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| steventheplumber Member Since: 29 Apr 2014 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 767   
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Changed my transfer box from 1.4 to 1.2 very happy with new transfer box.
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1st Jun 2015 10:21am |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 999 
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I'm about to do mine - the box is a bit of an unknown quantity, but seems good.
My rationale is that if I like the gearing, and the box isn't great, then I'll be happy to buy a reconditioned one. |
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1st Jun 2015 10:33am |
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| Lambley Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: Mid Devon Posts: 1435 
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I was going to keep my low mileage box but tbh it was heavy and I got fed up of moving it around so I sold it for £150
The box I bought was an unknown quantity too, they guy seemed fair, he said he'd had it sitting in his garage for a while ready to do but never got round to it, then sold his Defender, it was from a Disco with 'around' 70 - 80k miles on. I took a gamble and it paid off, it's been on a while now with no problems. I paid £100 for it. I'd just keep your original one until you're satisfied the new one works ok and then sell it. Either that or when you're happy with the new gearing, send it to Ashcroft for a recon/swap. You won't be disappointed though - I'd be amazed if you were anyway. |
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1st Jun 2015 10:41am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765  
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Out of interest, what is the benefit? And is this for all models/engines or a specific variant? Ta Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Jun 2015 11:26am |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 999
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Thanks Lambley.
Grenadier, The benefit is that with the taller gears you get lower revs at the same speed as the 1.4 box. So for example you won't have to change up into 2nd so quickly when you pull out from a junction etc - which would be a big plus for me. Also at cruising speeds your engine will be quieter and probably more fuel efficient. For context I think the 1.4 was so you could set off on a hill with a massive trailer full of livestock on the back - also in earlier vehicles the Defender engines didn't have the torque to pull the higher gears comfortably - since the Td5 this hasn't been the case. |
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1st Jun 2015 11:49am |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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I don't think you'll need to swap yours grenadier as I believe all puma engine defenders already have the 1.2 transfer box. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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1st Jun 2015 2:52pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765
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Thanks for the 'knowlegde' Anderzander.
Thanks for making sure I don't blow cash buying something I don't need MK1 
Generally always looking to make the beast a little better, eek out some power, add some refinement etc etc, so thanks for help and answers all round....  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Jun 2015 3:17pm |
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