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| steve_c3 Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Hants Posts: 173   
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That's a glowing reference! I bought one at Billing last year and had it sitting on my shelves ever since! Maybe I should make it my next job after painting the rear crossmember, fixing the side steps, touching up the Dinitrol, fixing the leaks etc etc!
Seriously though...it's now my next job!  2002 Defender 110 CSW TD5 |
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22nd Mar 2017 7:04pm |
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| huffhuff Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: Home Counties Posts: 379 
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Ha, it's been on my list for ages too. I finally decided to buy one after reading another few good reviews (and having a bad day at work - buying stuff for the defender always makes you feel betterer).
It is such a worthwhile modification/upgrade. It will literally take you half hour, go get it out of the shed. You'll wish you did it when you got home from Billing a year ago! TD5 Defender 90 Discovery 3 HSE |
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23rd Mar 2017 9:49am |
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| epictrail Member Since: 20 Sep 2013 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 395 
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Sounds like a good upgrade. But if your selector cup ( part of the Syncro kit ) is worn already then just changing that makes a large difference. Even the genuine Landrover part is not expensive.
FRC 5959 http://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product/...-frc-5859/ |
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23rd Mar 2017 10:19am |
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| huffhuff Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: Home Counties Posts: 379
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Indeed, correclty setting your bias springs also helps getting rid of some of the gear stick 'wobble' and could make gear selection a bit easier (my bias springs were all out so not only did I have a very wobbly gearstick, but to get in to 3rd I had to kind of push left a bit as going - adjusting the springs resolved).
However, I wanted a tighter, shorter throw into gears. Fed up of whacking my knuckles on the raptor dash or deafening myself by hitting the volume knob 
So, if you're not bothered about travel from one gear to the next, then replace the nylon cup and fiddle with your springs to lose some wiggle. If you want a complete overhaul which makes you feel like you're driving with a normal, tight and modern gearbox, fit this kit
Pic for reference;  TD5 Defender 90
Discovery 3 HSE |
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23rd Mar 2017 10:27am |
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| PD1 Member Since: 15 Feb 2017 Location: Sandhurst Posts: 41
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Thanks Guys, After reading this...Ordered. Job for the weekend
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23rd Mar 2017 12:19pm |
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| huffhuff Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: Home Counties Posts: 379
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Did you fit it PD1? TD5 Defender 90
Discovery 3 HSE |
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27th Mar 2017 12:12pm |
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| PD1 Member Since: 15 Feb 2017 Location: Sandhurst Posts: 41
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No, delayed on a flight back from the US. So the weekend got screwed
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27th Mar 2017 1:28pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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I'd be interested to hear how you fair as well, the gear change on my lt77 is quite sloppy
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27th Mar 2017 2:06pm |
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| steve_c3 Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Hants Posts: 173
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Ok, after it taking up space on my shelf for too long I've finally fitted my slick shift...and i like it! Gear changes are tighter and it gave me the chance to take up the wobble in the stick by adjusting the bias springs. Thanks HuffHuff for the push
 2002 Defender 110 CSW TD5 |
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31st Mar 2017 1:44pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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Worth the cash then?
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31st Mar 2017 5:31pm |
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| steve_c3 Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Hants Posts: 173
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Like most things, it's a personal thing but if I was to get another Defender, I'd fit it again! 2002 Defender 110 CSW TD5
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31st Mar 2017 6:22pm |
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| JustFX Member Since: 10 Nov 2016 Location: Mendip Hills Posts: 190 
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I have just removed mine as I put a new gearbox in last weekend and it caused 2nd and Reverse to be a bit of a pain to get out of. I suspect a new (tight) box (Fnarr Fnarr) doesn't need the aid from the slick. But once its got a bit more slop in it I suspect I will refit.
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31st Mar 2017 6:23pm |
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| DefenderSmith Member Since: 16 Apr 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 10
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I purchased one at a Land rover show and fitted it myself, which I found fairly straightforward. However I could not for the life of me adjust the bias plate lined up.. getting 3rd and 4th lined up would push out 1st and second and vice versa. Since then whilst having work done at two different reputable Land Rover specialists I have asked them to have a go at correcting and they have both been unable to get the changes lined up correctly. Not sure whether to keep trying or just take mine off.
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27th Apr 2018 10:13am |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 713 
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JustFX - I noticed the same when I fitted the Slickshift to a recon R380 box, after 500 miles it had loosened a touch and was much better. During the first 2k miles I adjusted the bias springs 2 or 3 times and it's held position nicely since then.
Whilst the turret is off its well worth checking the grub screw holding the yoke on the selector shaft is tight, mine came loose a couple of months back and the whole thing had to come apart again 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop 1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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27th Apr 2018 11:27am |
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