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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Paulsou on July 08, 2007, 15:28:21

Title: transfer Box
Post by: Paulsou on July 08, 2007, 15:28:21: I might have to change my transfer box in my 300tdi discovery, i do not seem to have difflock, does anybody know what model transfer box i need & does anybody have one for sale?
Title: transfer Box
Post by: Budgie on July 08, 2007, 20:32:24: You will need the LT230 transfer box with 1.22:1 ratio, click HERE (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_8.html#pa1) and then click on "Technical Information" to check which one you have now. :wink:

I've got one in the garage and I'm asking Â£150 for it. It was running perfectly when removed a couple of years ago and I took it out to fit a 1.44:1 ratio unit as I'm running 33" tyres.
Getting it to you is the main problem. Last time I checked it was going to cost about Â£35 in postage, I'd have thought nearer Â£40 now. :(

PM me if you want it, I can't see it going anywhere in the near future. :wink:
Title: Re: transfer Box
Post by: chris9119 on July 08, 2007, 22:26:40: Quote from: "Paulsou"
I might have to change my transfer box in my 300tdi discovery, i do not seem to have difflock, does anybody know what model transfer box i need & does anybody have one for sale?

Have you got any forward and backward motion...... :?:

If you have, it could be that the diff lock has become urbanised and requires lubrication/adjustment.

Chris
Title: transfer Box
Post by: Paulsou on July 09, 2007, 08:59:54: Lubricated & loosened lever on difflock itself & had wheel jacked up at same time - success wheel locked & difflock light came on - now i'm going up the top to check a lubricate the selector stick - but had a problem last night on road driving along when difflock kicked in and now getting a clonk now and again! - oh what have i done???
Title: transfer Box
Post by: chris9119 on July 09, 2007, 09:20:58: Paulsou

Sounds like it needs further adjustment............ :smack:

Chris
Title: transfer Box
Post by: Paulsou on July 09, 2007, 09:46:56: Do you know how to adjust the difflock?
Title: transfer Box
Post by: chris9119 on July 09, 2007, 11:09:41: Quote from: "Paulsou"
Do you know how to adjust the difflock?

I do. But its easier to do than to say........

Chris
Title: transfer Box
Post by: beatmasterdave on July 09, 2007, 11:31:54: same thing here, grrrr

oooh, budgie! im after 33tyres in the near future. if i replace mine now, with a 1:44:1 box, would it still be ok? where could i get hold of it, and how much do they usualy go for?
cheers!!!!!
Title: transfer Box
Post by: Budgie on July 09, 2007, 11:59:23: You can do it but it'll rev like anything on standard size tyres and it'll reduce your top speed as well, it'll suprize a few Chavs at the lights though!! :twisted:
I got a recon box from Ashcrofts (see the link in my previous post) and got a local LR garage to fit it.
With the larger tyres it takes it back to what it was like driving with the standard ratio.
If the vehicle is going to be mainly for off road then you may be better keeping the standard ratio t-box and going for 4.11:1 ratio diffs. This is because although the t-box will cater for the larger tyres in high-box, the low-box remains the same so it's slightly overgeared and tends to be a bit fast on desents and struggles a wee bit on climbs. Changing the diffs will change the overall ratio in both high & low.
Title: transfer Box
Post by: disco Darren on July 10, 2007, 08:50:37: hello Paul,sound like your having fun ?,i,ve spoken to a mate yesterday about your transfer box,i'll pop round later,if cant wait till then go and see john cowley @ whaddon or john edwards @ leighton,be back later or ring me
Title: transfer Box
Post by: Paulsou on July 10, 2007, 08:58:13: Hello Darren, i think i've cured my transfer Box problem I've freed off the difflock plus the gear selector shaft had seized so i,ve strip & lubricated & know i seem to have difflock with a light that comes on .horray!!!!!!!!!!!