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    Has someone swapped my LT230?

    Hey folks,

    I'm just in the process of rebuilding a LT230 transfer case for my 97 Disco 1 300TDi.
    The box in it has a serial number prefix of 36D. This is meant to be a ratio of 1.211.
    I have a spare box i could rebuild form a 94 V8 disco 1 that has a prefix of 28D and thus is meant to have the common 1.222 ratio.

    Is the 1.211 ratio meant to be in a Disco 1 or has someone swapped it from a Disco 2?
    I was wondering if you would even notice the ratio change when driving a 1.211 vs a 1.222?

    Because i could rebuild the 1.222 case and theoretically the 300Tdi would highway cruise at a few revs lower...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Finnius View Post
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    I was wondering if you would even notice the ratio change when driving a 1.211 vs a 1.222?

    Because i could rebuild the 1.222 case and theoretically the 300Tdi would highway cruise at a few revs lower...

    Other way around .. lower ratio number lower revs .... higher number higher revs for a given speed.
    Think of this way, low ratio is about 3.something to 1 .. higher number -> lower revs(in this case 1/3 lower speed, or 3x higher revs)

    Depending on gearbox used(manual or auto) with the 1:1.211 ratio you'd drop your revs(at 100k/h) by about 20RPM(at nearly 2200RPM .. so as the ratio difference implies, basically about 1% change (0.01 difference in a value of 1 in percentage = 1%)
    (therefore 1% of 2200 = 20-ish)
    Just rough numbers there, not exacting!
    ps. the differences between manual and auto, while actually different in final gearing, the differences will be minimal .. 1 RPM differences again at 2200/2300 engine speeds.

    Had a quick peek for the 28D serial No's and it seems to be RRC transfer case, and IT should be the 1.222 ratio.
    36D prefix should be late D1, and have the 1.211 ratio.
    D2 prefixes are 41D and 42D. And same 1.211 ratio as D1.
    According to Ashcrofts.
    Arthur.

    All these discos are giving me a heart attack!

    '99 D1 300Tdi Auto ( now sold :( )
    '03 D2 Td5 Auto
    '03 D2a Td5 Auto

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    I think i will stick to the 1.211 box as at least i know what it drives like, and then will notice any changes easier once i rebuild it...
    I have to get it out of the vehicle now! That should be fun.
    Trying to get a stuck circlip off a 300tdi turbo atm...

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    Need one of these to get it outHas someone swapped my LT230?

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    Here’s the transfer case sitting in the jig

    Makes it a one man job

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    Nice! I might whip up something similar.
    I had to use a floor jack the other day to turn a spanner to undo the rusted nuts on the rear of my front radius arms! haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemo View Post
    Makes it a one man job
    Is it necessary to remove the chassis crossmember?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Finnius View Post
    Is it necessary to remove the chassis crossmember?
    It is on a D2 so I'd assume the D1's are the same....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Finnius View Post
    Nice! I might whip up something similar.
    I had to use a floor jack the other day to turn a spanner to undo the rusted nuts on the rear of my front radius arms! haha
    Where're you located? I've lent mine to a few members before, saves making one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemo View Post
    Where're you located? I've lent mine to a few members before, saves making one!
    I'm over in WA, 6330.

    I think all i have left to buy for the rebuild is a dial gauge...

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