R380 & LT230 Rebuild

[DaveS3]

Hi Guys,

I am looking to get my G/box & TC rebuilt (95'D1 3.9V8 220K) due to excessive backlash & syncro wear.
It is just getting to the stage where it is annoying me - especially with centre diff in and throttling.

I am going to have a crack at rebuilding the TC with a mate, but was advised to get the G/box rebuilt by someone who has done them before as you needs some special equipment or jigs???

I believe I am going to need the cross drilled input gear and g/box main shaft.

What sort of cost am I looking at for a general rebuild, hoping that there is no gear wear etc???
Who is recommended in Melb?
Are there any rebuild kits that people have used? And if so from where??

I will be pulling / replacing the box out myself.

Cheers
Dave.

[130man]

Hi Dave, when I had to repair my R380 earlier this year I was advised from several sources that it was almost impossible to source parts, bearings in particular,from anywhere except dealers. I ended up buying a "fully reconditioned" unit from All 4 x 4 in Kotara in Newcastle. I paid under $3000 with a good discount for being a regular customer.So far it is going well.The t/case seemed in good order so I didn't touch it. Apparently the R380 needs special tools to make the job manageable as well.Hope this helps. Cheers, 130man.

[taff]

hi dave my box is being rebuilt at the moment though it's not a R380 and i was quoted $1700.
done the same as you want though and rebuilt transfer case - bit's i needed came to about $350 in total
jason

[DaveS3]

The TC will be approx $500 in parts - new bearings, shims and input gear.

Now for the gearbox :eek:

[DaveS3]

hi dave my box is being rebuilt at the moment though it's not a R380 and i was quoted $1700.
done the same as you want though and rebuilt transfer case - bit's i needed came to about $350 in total
jason

Thanks.

I just spoke to someone who said ~500, so you have done well or I am getting ..... off.

[taff]

Thanks.

I just spoke to someone who said ~500, so you have done well or I am getting ..... off.

i think i done quite well as i had cheaper than retail rates. but shop around.

[SSmith]

dave

sorry to hear you are going down the rebuild path too
im looking at a shot bearing, or 2, in a 300tdi only done 170k!!

$2700 for a reco on exchange has been the average of the quotes ive gotten so far, only got a few and waiting for a hand full of reply emails

best quote ive got so far is $1470 for a "low km" 2nd hand unit, $70 freight to melbourne. just not sure if i wanna go down that track

im not sure if a v8 box will cost more or less than tdi, doubt it'll be a huge difference tho

have you approached any transmission specialists?

[DaveS3]

They are certainly exxy!

Haven't approached a Trans specialist as of yet - but will do next week.

Looks like the reco box is definitely pushing the budget.
I'll do some more parts research, and at least rebuild & shim the TC, that should help a lot.

Dave.

[SSmith]

just found this from the legend that is Langy
will have a proper read when im..... err sober :angel:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=43344

maybee it isnt unreasonable to DIY :cool:

[sclarke]

Dave, i just pulled my 1st transfer down and put it back together, bearings seemed ok and input gear was acceptable...
it came from a Disco with an unknown amount of K's on the clock.

Its not hard... i was supprised....

input gear shimming is the hard part if you have to replace it. Go see Fred Smith, he will do it for you.

Steve

[DaveS3]

Dave, i just pulled my 1st transfer down and put it back together, bearings seemed ok and input gear was acceptable...
it came from a Disco with an unknown amount of K's on the clock.

Its not hard... i was supprised....

input gear shimming is the hard part if you have to replace it. Go see Fred Smith, he will do it for you.

Steve

I was prob going to see Glenn with the Black Landy, he's done a few and is pretty clued up with it.
I've played with a LT95 before and apparently the LT230's are of similar 'workability' :D

If I get stuck I'll ring Fred.

Dave.

[Jojo]

If it is a '95 gear box you will need a new main shaft and cross drilled input gear as you stated. I did not attempt to do this job myself on mine and left it to a transmission specialist workshop. Wasn't cheap, though.

[PAT303]

There is a bloke in vic who was selling in the box new R380's for $3800.4x4 trader I think it was. Pat

[DaveS3]

There is a bloke in vic who was selling in the box new R380's for $3800.4x4 trader I think it was. Pat

Thanks, but for that price I will leave it with him.

It hasn't annoyed me THAT much yet! :)

[silverhammer]

DaveS3
I'm replacing my R380 with an auto in my '98 D1 V8 over the next 3 weeks. It shifts really well. JustinC who posts here regularly services the vehicle for me and can give you an assessment of it. He reckons its a good'un. Its in the vehicle so can be tested if you have a contact in Hobart. I'm in Hobart but freight is only about $50. Email at mjh48@internode.on.net if interested. Good luck with your vehicle,

Silverhammer

[Bigbjorn]

Ashcroft Transmissions in the UK provided an overhaul kit for my LT85. Cost including freight was A$579. Five bearings, five baulk rings, gaskets, seals and o-rings. Took one week. www.ashcrofttransmissions.co.uk