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mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

Syncro

What would be the indication of a dodgy syncromesh on the gear box...now my clutch is finally right, im trying to work out if this is how its supposed to be or a problem masked for 2yrs by dodgy clutch(es) Mike

23rd Jul 2010 4:41pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2262

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

I beleive even in last generation gearboxes 2nd gear is still a bit rough. My new gearbox is quiater in 6th than the old one.

About 2-3% on Moly should fix the 2nd gear. Remember that syncros need a bit of friction to work properly and it is one of the reasons to use GL-4 oil spec. Puma 110" SW

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23rd Jul 2010 4:50pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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I was planning when the warranty ends, to change all the fluids to the diff lock version - had success with them in previous land rovers + im not too confident on the long service intervals with the standard oil Mike

23rd Jul 2010 7:29pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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Actually these oils (factory) are full synthetic Puma 110" SW

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23rd Jul 2010 7:39pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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MK wrote:
Actually these oils (factory) are full synthetic

I guessed they were - i think they have been for some time.

My problem is last time i checked, the components (transfer and diffs) are almost the same as those you would once change oils every 12k now i think its every 40k!

Gearbox is an unknown, so i like the idea of changing the oil to see if it improves it Mike

23rd Jul 2010 7:42pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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gearbox is any synth 75W-90 GL-4 Puma 110" SW

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23rd Jul 2010 8:32pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
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Mike

One of the problems my new clutches are supposed to have sorted is the syncro, or lack of.

The only gear that I have a real problem with after the latest clutch is second, which has always been the main offender. My dealer has adjusted the detents etc. but still it is impossible to engage smoothly.

I have found that after using diff lock and low range for a while I do get a slight improvement.

Guess it is something I can live with, especially after the last clutch change saga.

Bob

26th Jul 2010 12:20pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2262

i have a brand new gbox and it is better than the old one but still a bit rough . Dgardel added CPL additive stuff and he managed to have it smooth. Puma 110" SW

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26th Jul 2010 12:32pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
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MK wrote:
i have a brand new gbox and it is better than the old one but still a bit rough . Dgardel added CPL additive stuff and he managed to have it smooth.

Anybody got any idea of what Dgardel added and how much - I have tried a search and not found the answer - yet !

Bob

26th Jul 2010 12:43pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2139.html?highlight=cpl Puma 110" SW

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26th Jul 2010 12:46pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
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Thanks MK - I just found it as well

Also on this post.

http://www.defender2.net/forum/post19142.html#19142

CPL gearbox additive, 125 CC.

Bob

26th Jul 2010 12:53pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5024

If your slow with the changes it really does help - by slow i mean not to snatch at the change.

May try the gearbox additive.

Mine i dont think is that bad/has a problem - just wanted to get ducks in a line Mike

26th Jul 2010 1:16pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
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mse wrote:
If your slow with the changes it really does help - by slow i mean not to snatch at the change.

May try the gearbox additive.

Mine i dont think is that bad/has a problem - just wanted to get ducks in a line

Mike

My change from first to second has to be so slow I am almost stationary by the time I engage second !
Also, attempting to change to second at above 10mph is a lottery !

I am tring to find a UK dealer for CPL at the moment - it has got to be worth a try.

Bob

26th Jul 2010 1:21pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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Mine isnt like that - although it could be how i change gear differently to you anyway?

Do halfords not sell it - they sell the others. Mike

26th Jul 2010 1:23pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Halfords don't sell it. Only places I have found so far are in Germany or CPL in Italy - not sure if they will sell directly.

My temporary solution works fine if I am not towing something - I don't bother with first gear

Bob

26th Jul 2010 1:54pm

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