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| tatra805 Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dolany Posts: 436   
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absolutely normal i would say,
the teeth have to match and when putting it from one to the other while at standstill this most of the time does not engage fully. Doing it while driving at low speed is harmless if done with some feeling and will engage fully immediately. The trick is to do it when not under acceleration or deceleration to avoids clonk sounds in the driveline. Best way to me is engage at standstill and drive away without accelerating while keeping pressure on the lever, you'll notice when it jumps in fully. see it as a good thing, if it would not jump out and you would keep driving non fully engaged you could rip teeth at full torque. play around with it a bit so you get to know the system and it character, will make you feel more confident and prepared if something happens. System is simple and strong so don't worry too much.  |
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17th Apr 2012 11:47am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664  
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Agree with Tatra - sounds like my T-Box as well...
In 4000 miles I have only used Low a couple of times (only off-roaded twice so far  ) - and so far I haven't needed difflock because the grip is so good 
The mild winter up here has been the main contributor to difflock not being needed. Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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17th Apr 2012 11:52am |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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thanks for the tips and reassurance guys although I may never touch that lever again.... too scared now !
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17th Apr 2012 12:14pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4626
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I always put the clutch pedal down when using the transfer lever. Once shifted and foot off the clutch I give it a final push or pull to make sure all is O.K. before moving off.If it will not shift or engage, put the mainbox into gear and move the Land Rover slightly, then once stopped put the mainbox into neutral and try the transfer lever. Like the lads say, everything has to line up before it will engage. I have found the Puma transfer box very easy to use. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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17th Apr 2012 12:15pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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If the TB lever isn't fully engaged it is possible to drive quite a way before it slips out of gear - this is usually accompanied by a bloody great bang if the box is under load. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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17th Apr 2012 6:27pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296
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ouch - I was lucky then. Thanks MOG
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17th Apr 2012 6:54pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7899  
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if you always do it the suggested LR way when stationary or moving it wont pop out.
easiest is stationary engine running MGB in any gear. foot on brake clutch in apply pressure to Tbox lever in direction you wish it to go. Lever will move a distance. while still applying gentle pressure to lever slowly lift the clutch pedal until either the vehicle tries to pull away (held against foot brake) or the T box lever continues to move further in the initial direction of travel. at that point push clutch pedal back in T box range is not changed and will remain in that gear. alot of people make mistakes trying to do it with the MGB in neutral or with the engine off. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Apr 2012 8:37pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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Yep, that should avoid any potentially embarrassing jumping out of gear. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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18th Apr 2012 10:35am |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006  
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The lever should be fairly positive in its action if not then check the linkage for slop also if you remove the centre seat and cover panel you can see a sort of long dome thing on top of the t box held by 6 bolts, inside this is a shaft with a grub screw locating into a dimple if the screw is too loose it will first make for a sloppy lever and two if it falls out you will need a new box. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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20th Apr 2012 6:15am |
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| Lukey Boy Member Since: 10 Jun 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 122 
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Rossy,
When I first bought my def I found the transfer box quite difficult to change into low. It was quite tight - probably the previous owner had not used low. After using it a few times it has loosened up a bit and I deliberately put it into low now and then to keep it used. Agreed with above by lifting the clutch slightly you can feel it engage. I've even taught the wife so she can reverse up to a horse box with more control!  2008 110 XS CSW Stornoway Grey |
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20th Apr 2012 7:03am |
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