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  1. 5th May 2011, 06:25 PM #1
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    1993 defender gearbox

    Hi there....just put my 1993 defender into the mechanics for a differential seal...while in there he found the gearing to be worn on the gearbox...advised me it would need conditioning....quoted me 4000 bucks to fix(nearly fell of my chair...i told him to fix the gearing and not worryabout the synchros cost half the price....as selceting the gears was not an issue always changed gear easily no probs...does anybody know if this was a dud decision as a mechanic friend pointed out this would be fine..just worried about the reliability in the bush..
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  2. 5th May 2011, 07:17 PM #2
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    If you're happy with the gearbox, then leave it as is. Maybe monitor the oil changes & check if there's any debris.
    Bear in mind though that it's nearly 20 years old so (depending on km) it might well be due for some work.
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  3. 5th May 2011, 07:36 PM #3
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    You should be able to get a good second hand gearbox from a specialist for half that.
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  4. 5th May 2011, 07:46 PM #4
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    you need to ask yourself..

    How did he find the worn gears in the gearbox.

    $4k should get you an r380 completely overhauled. if hes replacing parts you make sure to ask him for the parts he replaces back, as for not replacing the syncros if hes willing to rebuild the box (replacing the gearings) without putting new syncros in it DONT let him rebuild your box...
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  5. 5th May 2011, 08:57 PM #5
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    u can buy a lt77 rebuild kit on ebay for about 250 bucks a or whole gear box recondtioned for 1200 exchange so tell ur mechanic to bugger off

    i also have a 93 defender 360,000 my box is still good will crunch 2nd if i change to fast but that only when im draggin off landcruizers at the lights
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  6. 7th May 2011, 02:01 PM #6
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    Tell him to take a hike and rebuild the LT77 yourself - they are quite easy to do with a few basic tools and a manual to follow along with.


    4k - bloody hell.....
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