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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: minty on October 12, 2006, 20:38:43

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: minty on October 12, 2006, 20:38:43

i am looking at buying a disco on a 95 plate, have been told its "a little bit notchy going from 2nd to 1st". not sure if this sounds like it needs a new gear box, selector or wot.......... :?  :?  :? has any one got any thoughts if its worth buying or should i stay away????? how much is a gear box likely to set me back????

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: Dr Neil on October 12, 2006, 20:55:09

if it's notchy from 2nd to 1st the chances are it's either the clutch or 1st/2nd gear synchro, though it may just need an oil change, but i doubt it.

a replacement gearbox isn't cheap approx £450 with a warantee though you could chance a second hand box.

there are plenty of other disco's about so you can be choosy depending on your budget..

hope this helps

Neil...

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: Cal on October 12, 2006, 20:55:13

sounds fairly normal to me! I would take it for a drive and see what you think.

I g'box from ashcrofts is about £500 I think off the top of my head.

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: landroverkeith on October 13, 2006, 07:17:01

normal ??? lol mine isnt notchy  woo hoo does that mean for once summat on my disco is actually working as it should????


"checks for a blue moon or flying pigs"

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: Budgie on October 13, 2006, 13:05:08

My 300 doesn't have a notchy gearbox either.
I would either leave alone or get about £1000 off the asking price to cover for a recon box cos that's what it'll cost if you include the fitting!  :wink:

Here's a link to Ashcrofts site (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_2.html) with prices & FAQs.  :wink:

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: Cal on October 13, 2006, 13:09:55

sh*te!! Not another problem...  :evil:

Title: gear box on a disco
Post by: landroverkeith on October 13, 2006, 16:09:12

Quote from: "Cal"

sh*te!! Not another problem...  :evil:

the joy of owning a disco   :shock: