Thread: MT82 Adapter Shaft

Hi Tim,

Just wish I could find out what sort of grease it is. Quite a few had big stains on the ground, mine just sizzled out on the exhaust!

Complete thread drift while all the Perth owners are on here,why haven't we had a defender owners get together at some obscure pub at the end of an interesting drive?. Pat

The Defender handbook states
"Gearbox extension shaft to transfer box" - Weicon Anti Seize Standard Grade or equivalent.
This indicates that the shaft should not be fitted dry.

So, can we take our (under warrantee) Defenders in and demand they check this has been done...?

Along the line of, yes it has, we pay, if not, you pay? That seems quite a neat solution... ?

Confused... as per the other thread too!

Originally Posted by YOLO110

So, can we take our (under warrantee) Defenders in and demand they check this has been done...?

Along the line of, yes it has, we pay, if not, you pay? That seems quite a neat solution... ?

Confused... as per the other thread too!

I may be able to tell you next week. Mine's going in to have the clutch replaced and while the transmission is out they will split the boxes and lubricate the shaft if neccessary. At the moment we're doing it with the expectation that if it's adequately greased I'll pay for the extra labour and if not it's a warranty claim.

I'll see if I can get some photos.

Cheers,
Jon

If some are greased and others are not, why would you offer to pay for the work if found to be greased unless there was already evidence of grease at the drain hole? Anyway, hasn't LR stipulated that the boot has to be fitted if the g/box is removed?

Not quite sure what you're getting at Graeme, but I'll try and answer your question. I and several others have had some mysterious blue stuff leaking out of the drain hole in the transfer case but it doesn't look like grease to me.

The lubricant specified by LR is actually an anti-sieze not a grease and is grey not blue. Unless they are lubricating it with something else now I wouldn't expect to see an anti-sieze paste leaking out the drain hole the way this blue stuff is.

I've been looking into this and cannot get any definitive answer from my sources as to whether or not the late builds were lubricated. The only way to be certain is to check the shaft which requires separating the transfer case from the gearbox.

After discussing it with the dealer I have decided, for my own peace of mind, to take the opportunity while the transmission is out to check the shaft as there won't be any substantial extra cost to do it. If a problem is found then clearly it should be a warranty claim, if there is no problem and I have asked them to do extra work for nothing then it is fair enough I pay for it if they cannot claim it back from LR, and I have offered to do this.

I'd rather pay for the peace of mind than not have it checked. I have a good relationship with my dealer and trust them to do the right thing by me as they have in the past. With only 2000km on the clock I think this is a perfect opportunity to reduce the risk of a potential catastrophic failure in the future.

I will keep digging this week and may find more information which may change my approach, but this is where things stand for now.

Cheers,
Jon

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