Thread: Perentie gearbox

Originally Posted by oowa

My gearbox, when what appears to be warmed up ,won't engage second gear, going up or down, double clutching or anything, it is like the gate isn't there.
Any thoughts, clutch seems fine, no noises, just a 3 speed right now

Cheers
BRUCE

Could be a few things Bruce, mainshaft endfloat, rear snap ring problem, synchro ring, worn thrust bearings, selector shafts or pads etc. Sounds like it's time for a rebuild. Does it shift normally when cold?

Yeah I can get it in 2nd, but not for long, 1st feels a bit tight, 3rd and 4th not a problem.
I'd love to drop an auto into it, but I hear that's a bit tricky matching the transfer case up to it.
I also hear a 5 speed Td5 is a good choice to consider as well.

Cheers
Bruce

Bruce i would leave it lt95. The auto trans conversion done properly is a very expensive affair. And the 5 spd from a td5 is a toy transmission. If you rebuild the lt95 correctly and turbo the perentie it will be the best use of your $$$. And originality (bar the turbo of course) will be retained.

Jc

Thanks for replies,
I'm in Sydney, can anyone point me in the direction of a reputable workshop for carrying out this work.

Thanks

KLR in Penrith are Perentie specialists☺

Jc

oowa why don't you bite the bullet buy a manual and have a crack at rebuilding the box yourself.Cheers the Bushanimal

Justinc I read about what you said that there is a company that fits an auto to the 3.9 engine I am a paraplegic and am only allowed to drive an auto .I am getting a bit sick of getting someone else to drive me around in my perentie and them having all the fun.It would be great if you could give me some info on how to contact these guys to have a chat to them cheers Noel

Originally Posted by Bush Animal

Justinc I read about what you said that there is a company that fits an auto to the 3.9 engine I am a paraplegic and am only allowed to drive an auto .I am getting a bit sick of getting someone else to drive me around in my perentie and them having all the fun.It would be great if you could give me some info on how to contact these guys to have a chat to them cheers Noel

Hi noel i agree 100% mate of course you should be driving it!!☺ do you want to call me on 0408995635 tomorrow early about 0730 and ill have a chat with you?

Jc