I hate filling the gearbox. The transfer box is not so bad, but the gearbox (both the LT77 and R380) is annoying to fill as there is hardly any space to get above the filler hole to pour the oil in. I’ve tried using a suction gun, but not had…
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When you find yourself not being able to change gear without a clunk then you may have worn splines on your halfshafts and drive members, due to high mileage or heavy clutch changes. The halfshaft transmits power from the differential by engaging the splines of the drive member which bolts…
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Tags: axle, quickfix
I had a bit of a problem with my diff lock, in that it wouldn’t engage. The transfer box lever would move to the left one “notch”, but not into another by the time it hit the far side of the lever assembly. I removed the gearbox tunnel and saw…
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There comes a time in a Land Rover’s life where it starts to drop oil. My 1993 200tdi will have dropped litres of fluid in it’s lifetime, so this latest spill is nothing new. The first thought on seeing a puddle under the vehicle from the rear differential is a…
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