Gearbox problems

[Pudock]

My gearbox has developed a problem after it "ran out" of oil

I know I've probably knackerd it but here are the symptoms. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th all make a loud whine, 4th sounds like normal. When changing from 3rd into 4th there is a crunch unless the change is done slowly, all other changes are fine. Other than the noise it drives fine but dont intend to drive it. It is an LT77.

Does it sound like bearings. If it is, is it likely to be cheaper to get a gearbox specialist to replace them or better to get a recon box for someone like Ashcroft. I should point out that I know very little about gearboxes.

Thanks

[disco tony]

I think you'll find the recon box the same price as a repair to yours but without the wait.

Not cheap though. I took a gamble a bought a second hand one off of e-bay, gamble paid off, gearbox is fine and cost only £102.

Start searching!!

[JimAttrill]

From your description it will be the layshaft bearings. When in 4th you have direct drive on the mainshaft. I would go for the recon box from a reputable workshop with a good warranty.

[Pudock]

Thanks. I was hoping a fix might be cheaper than a recon box but having looked at the diagrams in the workshop manual I can see that its unlikely.

So, Mr Haynes says that it is a fairly simply job to do, but I would be working in a car park opposite some lock-ups not a clean dry workshop and the most complicated thing I've done on the vehicle are swivel bearings is it something I should try myself?

I would probably take the opportunity to replace the clutch while I'm in there and maybe even try to stop the oil that leaks (pours) out the bellhousing.

Thanks

[Mondo]

My gearbox has developed a problem after it "ran out" of oil

Question: How did it run out of oil? I am a little curious. I own a Defender too and my XD left little oil drops on the driveway, my issue was the sump gasket, but I've always been a little paranoid about the possibility of losing tranmission oil

[jimmy_neutron]

http://www.252spares.co.uk/

Shop is on the white sands in dumfries if ya know it.

He has done hundreds of them boxes and will have a good honest look at it for ya. May be worth taking your transfer box with you at the same time, depending on how long your planning on keeping the truck.

[Pudock]

Question: How did it run out of oil? I am a little curious. I own a Defender too and my XD left little oil drops on the driveway, my issue was the sump gasket, but I've always been a little paranoid about the possibility of losing tranmission oil

One or more of the gaskets must have failed. The box has always had a drip of oil or 2 on it but it never formed a puddle on the ground unlike the T-box and engine which leave great streams of the stuff. So its entirly my fault for not checking it as often as the other levels

Thanks for the garage, but its a bit far. The 110 is my only vehicle so I can only really drive it to a local garage(who does my MOT) or take the plunge and have a go myself.

Thanks again

[GBMUD]

Yup, do it yourself, gearbox changing is not rocket science and you will find lots of reading matter in the tech archive and loads of on-going support here. If you can get a swivel set-up properly then changing a gearbox is small beer - just bigger and heavier! As for sourcing a recon one, I have never heard a bad word spoken about the service offered by Ashcrofts.

Chris

[wkw90]

Have a go yourself , save money and learn

Paul