bonjovi Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 hello i have a E reg defender 90 td and am sometimes having dificulty selecting 5th gear but not every time and when i change down to 4th it can also grind a bit when going in ,but only in these gears. i have a complete and running 200 tdi disco and are considering puting the engine in my defender to increse the mpg and power or selling the whole lot.as i have not much time at the moment. i want to use the original gearbox as it seams easier than messing about with the transmision tunnel and handbrake.(i have read the thread to do so) however i need to make sure the box is ok because it would be a right pain to put it together and have to swap the gearbox later. i have been told the top housing and the plastic bush inside often wear and could be the cause? would this be worth a chance first or shoud i just fit the box from the disco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinspragg Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Have you tried an oil change? It may improve the gear change. Alternatively make sure the lever is adjusted correctly there is something in the tech archive or Defender forum as to how to adjust the bias springs on the lever, it makes a world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Bonjovi, try changing gear oil. I just changed mine td5 110 99MY. Gear change is much smoother!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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