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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4348 |
I believe Clark and Draper both do attachments for their trolley jacks to do this. I have toyed with the idea in the past, but not committed to buying one yet.
One thing. It would be better to leave the back axle on the ground as aligning and then fitting the transfer box on to the mainshaft splines will be much easier. Also. Make yourself a series of guide bolts to aid in lining the box up, two will do screwed in to the threaded holes on the R380 gearbox. Easily made from long bolts with the head cut off. Be prepared with an R380 rear output seal as well as this could be the culprit for the leak... |
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17th Feb 2017 12:24pm |
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Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674 |
I have swapped out a few transferboxes and for me the easiest way was to disconnect the box and just lay under it and slowly slide the box off onto myself then onto the floor. Not the easiest job for smaller or older less agile people though.
Oh one more thing if someone says they have disconnected it then check, I trusted my mate once and then had a whole gearbox come out still attached but no casing got me a little dirty to say the least. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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17th Feb 2017 2:20pm |
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Dreamweapon Member Since: 19 Dec 2016 Location: Hessische Odenwald Posts: 55 |
Are they not a bit of a heavy item? I have visions of landing a transfer box on my face...considering I'm not the best looking to start of with it will only make matter worse.. I found a Sealey 3 ton with a specific gearbox cradle, a bit spendy but cheaper than plastic surgery |
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17th Feb 2017 2:34pm |
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Dreamweapon Member Since: 19 Dec 2016 Location: Hessische Odenwald Posts: 55 |
It's an MT82, I haven't heard of them having the same problem...unless somebody knows better. |
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17th Feb 2017 2:36pm |
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roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039 |
I don't know if you have a roll cage.
Click image to enlarge I have and that is very usefull. I have some big Lashings? (The yellow things I tie my 90 down on a trailer). I opened my doors and used one to make a loope over the roof and another one from that in the 90 down to around the tranfer box. and a small one in my hand to keep it straight. The transfer box is not really heavy but a little difficult to lift in a small space above you. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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17th Feb 2017 2:49pm |
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sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 570 |
The transfer box weighs 65kg,I have swapped mine on my own,just layed underneath the truck,the most awkward thing is it is heavier to one side.
A good tip I picked up was,when you unbolt it from the gearbox,replace 2 or 3 of the bolts with 100/120mm legnths of threaded bar,slide the T/B off with the aid of the threaded bar so it comes off straight & dousen't damage the seal,or splines. Also makes it easier to line it up when you put it back on. Marc |
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17th Feb 2017 3:48pm |
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zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 |
if you take the cubby box out and the panel underneath it you can access the top of the transfer box. If you dont have an engine crane, you can get a couple of mates and a length of 4x2 with some strops and lower it down.
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17th Feb 2017 7:44pm |
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zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 |
Great tip, do you happen to remember the diameter of the thread? |
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17th Feb 2017 7:44pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19449 |
Have seen that done before. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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17th Feb 2017 8:54pm |
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SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 655 |
I picked up a transmission jack adapter off eBay for working on my classic fiat 500...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/172516239837 It was perfect for pulling out and replacing the engine and gearbox on that in one go... Click image to enlarge So it would handle a Defender gearbox ok. Cheers, Steve Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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20th Feb 2017 6:41am |
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L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10420 |
^ ^ ^ That is a piece of art 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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20th Feb 2017 8:55pm |
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