Thread: 130 TD5 transfer case

You would be better off buying a reco one with a warranty .

What other transfer cases will suit my car
I understand the ratios will be different ??

hi mate. ALl of the defender transfer cases until 2007 were 1.4:1 ratio approx. Discovery or range rover will largely be 1.2:1 which is ok in a defender if you don't tow much as they cut the revs at highway speeds but also increase 1st gear.

I'd stick with a defender transfer case in a 130 for sure.

Cheers

I had a similar problem on my td5 110. I blew the gearbox.. bought an Ashcroft HD replacement and then a few months later the transfer started to make crazy noises. I opted to rebuild the transfer case myself using the Ashcroft kits available via their webpage.

I had never done a rebuild of any sort of transfer/gearbox so it was a completly new experience for me. It took me half a day to get the broken one out, one day to do the work and another half day to get it back in. Most of the time was spent figuring stuff out for the first time. I also took the opportunity to fit the heavy duty parts and the bigger sump to reduce any potential future problems.

All in it cost me around $800AU (in 2013) including shipping. Without the HD parts I could have probably saved a few hundred $.

Thanks Stewie

Sounds like a good plan.....

Originally Posted by hiline

Thanks Stewie

Sounds like a good plan.....

One point that I forgot to mention was that the guys at Ashcroft are really helpful. They will make the recommendations of what you should do/get based on all the information you give them. They respond overnight (generally) via email to technical questions or you can give them a call. Their advice is generally solid. (I have not heard otherwise and my experience has been flawless both times).

Email sent now just waiting for the outcome

Update on my outcome......

I've sorted a good secondhand LT230
Out of a Disco 2 to replace my transfer case problem
I know the ratios are different but it's the easiest
Option available mainly due to the time frame Now I just need to know any
Tricks to look out for on this project.
Any oil seals or gaskets I might need in advance
Or any special tools I might need

I'll be doing this at work in the workshop starting
Next Friday night and will need to have it up
And running by Monday morning..

Cheers Ray