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grafty99



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Yeah had mine rebuilt, just because I could really. Happy enough with the gearbox it self but
not overly impressed by the slickshift Neutral Maybe because it is on effectively a new box but the change is quite notchy to the point of being difficult (especially 2nd and 4th) when the 'box is cold and improves slightly when warm.
Before I had the slickshift (and before the box was rebuilt) the shift was excellent cold or warm. I can only assume that the slickshift is exaggerating the tightness of the rebuild? Loathed to remove it to find out though Laughing

I specced it with disco V8 5th gear and uprated bearings all round (coupled with a 1.2 puma spec transfer box gives 30mph / 1000rpm same final drive as a 6 speed puma Thumbs Up )
My old box was never noisy (unitl it started to fail) which this one isn't. Hopefully this one will last at least another 110k miles! My old box met a premature end when I accidentally filled it with ep90 (ep90 and mtf94 both in unmarked containers - lesson learnt!) Realised something was up as the gear change was terrible. Drained and refilled with the correct oil after about 500miles but the damage was done and it only lasted about 4000miles after that Big Cry 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
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Post #593143 15th Jan 2017 12:13am
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grafty99



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Forgot to mention that I haven't played around with the bias springs so that may improve things. In fact I think I might have found tomorrow's job Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #593144 15th Jan 2017 12:13am
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Procta



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grafty99 wrote:
Yeah had mine rebuilt, just because I could really. Happy enough with the gearbox it self but
not overly impressed by the slickshift Neutral Maybe because it is on effectively a new box but the change is quite notchy to the point of being difficult (especially 2nd and 4th) when the 'box is cold and improves slightly when warm.
Before I had the slickshift (and before the box was rebuilt) the shift was excellent cold or warm. I can only assume that the slickshift is exaggerating the tightness of the rebuild? Loathed to remove it to find out though Laughing


mind saying that, my gearbox is a bit notchy when cold too in 2nd and 3rd. its not a fan of been removed out of 1st into 2nd when you pull away. But once its warm it really plays, But then again my box has done nearly 120k, my dad says the clutch bearing is getting noisey when you lift off. But then again he has had the Peugeot 306s clutch on its way out since 2009! even had a problem with the jeeps clutch ( 4x4 before 200) also he has the Gearbox on its way out on the 200 too, But its funny how my mum hasn't got a bother with it, and it plays ball with her.
I just think its landrover defender for you, Yeah there is a noise with mine but like I say its pulling like a horse though the gears.
I am still looking at doing the slick shift conversion, if the clutch is way then I will just have to go head and change it anyway.
Rebuilt a full car practically before anyway.

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Post #593146 15th Jan 2017 1:16am
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L110CDL



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grafty99 wrote:
Forgot to mention that I haven't played around with the bias springs so that may improve things. In fact I think I might have found tomorrow's job Thumbs Up


Glad to help you find your next job Rolling with laughter Im thinking the sort of same way as you about having a spare gearbox then i can get it rebuilt while the spare is in, but trying to find a spare defender r380 thats ok is hard to find at the right price Rolling Eyes 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Post #593315 15th Jan 2017 7:38pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
It is, would a lt77 do as a stand in? 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #593318 15th Jan 2017 7:43pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Have been at my mates house today and got playing around with his pipe bender. Can you gess what I'm making Whistle


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I'll give you a clue. Bowler. 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
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Post #593319 15th Jan 2017 7:45pm
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Green Machine



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
Grafty - Surprised at your comments on the Slickshift. I think it's one of the best things I've done to mine and wish I had done it earlier. Perhaps your bias springs do need a bit of adjustment? Mine is a bit notchy into second when cold, but it always has been (the Slickshift makes this marginally worse because of the shortened throw, but it is marginal). Once warmed up though the Slickshift is a massive improvement across the board. Shifts are much more precise and the reduced movement makes driving a lot more comfortable. I don't think I'd want to go back to the standard R380 shift now. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #593320 15th Jan 2017 7:46pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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grafty99 wrote:
I'll give you a clue. Bowler.

Is it a hat stand? Darren

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Post #593327 15th Jan 2017 7:54pm
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L110CDL



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^ ^ ^ Rolling with laughter

Something to do with your knobs Shocked

Thanks for the offer but would prefer a r380 Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.
Post #593330 15th Jan 2017 8:01pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
The shift on mine was precise before the slickshift. On mine the slickshift has the made it notchy which it want before. Don't get me wrong it isn't terrible, just isn't what I'd hoped for. Maybe I expected too much but the shift was definitely better before the rebuild.

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Is it a hat stand?
Laughing a hat stand it is not 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #593332 15th Jan 2017 8:02pm
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Morepower



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rear step copies... It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

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2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold)
Post #593334 15th Jan 2017 8:05pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Quote:
rear step copies...


That's the one! So far they have cost me exactly nothing Rolling with laughter just going to fabricate a pair and see how they turn out. I've always wanted a NAS rear step but they put the tow ball too high and I tow fairly regularly so not practical for me.

Also don't want to spend bowler money if I fit them and decide I don't like them Whistle 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Oakseywick



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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
I liked the bowler steps aswell but not the price for the same reason as you because of the towbar height, so bought a pair of whitbread steps which are very similar and galvanised before power coating they were on offer for £75 plus postage at the time they are waiting to be fitted at the moment.
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grafty99



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
That's a good price, until you mentioned them I hasn't heard of them. Every day is a school day! 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Oakseywick



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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Search for whitbread offroad and check for special offers they may still have them at the same price.

Andy Very Happy
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