Stuff it,I'll just fit steel ones,problem solved. PatQuote:
Originally Posted by Cracka
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Stuff it,I'll just fit steel ones,problem solved. PatQuote:
Originally Posted by Cracka
OK, so can any one out there explain this one to me.
I just replaced my clutch master cylinder (fluid has been oozing for a while). When I drove it today the backlash seemed quite a bit better! How could that possibly be? (unless I overnight have become a much better driver haha)
Probably find your clutch is now engaging and releasing properly. Pat
I guess so Pat, but I can't still see why? Oh well, I guess I can't complain!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by PAT303
An update. Yesterday I visited Steve at Lifestyle4X4 and called in to see Brett - both great guys and really helped me a lot. Thanks guys.
Steve suggested that together with the transfer case leaking like a sieve, that that was where the problem likely was. He suggested a recondition Ashcroft transfer box. What do you all think?
Brett showed me around his workshop and I was able to see for the first time a lot of the inside workings of the diff etc.
A good day!
Hi Keith , an Ashcroft recon trans box ? what's wrong with your's , ? Most of us will agree that the Rover trans box's are just as good as any other makes , and a lot usually give good service . I suppose you have to way up if yous can be repaired , ( oil leak ) ( back lash ) At the end of the day It is down to how much you want to spend . At the end of the day you need to find out were the back lash is . I would start at the rear , check flanges at wheels ,then on diff , then check the front , feel for movement on the output flanges front and rear of you gearbox . After that look at bushes , and rear ball joint , Try to find out were you problems are first , before you go buying this and that hoping to cure your problem . As I said before this will save you a lot of time and money . good luck Jim
Well its been a while but I have the answer. About a month ago while enjoying a weekend in the bush the Hector just stopped on me. Engine fine. Gearbox appeared fine. Transfer box apparently fine. After a 500 km tow (you got to love RACWA) it turned out the clutch had killed itself. It had just collapsed. Steve from Lifestyle 4X4 asked me if I had been dropping the clutch! I assured him I was well passed that! There was a of of wear on bush going into the engine and now its all fixed the backlash has almost gone. Changing gears is a dream now - this has been the problem I think since I got it.
Very pleased to have the Landie back and enjoying the driving.
The back lash on my puma was a bit annoying for the first 6 months, then over time it just decreased to a point where it very rarely could be heard or felt..Then last week a lady friend of mine drove it with me in the passenger seat and from out of nowhere it was back, louder than ever..Strange I thought I hopped in the drivers seat and it disappeared again.. Funny thing these defenders..
Good to hear you got it sorted, hopefully you don't have any other problems develop anytime soon...
Thanks for that Brett. I am enjoying it now. Don't want any more problems for a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brett1066