Thread: LT77 kapowy bang or limping dribbler

sounds like a bearing on the way out, how much metals coming out when you do an oil change.

If it were me Id be getting an exchange box on standby swapping them out and giving back the old one to get the deposit back.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

sounds like a bearing on the way out, how much metals coming out when you do an oil change.

If it were me Id be getting an exchange box on standby swapping them out and giving back the old one to get the deposit back.

Who is there that does changeover boxes?

LT77 are easy to find...
look in the markets.. i'm wrecking a Disco with LT77....

I've got a recently recoed, long stick LT77 here, $450 its yours

Sounds better than $2,500 alright. Does this include the transfer case? I guess you can PM me and can discuss further. Only issue Mexico is a long way south of the border! But in reality - would you replace it with an LT77 or should I take the opportunity to change it to something better - or is this not worth the hassle? I'm not going hardcore or anything. Terry

PS - What is a beaver tail?

Originally Posted by spdterence

Sounds better than $2,500 alright. Does this include the transfer case? I guess you can PM me and can discuss further. Only issue Mexico is a long way south of the border! But in reality - would you replace it with an LT77 or should I take the opportunity to change it to something better - or is this not worth the hassle? I'm not going hardcore or anything. Terry

PS - What is a beaver tail?

Beaver tail is a tray truck with a bend in the tray, AKA banana back

No transfer included, Its up to you what you do, the simple way is just swap with a good unit, then continue on, how long has it lasted?

Can you do a swap yourself? maybe....its worth it, if your paying DONT bother changing transmission types, it'll cost$$ and 84 rangies aren't worth that much

Well I did find an answer - from a British website that was very helpful. This was taken from the Haynes Manual and I think pretty much answers my own question. I think this website is an interesting one.

So if anyone needs to read more here is the link and the quote. Terry

Land Rover FAQ - Repair & Maintenance - Range Rover

4.2 General Points

The hand brake drum is held on by two small screws and the propshaft bolts. It is highly recommended that the propshaft nuts be replaced if the vehicle is operated without the rear propshaft fitted, as two small screws vibrate loose very quickly. If the propshaft nuts are not there, the heavy lump of metal exits the vehicle with some violence and may make handbrake-shaped holes in sheep standing by the side of the road.

When the vehicle is driven with one propshaft removed, it is essential that the differential lock be engaged. Otherwise you'll go nowhere or burn out any limited slip doodads in the gearbox. If you don't have a centre difflock, you should probably be towing it home with both propshafts removed.

The Haynes Manual has a quotable quote which is particularly applicable to this gearbox.

Note: It is sometimes difficult to decide whether it is worthwhile removing and dismantling the gearbox for a fault which may be nothing more than a minor irritant. Gearboxes which howl, or where the synchromesh is worn but double declutching can overcome the problem, may continue to perform for a long time in this stage. A worn gearbox usually needs a complete rebuild to eliminate noise because the various gears, if re-aligned on new bearings, will continue to howl or begin to howl when different wearing surfaces are presented to each other. The decision to overhaul therefore, must be considered with regard to time and money available, relative to the degree of noise or malfunction that the driver can tolerate.

i.e. if it ain't *really* broke, don't fix it.

So, you don't want that LT77 that you said you'd take?

I'll let some other people now its NOW available then