gear box

[les baty]

hi all, i have a disco 300tdi thats realy pushing its luck, 2nd gear is not happening first thing in the morning then when i can get it it crunches like a good un, reverse is the same but all other gears are fine so im thinking its the syncro thats worn so im replaceing the gear box. ive been offerd a low mileage one off a 200tdi, now the big question will it fit my 300tdi engine and transfer box??????????????????????????????????

[Chris Putt]

Pretty sure it will fit (im sure someone will clear this up). One of the lads I go offroading with has an R380 box sat in his shed. I drove the vehicle when it was still in and it was very tight despite being quite high milage. He wants £150 for the gearbox and transfer......... call me on 07824396180

[les baty]

thanks for the offer but a mate has got a good one he is letting me have (very cheap) so i just need to know if it will fit. thanks for the reply.

[J.D.]

Yep, both an LT77 and an R380 gearbox will bolt on the back of a 300TDi engine with no problems.

[les baty]

happy days then, will my original transfer box fit the 200tdi gear box?????

[J.D.]

yes it will. However......there is a seal between the transfer box and gearbox, if you are splitting the two, make sure you replace it. Be very careful when you rejoin the two boxes as the seal is very easily damaged.

[les baty]

Cheers for that bit of advice, well worth knowing.  i can imagine that being a bit of a !!!!!!!!!!!!! when its on the vehicle!!!

Thanks for all your help.

[J.D.]

Not a problem, if you need any more, just ask. If you want some problem solving while you are doing it, my number is in my signature.

Hope it all goes to plan.

[les baty]

cheers for that J.D.  i will note your number down.

[les baty]

iv finaly got round to fitting the 200tdi gear box to my 300tdi disco, and with a bit of a switch of parts got it to fit and work so my off roader wont be off the road much longer so this clears up any myths, also i would not recomend doing this job on your own, happy days.

[barmiebrumie]

Just noticed this thread  :roll:, heavy box's aint they , got a r380 in my 200 bolted to a defender t/box so all can be mixed up as you wish


John

[Axetamer]

Just to be clear then a r380 or  a lt77 will fit either a 200tdi or a 300tdi?

[les baty]

yeah, you have to mess about with the linkages, i havent put the wires on yet so im hopeing the plugs are the same, its just a mega heavy unit to do without the proper kit, just for the record the clutches are the same.

[barmiebrumie]

Just to be clear then a r380 or  a lt77 will fit either a 200tdi or a 300tdi?

Correct I have done this both ways, if you know what I mean



John