Thread: Gracie. DISASTER. Transmission Failure.

Originally Posted by MR LR

Sorry!

Forgot to mention how bad the MT82 is

But seriously, apologies for the hyjack...

Why is MT 82 box bad, it's a ****load better than an R380, the last and only td5 I drove was miles worse to shift than my 2010, plus it's got it has a history of problems probably worse than the ford unit.
Has a 6th gear great for long distance, and 1st is a fair bit lower so good for 4x4, defenders are used for overland and offroad so it definately suits one.
If a V8 mustang uses it can handle the defenders torque with ease.

Everything post 2012 when the 2.2 came in has pretty much been rectified and sorted. Most problems occured early in the 2.4s and were addressed under recalls by LR.

Originally Posted by jackdef90

Why is MT 82 box bad, it's a ****load better than an R380, the last and only td5 I drove was miles worse to shift than my 2010, plus it's got it has a history of problems probably worse than the ford unit.
Has a 6th gear great for long distance, and 1st is a fair bit lower so good for 4x4, defenders are used for overland and offroad so it definately suits one.
If a V8 mustang uses it can handle the defenders torque with ease.

Yes, I like the Defender gearbox too.
The 6 speed is great on the road, 100kph in 6th at 2000rpm is ideal. I find the shift pretty good too,...1st to 2nd is a bit "clicky", but it's not a worry. Haven't had a manual G.B. for a while, & I'm quite enjoying using this one.
Pickles.

Everything is wrong with my Defender. But that's exactly what's so right about it.

Originally Posted by jackdef90

Why is MT 82 box bad, it's a ****load better than an R380, the last and only td5 I drove was miles worse to shift than my 2010, plus it's got it has a history of problems probably worse than the ford unit.
Has a 6th gear great for long distance, and 1st is a fair bit lower so good for 4x4, defenders are used for overland and offroad so it definately suits one.
If a V8 mustang uses it can handle the defenders torque with ease.

I did read on google that the MT 82 gearbox in the Mustang is made in China , and the MT 82 in the Defender is made in the North of England . The Mustang had had there share of problems !!.. Jim

Originally Posted by jimr1

I did read on google that the MT 82 gearbox in the Mustang is made in China , and the MT 82 in the Defender is made in the North of England . The Mustang had had there share of problems !!.. Jim

Maybe the mustang assembly line accidentally got a batch of UK made boxes. 👹

Originally Posted by jackdef90

Why is MT 82 box bad, it's a ****load better than an R380, the last and only td5 I drove was miles worse to shift than my 2010, plus it's got it has a history of problems probably worse than the ford unit.
Has a 6th gear great for long distance, and 1st is a fair bit lower so good for 4x4, defenders are used for overland and offroad so it definately suits one.
If a V8 mustang uses it can handle the defenders torque with ease.

Just to add to this post,in the USA the mustang guys are rebuilding their ''Chinese MT82's'' with ''British MT82'' internals and are getting good life out of them,they are only modifying them,re-heat treating the shafts and gears when they mod the motors and only go to purpose built Tremec's when they go the whole hog and build track cars.Just to add a few facts to the discussion. Pat

Originally Posted by 1nando

Everything post 2012 when the 2.2 came in has pretty much been rectified and sorted. Most problems occured early in the 2.4s and were addressed under recalls by LR.

Sorry i totally disagree. With the exception of clutches which i think they may finally have sorted the transfer case and adapter shaft and general poor build and QC still exists.

Jc