Fail to proceed - LT230 Transfer Case

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Originally Posted by Ranga

Fair call, but I've heard nothing but good reports about Ashcroft.

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I've recently fitted an Ashcroft R380 and LT230 and I've since had the TC out 4 times chasing oil leaks which turned out to be from both the TC and GB. Thought I had it fixed (new GB oil pump and TC input seal) but it still weeps and I'm guessing it's the TC input seal (again) this time. As it's only weeping it's staying as is but it's very disappointing.

It gives me the [insert expletive] that I have to spend time and money chasing issues with an expensive product that shouldn't have issues.

I'd buy locally next time so that the person who did the rebuild could fix it under warranty.

Leaks aside there are no issues aside from a dysfunctional change into 2nd gear when cold that seems to be improving with use.

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Originally Posted by Ranga

I reckon I'll go with an Ashcroft, and use the 2 damaged TCs to practice rebuilding on (if anything). This will get me going quicker, with more peace of mind.

BTW - when they upgrade the sleeve, why do they machine the case and not the pin? I would have thought machining the pin would have been easier (but I'm not an engineer :D).

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machining out the ally and sleeving is easier than necking down the pin. Faster too if you have a jig for it.

Additionally as the pin is case hardened where it necks down becomes a potential fatigue fracture zone especially if its not radius relieved properly. A radius relief when pressed up against an ally casing and side loaded will put pressure points onto the ally causing extra problems later o.

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Originally Posted by PAT303

And the pin is case hardened. Pat

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similar to the rind on cheese :D:twisted:

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Originally Posted by Ancient Mariner

similar to the rind on cheese :D:twisted:

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At least it bloody works unlike Toybota's poor excuse that wears through in as little as 100k and everything welds together. :mad:. Pat

Yet another email to Ashcroft, this time actually asking how to pay for an LT230 (over $2k worth) has gone un-answered after 3 days...

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Originally Posted by Ranga

Yet another email to Ashcroft, this time actually asking how to pay for an LT230 (over $2k worth) has gone un-answered after 3 days...

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I found them to be pretty good but they needed a nudge every now and then. Busy I guess and I wouldn't hold it against them.

Are you emailing Dave direct?

dave@ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk

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Originally Posted by steane

I found them to be pretty good but they needed a nudge every now and then. Busy I guess and I wouldn't hold it against them.

Are you emailing Dave direct?

dave@ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk

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Ditto, one email did take a number of days to be replied to, and I've had Dave return email me in about 30 seconds too !
Surprised the hell out of me and always found him very forthcoming with info.

Why wouldnt you just either source the parts here for a rebuild or buy a recod box , saves the duty and waiting time or excess shipping costs.
Surely any modz that ashcroft do can be done here.
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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Why wouldnt you just either source the parts here for a rebuild or buy a recod box , saves the duty and waiting time or excess shipping costs.
Surely any modz that ashcroft do can be done here.
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I try and support the local importers as much as I can but I saved quite a bit by buying a rebuild kit and shims from Ashcroft's, admittedly as I really didn't pay for freight as I was buying an LT230 ATB too.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Why wouldnt you just either source the parts here for a rebuild or buy a recod box , saves the duty and waiting time or excess shipping costs.
Surely any modz that ashcroft do can be done here.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using AULRO mobile app

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A mixture of lack of skill, courage and self-belief. Also, I'd like to get this back on the road sooner rather than later. :)

However, the TC that I pull out will almost certainly be a self-rebuild ;)