Recent content by michaelhands

I replaced my transfer box with one with ATB, it removes a huge amount of back lash.

Yea he was a great help, I am a patron

The tool to remove the input collar is about 500 quid, I managed it with- 2 leg puller and a searing puller. Putting the collar back on I use a bit of exhaust pipe and a screw thread : )

It is comparatively cheap, compared to a recon box. It would be a lie to say it’s easy, but I managed to do it with out the expensive Land Rover tools.

Amazing how much more leg room they give.

About 300 quid from Ashcroft with out a new oil pump and main oil seal. https://ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/product/r380-master-rebuild-kit/

Fitted replacement R380 with higher 5th and LT230 with ATB. Both working well, especially in the ice and snow in Northern Sweden. The main bearing was shot on the old box so it was time to sort things…. If you get a ticking noise from the gear box in 5th which is quieter in 4th, then you main...

How about having a bash at rebuilding it, I just did mine, never did one before, it’s manageable. Chasing the end float was a bit of a pain. Ashcroft and Winchester do rebuild kits