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whelo

Member Since: 06 Jan 2013
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 34

R380

Hi all,
Just wondering if the R380 in a 300tdi is the same as a TD5?
Reason i ask, mate has a 300 defender, his box if almost dead.
I've got a spare one from a TD5, just wondering if they're interchangeable before i have a go weekend.

Jason Getting there, slowly..

9th Jan 2013 1:27am

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6199

I'm pretty sure the internals on the Td5 spec R380 are better (bigger bearings) than the Tdi one.

A chap on the American D-90 forum did a few conversions on Td5 boxes, converting them to Tdi for engine transplants over there, and he said it was more or less "swap the bellhousing and input shaft"

9th Jan 2013 8:50am

whelo

Member Since: 06 Jan 2013
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 34

I was hoping just a case of swapping bell housing..
I've sent Ashcroft an email, they know these boxes inside out.
If them TD5 boxes are as good as you say i might keep a hold of it myself.

Jason Getting there, slowly..

9th Jan 2013 2:56pm

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