What years are you considering old? And guessing mileage has an influence.The old LT230s will also leak through intermediate shaft bores that get worn out, and that is something that requires precise drilling and sleeving.
Thx.
What years are you considering old? And guessing mileage has an influence.The old LT230s will also leak through intermediate shaft bores that get worn out, and that is something that requires precise drilling and sleeving.
Can't tell you - but it looks like some ROW Defenders' LT230s are affected. After driving one in the UK, I was amazed just how much slack in the driveline is taken up whenever you let go of the gas pedal. Automatics seem to keep the gears in contact most of the time, so my uneducated guess is the LT230s behind manual transmissions are worse.What years are you considering old? And guessing mileage has an influence.
Thx.
it looks like some ROW Defenders' LT230s are affected. After driving one in the UK, I was amazed just how much slack in the driveline is taken up whenever you let go of the gas pedal.
Yeah, I think one might want to contact them before sending any money their way. The copyright is 2006 and there's this.
Thx again. Have some driveline slack in the D1 with auto yet no leaks as yet and knocking on wood.Can't tell you - but it looks like some ROW Defenders' LT230s are affected. After driving one in the UK, I was amazed just how much slack in the driveline is taken up whenever you let go of the gas pedal. Automatics seem to keep the gears in contact most of the time, so my uneducated guess is the LT230s behind manual transmissions are worse.
I don't know what was the worst leak in my D1's original case - most likely the rear yoke seal.
Our 2003 110 in Brasil was really smooth. No clunk and shifted without effort.This has always been my experience driving a D110 in South Africa. After several thousand km on a TD5 D110 I haven't yet mastered the technique to keep it smooth. The owner of the D110 drives it with such finesse that you'd think you were in a BMW. Then again, he also has three Series Ones that he drives with equal aplomb, so an R380/LT230 combo practically is a BMW by comparison.
It's also the love of the owner. I'm sure my friend in South Africa could service the drivetrain on his Defender if he wanted to. I think his technique lets him live with performance that I would address if that was my truck. I have driven really smooth 300TDI/R380 Defenders and those are a pleasure.Our 2003 110 in Brasil was really smooth. No clunk and shifted without effort.
Same for Blueboy our 109 which had the same drivetrain only with gas engine.
Guess it is luck of the manufacturing draw.
check the engine and transmission mounts. All my biggest clunks in my rovers have been worn out mounts. cheap place to start and can be swapped in an afternoon.I recently purchased a 96 D1 with 155,000 miles. As odd as it sounds, this is the first auto D1 I have driven much. It has a noticeable clunk. In fact, I had planned to ask the group here what you all may think is the problem. I have another 98 auto but it needs a lot of suspension attention before I can drive it more than in and out of the shop. But, I didnt notice any clunk with it. However, I may not have had enough opportunities as of yet to know.
My 2 other D1s, both R380, exhibit no clunk at all but both have lower mileage, 70K and 55K. I have an old Santana with LT85 / LT230 and it is a major clunker at 115,000 KM.
None of the transfer cases leak. Well, let me potentially correct myself. I can’t be sure where all the oil is leaking in the Santana. it’s quite the clunker and leaker.
Good suggestion. I experienced an engine mount failure in my ‘93 RRC LWB.check the engine and transmission mounts. All my biggest clunks in my rovers have been worn out mounts. cheap place to start and can be swapped in an afternoon.
i have the 1.2 and 300tdi in my Disco. When I went to 32in tires I had to do something. I didnt have enough power to pass semi trucks when going up a slight hill or facing a head wind. I considered a 1.4, but it doesnt change your low range ratio. Thankfully I lucked into some 4.10 gears and that made the real difference I was looking for.The other ones will raise your RPMs. For a V8 otherwise in stock configuration you want to drive on the interstate, stay with stock.
I will admit, in my 300tdi I am considering going to 1.4. The fastest it ever goes is 60mph on 2 lane mountain highways. The 300tdi in that environment would benefit greatly from this change.
Did you need a change in low range ratio? I felt it was low enough to break an axleshaft or CV joint even with a TrueTrac.I considered a 1.4, but it doesnt change your low range ratio.
I didnt have to have it in this rig, but i've been on some slick trails where touching your brakes while going down hill can end in disaster. My other rig is on 35's with a 1.2 and a V8. It definitely needs a lower low gear. The comparatively lower compression V8 doesnt do as good a job engine braking as the diesel does.Did you need a change in low range ratio? I felt it was low enough to break an axleshaft or CV joint even with a TrueTrac.
It isn't fun at all.... I haven't done the TC on it's own as I did my box and TC rebuild together, but it is a heavy bit of kit and it needs to be aligned well to fit it iothout nicking or damaging a seal. I'd make a copy of the official lifting tool and go about it very slowly with studs to aid alignment if I were DIY-ing it by itself.I also bought a low-mileage transfer case recently with the same intention, however it's still sitting in my garage. Pray tell your tricks for such a swift R&R. I don't have access to a shop to do my own work and having researched the procedure it doesn't look like fun in the driveway.
Here's some food for thought - it occurred to me the first time in Moab about 15 years ago.I didnt have to have it in this rig, but i've been on some slick trails where touching your brakes while going down hill can end in disaster. My other rig is on 35's with a 1.2 and a V8. It definitely needs a lower low gear. The comparatively lower compression V8 doesnt do as good a job engine braking as the diesel does.