Lodds Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first Discovery. It is 1 1967 ES TDI E300. I had a test drive last night, everything appears okay, little rust and no odd noises from either the engine or gearbox. Now my question, it was apparent during the test drive that High or Low ranges could only be engaged when the vehicle was stopped and the clutch was not engaged. Is this normal operating procedure? Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Guess you mean 1997 Yes the range must be changed either with the vehicle stationary or moving very slowly (1-2mph) with the main box in neutral and preferably with the clutch down. It's normal for the engagement to be a bit notchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodds Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 No it is a 1996 TDi, The gear will only engage with the clutch not engaged, then it appears to work fine, I thought it was a bit strange that it would NOT engage with the clutch pedal down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Probably linkage is dodgy. Don't try and engage low box whilst moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHere Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Id be happy enough as long as it does engage and not have to be wrestled with to get it into gear. Speaking of dodgy linkages mine is back the front. (H = L and L = H). It has been like that since I had some work done on the box by a very reputable firm here in Ireland. I still don't know how they managed it but it works and I am not going near it Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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