discotaz Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 When I first got the disco it had problems in engaging the transfer box. I could get it into normal drive but would take about 10 mins of trying to budge the stick into position. I have tried it again for a while as I dont wanna get stuck in neutral as it was doing before. Would this be because its low on fluids or do you think its knackered and needs a rebuild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 May be just the linkages seized or need adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discotaz Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Ah cheers, never thought of that, ill have a poke about when i change the other bits over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 If it's never been in low box for the first 100,000 miles of it's life the linkage is going to be a bit stiff. Dad's RR was like that, as was mine. IIRC it's possible the internals have a slight wear pattern on the gear that makes engaging low tricky (I think this has been posted before or I could be talking arse?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojmz Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 tbh the blurb in the handbook for going into low box says something like put into gear 1 or 2 i think and ease up on the clutch pedal whilst applying pressure to the transfer lever, then the box lets it into range can be difficult to do without using the clutch etc ive found, but the above method works every time tried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discotaz Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 never tried it that way. TBH ive never needed the low box, and didnt really wanna break it if it worked ok in high. Now im rebuilding it so when i put the fuel tank back in ill try that method after checking the fluids! Cheers for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojmz Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 works for going into low and high out of curiosity, why are you taking it out of high all the time. if you only use high, leave it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discotaz Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 no not taking it out of high all the time, but on the 2 occasions I have 1st time when i bought it and couldnt get it back into high for 15 mins and the 2nd time when my father - in - law was playing around inside it. Im just thinking if theres a problem with it I may as well sort it out now while i am rebuilding it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 My Hi/Low lever won't budge, don't think it's ever been used - must get round to sorting it one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I always used to select low range for reversing into my driveway. Was more controlable, and made sure the linkage never seized! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 my slector grub screw came lose on my transfer box came out of high into low one day when i reversed in to a ditch when i got back on the road went to put it back in to high can out of low got stuck in neutral had to push my disco a mile to find a wide spot in the lane Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I always used to select low range for reversing into my driveway.Was more controlable, and made sure the linkage never seized! And saves wear on the clutch if your driveway is steep. I do this at a relative's driveway. Also low box is handy when coupling up to or moving a trailer or caravan. The more you use it, the better it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkbeef Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 first LR..... when the little gearlever next to the big gearlever is in neutral, does that mean the gearbox is isolated from the engine. when i put the little lever in the N position and select gears with the big lever the car wont drive, is that correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 The transfer box lever changes from high, low or neutral on the transfer box - doesn't isolate the gearbox from engine, isolates gearbox from the axles (well sort of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkbeef Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 so if the transfer box selecter is in the neutral position, and i select 1 gear the disco should still pull away. at present it only pulls if the transfre box lever is in HI or LO gear position. I have also noticed the diffloc warning light sometimes failes to come on when the lever is in the difflock position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefcoL Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 so if the transfer box selecter is in the neutral position, and i select 1 gear the disco should still pull away. Err No..... Neutral is the clue. As BogMonster said "doesn't isolate the gearbox from engine, isolates gearbox from the axles" hence no drive. Basically The drive train: [1]Engine.. [2]Clutch/torque converter.. [3] Gearbox.. [4]transfer box.. [5] Propeller shafts..[6]Differentials.. [7]Half shafts.. [8] Wheels If high or low is selected you will have drive unless any of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 or 8 fails. If high or low in diff lock is selected and you have a failure on front or rear axle(not both) 5,6,7, or 8 you will maintain drive through the other axle. Failure (not just a minor fault) on 1,2,3,or 4 will prevent drive this is just the basics, as there are many minor and severe faults that will cause loss of drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkbeef Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Err No..... Neutral is the clue. Arrrrr......... Clue So its in the transfer Box, by Mrs Wheels, with the propeller Shaft. Now i get it, Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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