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Laurie



Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
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Gearbox woes
Noise in our Defender gearbox got worse today.
Took it to Bob's.
He wouldn't let us bring it home.
Mainshaft bearing(s) gone.
New gearbox needed.

That's a £26,000 car with just 30,000 miles on the clock.
Any cheap eurobox would still be in warranty.
Ours expired two years ago.

So now it starts......
£30 taxi fare home...
Post #27473 19th Mar 2010 5:11pm
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CFB



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Oh dear, sorry to hear that Sad

What were the symptoms before it went? Andy
Post #27476 19th Mar 2010 5:38pm
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Laurie



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CFB wrote:
What were the symptoms before it went?

A rattling grinding noise at road speed rather than engine speed.
Post #27478 19th Mar 2010 5:40pm
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Knot Yet



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Ouch thats a shame Laurie - hope it's not too awful to fix Defender 110 Puma Utility XS
Post #27541 20th Mar 2010 12:49pm
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Laurie



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I'm wondering if I can take it up with Land Rover.
Anyone know a good contact?
Post #27544 20th Mar 2010 3:38pm
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Knot Yet



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Two years out of warranty might present a bit of a challenge - and I suspect you would be sworn to secrecy if they did help as it would certainly open the floodgates for out of warranty claims Thumbs Up

But let us know how you get on Very Happy Defender 110 Puma Utility XS
Post #27552 20th Mar 2010 4:39pm
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Laurie



Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
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It's been suggested by our local dealer that I might be able to claim a 'good will' 25% dicount off an exchange box (circa £1500) after an inspection.
Since Ashcroft will rebuild mine for £495 the choice is obvious. Rolling Eyes
Post #27843 23rd Mar 2010 3:24pm
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