Suzie dies on the Stuart Hwy

Wow, what an adventure. Pity things turned out the way they did, but I guess you have gained some valuable lessons. I know I have learnt some things from your experience. From what you have written in regards to the crossing, it might have been for the best anyway?
Good luck with getting Suzie back on the road.
Cheers
Craig

Hey Guys,

I've got a headsup on Susie and it sounds a little concerning. The gearbox mechanic opened the box in Sydney today and called to let me know that the box has been run without oil and the workings are... buggered.

The mechanic also said that there were no noticeable oil leaks and that all the gaskets were in decent condition. The box was rebuilt by him 4 months ago and since then it hasn't been touched at all. Where could all the oil have gone?

Alex

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Where could all the oil have gone?

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Sadly it may remain unknown but it highlights why you should check all driveline oils for colour and level, before any major trip, regardless.

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Originally Posted by bee utey

Sadly it may remain unknown but it highlights why you should check all driveline oils for colour and level, before any major trip, regardless.

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What bee utey said.

It is possible the oil was pumped into the t-case. Did the t-case leak?

Btw - your box should be an LT85, not an LT77 - assuming yours is a factory isuzu.

If you can spare the $$$, I would fit an isuzu box using Thegrubb's conversion kit.

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

What bee utey said.

It is possible the oil was pumped into the t-case. Did the t-case leak?

Btw - your box should be an LT85, not an LT77 - assuming yours is a factory isuzu.

If you can spare the $$$, I would fit an isuzu box using Thegrubb's conversion kit.

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But it's a 200Tdi :P

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Originally Posted by alexturner

But it's a 200Tdi :P

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Ah - OK. I thought suzie was a reference to the engine, not the name(?) of the car.

In that case I have a stumpy bellhousing in my shed which would allow you to fit an R380 if you can source one.

Ben.

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Ah - OK. I thought suzie was a reference to the engine, not the name(?) of the car.

In that case I have a stumpy bellhousing in my shed which would allow you to fit an R380 if you can source one.

Ben.

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Haha, yes my 110 just looked like a Suzie so there we have it :P

That'd be awesome mate, i hear that the output shaft from the motor is too long for the r380 or something along those lines... is the R380 a better box?

Alex

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Originally Posted by alexturner

Haha, yes my 110 just looked like a Suzie so there we have it :P

That'd be awesome mate, i hear that the output shaft from the motor is too long for the r380 or something along those lines... is the R380 a better box?

Alex

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Ashcroft Transmissions - Short Bellhousing R380

Have a read of the above.

The (late model) R380 is a much stronger box than the LT77.

I bought all the bits to convert an R380 to a stumpy from ashcroft. I am happy to part with it for what I paid if it will get you out of a jam. You will of course need to find an R380.

Hey guys,
Well it turns out the box has been run without oil (for the second time). The mechanic has agreed to rebuild the box and re-condition for the cost of parts ($1500). He's also paying for shipping to Port Augusta and it's on its way. I'll be keeping a good eye on this one now :/

Alex

Did he work out where the gearbox oil went?