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stev

Member Since: 23 Oct 2010
Location: jockland
Posts: 3

please help!!! gears

Hi All. Im new to the site!! can anyone help me??? I have a 2004 90 td5. 60k. had a 300tdi previous with 189000 on clock when sold it. The gearbox on my td5 is awful!!!!! from 1st into second it grinds and even second into third it grinds. I have proper oil in it and have had clutch changed. my mechanic is concerned because an oil leak has appeared from the gearbox. I am serious thinking replace gearbox< or do you guys think anything different. ps my old 300tdi gears were a gem,
thanks, steve.

23rd Oct 2010 10:34pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

All R380 gearboxes crunch from 1st to 2nd and, to a lesser degree, from 2nd to 3rd.
There are some better oils out there but sourcing them is difficult.
If it comes to the worst, Ashcroft do an exchange with an improved shift for £595 + VAT

23rd Oct 2010 11:09pm

piecost76

Member Since: 29 Sep 2010
Location: Nr Sevenoaks, Kent
Posts: 177

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

This stuff is highly rated.

I will be putting it into my gearbox when next in for service

http://shop.difflock.com/difflock-evolutio...-p-51.html

25th Oct 2010 12:55pm

stevie d

Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
Posts: 342

I have Difflock products in all boxes and diffs. TD5 52 plate.

Gearbox now very smooth even when cold.

It's expensive stuff, but a lot less than a new gear box if it works.

Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 330i Coupe

25th Oct 2010 1:12pm

jerseyman

Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: Jersey
Posts: 279

I'm pretty interested in this oil as it seems to get a lot of positive reviews.

I have some concerns that no information is given about the oil - such as viscosity, and I have a certain cynicism as to how a Land Rover forum can develop an oil that seems better than the big boys.

I have got two vehicles with the R380 gearbox, both with the standard 1st - 2nd shift problem when cold so I'm very tempted.

Does anyone know the back ground to this oil, or of personal experience with long term use.

Brian

26th Oct 2010 11:24am

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

jerseyman wrote:
I have a certain cynicism as to how a Land Rover forum can develop an oil that seems better than the big boys.

Presumably it's a rebranded something else.

26th Oct 2010 12:32pm

stev

Member Since: 23 Oct 2010
Location: jockland
Posts: 3

just like to say thanks to all the replies ref: the gears on my td5 90 csw. Anyway ive done a good deal and pick up a puma double cab hopeful nxt week. Went and had a run in one and couldnt believe the difference(better,in my opinion) so cant wait, its an xs.

19th Nov 2010 10:36pm

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