 4:44 PM, Maverik said:

What I actually did in the end was shorted the rod I had to exactly 65mm a good 40k miles later and on the 2nd clutch and she's still going strong. 

Hey Mav, 

I am currently mating a 300tdi with a r380 and stubby Ashcroft bell housing into my 2A. I have a standard 300tdi clutch, pressure plate and release bearing. Obviously my existing pushrod from my discovery doner is too long. Am I correct in stating if I shorten my clutch slave push Rod to 65mm exactly it should work? Despite having the standard 300tdi release bearing. Appreciate the help, I can’t believe more people have not run into this problem. I also can not believe Ashcroft does not state these problems on their website. 
 

Cheers. 
 

bill