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AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 |
Going to fit one of these whilst the 130 is in having a new clutch.
http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/mt...t-kit.html The reason for doing this is here. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic32931....p;start=60 Whilst in the dealers its also having:- New head gasket as its got an oil leak. New front diff pinion seal. Oil pump recall works. New bonnet, as the nut that holds the catch was welded on in the wrong place and the bonnet kept popping open. Oh and they are fitting the bigger Bowler brakes for me 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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29th May 2015 5:37am |
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LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3639 |
some work being done there, will be interested to know how the Ashcroft shaft goes and lasts DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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29th May 2015 5:57am |
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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2629 |
Jah, if only it wasn't R19 to the pound, I would also get the Ashcroft kit done. --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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29th May 2015 8:26am |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7987 |
i ordered one of these which arrived last week to, will fit it when i do the clutch which at 51k miles it seems prudent to do! Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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29th May 2015 9:14am |
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T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101 |
i think mines ready for one. Had a clutch under warranty at 17k so got a few miles left in the old girl. When it goes does it do any damage apart from loss of drive?
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29th May 2015 10:19am |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 |
Nice engineering by Ashcroft, and it's a permanent fix .. As Eric would say a reliability modification
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29th May 2015 10:30am |
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munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558 |
aren't the Ashcroft ones standard ones converted ? bpman Nice engineering by Ashcroft, and it's a permanent fix how long have they been tested for ? NOT saying they no good , they look good , but anyone have anyone have results from fitting the kit ? |
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29th May 2015 11:32am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17319 |
Correct, they're standard parts machined to allow oil migration from the main gearbox.
I am not aware of anyone who's run an Ashcroft set for a significant mileage yet, and look forward to hearing feedback when someone does. I have no doubt that they'll work very well, but similarly the standard parts properly lubricated also seem pretty long-lasting.
The only immediate damage is to the failed parts ... ... unless you happen to be on a level crossing, or the middle of a junction, or a motorway, etc, when it fails. In those cases, who knows? Thankfully it hasn't happened yet. |
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29th May 2015 11:41am |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 |
You're quite right munch, but given the issue is a non-greased joint and the Ashcroft kit feeds oil to the joint it should be good fix and Ashcroft quality
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29th May 2015 12:44pm |
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need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
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29th May 2015 2:23pm |
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AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 |
WoW the exact same link I posted in my original post at the start of the thread.
Well I reckon as others do with Ashcrofts reputation and the fact that the joint will now be lubed up its a win win situation. Time will tell I suppose 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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29th May 2015 3:48pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17319 |
I can think of no finer testbed than Longshanks for a long term test of the Ashcroft Solution, and look forward to finding out how it fares.
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29th May 2015 4:37pm |
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Scoobeenut Member Since: 04 Mar 2015 Location: West London Posts: 310 |
My factory splines let go suddenly when I was on a Motorway, luckily I was able to coast to the hard shoulder but it was scary. |
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29th May 2015 6:12pm |
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need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
Whoops. Sorry Andrew, my bad |
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29th May 2015 7:41pm |
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