Thread: transmission guard for defender

Yes and it seems to do the job (at least so far).

Be aware that you need to drain the TC to fit.

Originally Posted by n plus one

Yes and it seems to do the job (at least so far).

Be aware that you need to drain the TC to fit.

what do you mean by TC ?

Originally Posted by urumax82

what do you mean by TC ?

Transfer case.

why do you need to drain the TC before fitting the guard ?

Originally Posted by urumax82

why do you need to drain the TC before fitting the guard ?

Because one of the mounting bolts goes into the inner case of the TC, when you remove it to fit the guard all the TC oil ends up on your driveway...

The TC & GB on a defender is tucked up pretty high between the chassis rails, I was looking at my TC recently, (pretending it's not leaking). Not a mark on either of them, plenty of marks on the chassis rails though. I think a transfer case and gearbox guard would be a long way down my accessory list. unless you have a special reason or local conditions to fit one.

Originally Posted by simmo

The TC & GB on a defender is tucked up pretty high between the chassis rails, I was looking at my TC recently, (pretending it's not leaking). Not a mark on either of them, plenty of marks on the chassis rails though. I think a transfer case and gearbox guard would be a long way down my accessory list. unless you have a special reason or local conditions to fit one.

On your Defender! The Puma hand brake drum sits just below chassis level - a good reason to fit one of these guards. I organised a group buy of these some years ago and everyone was very happy with the product.

Originally Posted by Scallops

On your Defender! The Puma hand brake drum sits just below chassis level - a good reason to fit one of these guards. I organised a group buy of these some years ago and everyone was very happy with the product.

The handbrake drum always did look exposed to me...

Scallops would you mind posting a pic of your handbrake drum with the guard installed?