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Morepower

Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 630

Atb diff install (Transfer box)

Hi Guys... just a quick one... does anyone know how long it would take to install an Ashcroft central Atb diff... Drive in and out...

Regards Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

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8th Feb 2018 12:34pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17382

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Do you mean swapping the transfer box, or removing, rebuilding, and refitting the transfer box?

Do you mean doing the work yourself or getting someone else to do it?

I estimate that a competent mechanic with the right tools, parts (inc spares and service items) and experience would take a day to strip and rebuild the box on the bench, but this does rather depend upon them having several special tools and measuring devices or substitutes for same.

Removing and refitting the transfer box, with the right tools and equipment, is probably around three hours.

8th Feb 2018 1:02pm

Morepower

Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 630

Thanks Blackwolf... Yes, To be clear... Drive truck in... Let them get on with it... pick truck up... Just need a rough idea, As don't want a (well it took us three days to fit the diff situation) with the corresponding bill to boot... I find it best if you say... Ok it's x hrs for this given job (2016 90 with 3500miles so don't expect to many issues) but call me if you have a problem

Regards

Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

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2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold)

8th Feb 2018 1:22pm

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
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I doubt if you need to take the transfer out off the car. But I am not sure about this. Roel

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8th Feb 2018 2:53pm

JOW240725

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Can't help with the question I'm afraid, but... I'd be interested to hear your thinking for having the ATB in centre, as opposed to the rear or front diff?

Would it be worth checking the output shaft whilst out? James
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8th Feb 2018 3:04pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17382

roel wrote:
I doubt if you need to take the transfer out off the car. But I am not sure about this.

It would be almost impossible to set the various bearing preloads correctly with the box in the vehicle, and I would not pay someone to do the job if they were that sloppy.

8th Feb 2018 11:54pm

Morepower

Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 630

Agreed Blackwolf.... It's definitely a box out job.... Which is why I'll fit the ashcroft transfer shaft upgrade and a Bowler clutch kit

Regards

Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

2013 Bowler 110 (Sold)
2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold)

9th Feb 2018 6:44am

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

blackwolf wrote:
roel wrote:
I doubt if you need to take the transfer out off the car. But I am not sure about this.

It would be almost impossible to set the various bearing preloads correctly with the box in the vehicle, and I would not pay someone to do the job if they were that sloppy.

I am not an experienced mechanic I just maintaine My Landy's myself since 1995. Yes including my D3. I don't use micrometyers etc. You can adjust most thing on how it feels. I don't have a problem rebuilding a diff on the kitchen table. I am sure you all will say that it can't be done so:

Click image to enlarge Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)

9th Feb 2018 8:05am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5816

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Roel, either you are married to a very, very understanding wife, or you have moved in with the guy in the photo who seems to more-than-love your on the kitchen table diff rebuild

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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9th Feb 2018 10:15am

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

I have an understanding wife, but I didn't say it was my kitchen table.

Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)

9th Feb 2018 2:09pm

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