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  1. 1st June 2018, 11:20 AM #1
    Rexy
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    Ashcroft R380 and LT230 Master Rebuild kits

    Thinking of ordering these while the transfer case and gearbox is out.

    Is there a better option? Anyone in Aus sell these? I see roverparts have an r380 kit but its almost $1k.

    How many hours labour would I be looking at to have these kits installed?

    Gear box and transfer case have almost 300k on them but no sign of wear or any noises. I just thought seeing as they are out might be a good time to get them sorted for another 200k.
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  2. 1st June 2018, 11:55 AM #2
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    I bought both from Ashcrofts and did mine. At 300k I would expect the 5th/reverse bearing is close to shagged and would reco it were it mine.....whilst doing that it makes sense to give a bit of love to the 203, I would bet the thrust washers are long gone.

    I found the biggest delay in rebuilding both boxes was the inability to access the correct shims in Australia...... and have to wait for them to be delivered from the UK.
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  3. 1st June 2018, 01:03 PM #3
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    Cheers Fubar,

    As I wont know what size thrust washer to order before the rebuild should I just hold off ordering them until the machine shop tells me what I need or is this something they can tell before stripping it for the rebuild.

    Ill just grab the full shim kit only about $50.

    So Im up for

    Master r380 rebuild kit.

    Master lt230 kit,
    Correct thrust washer; &
    Shims for lt230.
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  4. 1st June 2018, 01:57 PM #4
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    I wish I had just stumped up for full shim kits at the outset....you wont know whats required until you are elbows deep into the re-assembly process.
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  5. 4th June 2018, 04:17 PM #5
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    Approx 8-10 hours for the 380 ( setting preloads takes time )
    Approx 5-6 hours for the 230 , plus extra for heavy duty cross pin which is worth doing, plus extra if the intermediate shaft has ovaled out the case , if it has you can get the sleeve from Ashcroft as well but you'll need to get the case machined to take the sleeve
    Get the shim kits for both
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