Gearbox

[Beagle]

Hi all

I got a 87 range rover and need to do an overhaul on the transfer and gearbox and was wondering if there was a better g/box to trade up to or if i should just stay with the current one i got

thanx in advance

[azz]

hey mate what gearbox do you have now and what is wrong with it.

[Beagle]

its a 5sp manual which needs an overhaul and there is excessive play in the main shaft

[BigJon]

87 Rangie would have an LT77 (reverse next to first).

The better box is the later R380 (reverse next to forth, under fifth).

It is a straight bolt in replacement which is much stronger. R380s were fitted to Disco I update and Disco II.
If you source one, make sure you get one to suit a V8, a Tdi one won't fit.

[peewee]

r380 also has take off points for an oil cooler built in if you want to fit one

[GuyG]

Hey Beagle, Not sure if you're doing the work yourself or giving it to a workshop - quite a few of us on here use M R Automotive at Redcliffe to look after our cars.

[Beagle]

thanks everyone

i am doin the work with a few friends in the automotive trade
usually its work on the small cars, its my first range rover so im not looking for anything fancy just a few upgrades here n there to make her better

cheers everyone for your help

[Top End Rangie]

There was a LT95 4 speed and transfer that went for $81 last week on ebay.I asked the bloke about it's condition,and was apparently all OK.These are a much stronger box than the LT77 and will bolt straight in.If your not happy with the top gear ratio,you can change transfer ratios without removing box from vehicle.:)

[JohnF]

Hi all

I got a 87 range rover and need to do an overhaul on the transfer and gearbox and was wondering if there was a better g/box to trade up to or if i should just stay with the current one i got

thanx in advance

Just thought I wouldmention that I have a good Gearbox/transfer for sale, 1 hour south west of Tweed heads. early 5 speed.

[JohnF]

There was a LT95 4 speed and transfer that went for $81 last week on ebay.I asked the bloke about it's condition,and was apparently all OK.These are a much stronger box than the LT77 and will bolt straight in.If your not happy with the top gear ratio,you can change transfer ratios without removing box from vehicle.:)

the clutch splines are different so you would need to put in a new clutch plate if you did this, but not hard.

[Top End Rangie]

the clutch splines are different so you would need to put in a new clutch plate if you did this, but not hard.
Doh!Sorry about that,might still a cheap long term option.:)