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twopoint6khz



Member Since: 18 Aug 2011
Location: North Lakes
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Gearbox clicking
Searched on this subject but to no avail, so:

I have a '55 plate 110 CSW Td5, with the usual R380 gearbox. It's got about 50k on the clock.

When coming back from 5th gear towards the centre of the stick (i.e. the neutral position between 3rd & 4th), there is a loud click from underneath the car. The best way I can describe it is the noise that those Newton's cradle things make - you know the executive toys with the balls on strings (fnar).

My old Td5 didn't do this, and this new gearbox feels different too - there is much more slop to the right of the neutral position, i.e. when putting it in 5th it seems the gearstick goes right, forward, then left into the 5th position. The gearbox works fine mind, so I'm reluctant to start stripping things if it's nowt to worry about.

Any ideas? Question
Post #85221 19th Aug 2011 4:13pm
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derbywill



Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Hi the click isnt anything to worry about its the reverse interlock in the gearbox disengauging (to stop selecting Reverse if you think you have a 6 speed box)
Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
The click is the latch that prevents you accidentally changing from fifth into reverse disengaging. Some boxes seem louder than others, but it is normal. My TD5 disco has been loud for 200k miles with no problem.
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twopoint6khz



Member Since: 18 Aug 2011
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Excellent, thanks for the speedy response gents. I can go back to listening for other clunks, whirrs etc now Smile
Post #85245 19th Aug 2011 6:03pm
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