Challo Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hello all. I've been have having issues with my gearbox(noisy synchro's and whining a bit too) for a couple of months so changed transfer and gearbox oil a couple of weekends ago. Oil that came ok of transfer box was ok but g-box was another matter. Lots of mettalic sludge basically. Still whines and crunches though not quite as bad, so i am gonna have to bite the bullett and get it re-conditioned. Phoned a local gearbox specialist that does a lot of these and the helpful chap reckons with a few seals bearings and synchros i will be looking at £250 to £350 and thats with the box removed from car and delivered to them. Is that a fair price 'cause i'll be looking at nearly another £100 for clutch. Also has anyone else stripped n fixed an R380 and what sort of job is it like? Cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hello all. I've been have having issues with my gearbox(noisy synchro's and whining a bit too) for a couple of months so changed transfer and gearbox oil a couple of weekends ago. Oil that came ok of transfer box was ok but g-box was another matter. Lots of mettalic sludge basically. Still whines and crunches though not quite as bad, so i am gonna have to bite the bullett and get it re-conditioned. Phoned a local gearbox specialist that does a lot of these and the helpful chap reckons with a few seals bearings and synchros i will be looking at £250 to £350 and thats with the box removed from car and delivered to them. Is that a fair price 'cause i'll be looking at nearly another £100 for clutch. Also has anyone else stripped n fixed an R380 and what sort of job is it like? Cheers in advance. speak to ashcrofts as they're the experts on these and others.and you'll be looking at that price for one of there recon units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thanks for that pal. Will give them a bell int morning. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Just had a look at Ashcrofts site- £495 for a gearbox and £445 for transfer box. so with clutch kit, VAT and fuel to transport it darn sarf, it'll tot up to about £1500 and i'll have to fit it myself! Think i'll may just stick with Mr Local recon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 never mind then,thought they were cheaper.try the land of ebay. seen this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-R380-300-TDI-DISCOVERY-DEFENDER-GEARBOX-/110616175829?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c13ce4d5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy andy. Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 get your local place to do it. I have had loads of gear/trans boxes fitted this year do to quality issues at a well known gearbox place. So local is easier, and it's not a complicated box. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks for that, much appreciated. Thats a lot more like it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Cheers Andy. Just been speaking to a mate and he says they do loads of landy gearboxes so like you say, may stay local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somethingwitty Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Sorry to say I've had bad experience of a place beginning with A and their customer service was cr&p subsequently. When the main box went (again) about 18 months later I sent it to a local place and its been spot on ever since. Every place will have it's problems once in a while but it took several iterations to get a box that didn't have the original snag AND worked as advertised. R380 rebuild is not something to take lightly - several special tools required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I have the R380 overhaul manual - reading that will put you off doing the job yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Is it that bad eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSIIA Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 R380 box is not a problem to overhaul. The overhaul manual is available for download on the net. Parts and complete overhaul kits are available from several suppliers (including Ashcrofts). You will need a puller to remove the collar at the back end of the mainshaft, and a simple stand is useful to keep the box nose up while assembling & setting up. The most important thing is to take your time and pay attention to detail. Setting up the end float on the layshaft and mainshaft requires selectable shims which may need to be ordered in at the correct size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Fixing gearboxes is the Devils work ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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