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Mike.s

Member Since: 19 May 2015
Location: Weymouth
Posts: 30

Removing LT77 Gearbox

Hi,

I`m replacing the gearbox on my 200 Tdi. I`ve read the workshop manuald and it says to remove it, i have to disconnect all the front fan housing and radiator connections on the front of the engine.

I guess this is to to enable it tilt back so you can slide the gearbox off the engine with the gearbox clearing the body work.

I know the workshop manuals are a bit over zealous sometimes in their steps.

I`m borrowing an engine crane from a friend and plan on dropping the gearbox and transfer box together on to the floor/jack then pulling them out.

Do i really have to remove all the front bits off the engine or is not too bad really?

Cheers, Mike

18th Aug 2015 2:06pm

I Like Old Skool

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 820

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green

From my memories of doing this to my own 200tdi defender when working on the drive I am sure I only removed the viscous fan from the front end to stop it hitting the cowling. Hoses should be fine. I also have a vague memory of the transfer lever or gear lever stub being a pain to get past the seatbox (transmission tunnel out obviously) but can't remember if it is necessary to remove the selector housing before removing the boxes?

18th Aug 2015 2:12pm

NickMc

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 1632

No need to at all. Take the fan off if you're worried or something under the flywheel housing to stop it drooping down.

18th Aug 2015 10:51pm

Nidge

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
Posts: 819

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue

Keep up the good work Mike.....it will soon be good as new

I could do with your welding skills on the latest yoke I bought.....

Nigel.

19th Aug 2015 4:51am

Mike.s

Member Since: 19 May 2015
Location: Weymouth
Posts: 30

Cool - hopefully, i`ll get away with just removing the floor and gearbox tunnel to gain access

Cheers Nidge - getting there - truck is used pretty much everyday. I was putting up with the crunchy 3rd gear and double declutching it, but have been keeping an eye out for a 2nd hand one for a while. Picked one up this week which was a recon fitted to an ex mod 110 which has a slightly lower 1st and 2nd gear - will hopefully pull away a bit quicker with the disco transfer box and my big wheels. I`ve also had it tuned up by a guy who loves his diesels and it really flys now

Should update my thread really!

19th Aug 2015 7:26am

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

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Cheers Nidge - getting there - truck is used pretty much everyday. I was putting up with the crunchy 3rd gear and double declutching it, but have been keeping an eye out for a 2nd hand one for a while. Picked one up this week which was a recon fitted to an ex mod 110 which has a slightly lower 1st and 2nd gear - will hopefully pull away a bit quicker with the disco transfer box and my big wheels. I`ve also had it tuned up by a guy who loves his diesels and it really flys now Smile

Should update my thread really!

I would definitely be interested to hear about that

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19th Aug 2015 9:02am

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