Thread: Gearbox

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Originally Posted by 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

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