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Patagoniazed

Member Since: 30 Nov 2020
Location: Patagonia
Posts: 2

Td5 380 gearbox question...suffix J or suffix L

Hello!!! I have a late 99' Defender 110 Td5 and in need of a new gearbox. Searching the market, I've found two types of 380 gearboxes available, one for Suffix L gearboxes and Suffix J.

The original gearbox did not come with a serial number on it, it is just not there, not wore out, not erased...just blanked. (you can see that in the picture)

the box does not have an oil cooler.

Which gearbox should I get? I've already asked several sellers, such as Ashcrofts or Bearmach, but they havent been able to point me in the right proper direction.

I live in southern Chile, there is no Land Rover dealer here.

HELP!!!

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30th Nov 2020 7:33pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

The suffix J is correct for the year of your Defender but the suffix L is essentially an improved version (bearings, gears, etc.) and should fit anyway., Darren

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30th Nov 2020 9:40pm

ashtrans
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Member Since: 08 Nov 2008
Location: Harpenden
Posts: 257

Hi,

all TD5's were K or L, never J Dave

3rd Dec 2020 4:21pm

Patagoniazed

Member Since: 30 Nov 2020
Location: Patagonia
Posts: 2

The remaining question is....should I get the suffix L gearbox then?

Would I have fitting problems?

Thanks in advance !

10th Dec 2020 6:51pm

ashtrans
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Member Since: 08 Nov 2008
Location: Harpenden
Posts: 257

if its a TD5 you will have to get suffix K or L, any J won't have the TD5 pinion and thus won't fit,

the TD5 Defenders had the type 68A R 380 fitted, thats the one you need to find,

we can supply if you can't find one, Dave

10th Dec 2020 7:38pm

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