Recent content by Jamesjude

Has any one converted a disco box to a defender box using the adapters from Ashcroft transitions? Is it just a case of change the selector and that's it done? Cheers in advance.

Why isn't it that easy to just change the selector? Is there much else work involved as that's what I was planning on doing too.

Because it's my new toy and I want it on the road now!!! Bit of a gamble how long the gearbox will last but supose it's only a couple of days work when it does go!!

Yeah just the gearbox. Going to do the Crank seal while it's all off. It's only a cheap high mileage gearbox going in but the one that's coming off is going to get reconditioned and fitted when needed again. Getting a hd clutch and fork. I'm hoping the transfer box is good as I've not driven the...

Hi all. Going to be replacing the gearbox on my 300tdi truck cab and wondering what I need before I start? So far on my list I have....... Clutch kit Bolts Gasket kit Oil De-greaser(cleaning the transfer box) Can't think of what else I'll need but want everything there before I start...

Just bought a disco box for £21 off ebay. I'll soon find out if it's a dog or not.

Hmm think I'll try sorce a second hand box to see me through then can rebuild the one I have over the winter. You know anywhere other than ebay for second hand boxes? Cheers for help.

Don't supose you know a good place to get a second hand box from do you? Seen a really cheap disco box that's why I was asking. Are the ratios the same in both boxes?

Hi all. I was on Here a few years back but lost my log in details. Sold my old 200tdi 90 a while ago and had a disco 300 since then, just bought me self a 300tdi truck cab that needs a bit of work doing on it so thought I would get my self back on here for all them questions I need answering...

Hi all. Just got myself a defender 300tdi truck cab, it needs a new gearbox fitting and just need to know if a disco r380 box is the same or can be made to fit? Cheers guys.