TD5 Questions

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Originally Posted by bronson

Gday mate

What symptoms does it show? I've also got a manual box....done 302,000 and seems pretty sweet.

Cheers
Branson

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The occasional grind going into 3rd. Hard to get into second when cold. car's has done 282000.
Nothing major, I'm just scoping the outcomes.

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Originally Posted by Bohica

The occasional grind going into 3rd. Hard to get into second when cold. car's has done 282000.
Nothing major, I'm just scoping the outcomes.

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Hmmm. That's what the reco gearbox I recently had installed is like. It's fine when warm though. All in all I'm not impressed with the reco box but the problem is that I can't afford the time and expense to get it rectified. I really should have gone with the Ashcroft box but at the time I was trying to keep costs down. Didn't work out that way though. Oh well at least I managed to get a new clutch, CDL linkage and oil pump bolt at the same time. I'll have a go at the people I got the rebuilt box from and see if they'll come to the party with a replacement box and the costs of getting it fitted. I don't hold out much hope and I can't do it myself unfortunately.


The old box had done 350k km before fifth gear started making HORRIBLE noises.

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Originally Posted by Bohica

Not sure on longevity, I have a manual, but

Ashcroft Transmissions

725 Pounds, about $1600 plus shipping.

I know this as I am looking at a rebuilt Manual, R380 for mine.

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I imported an Ashcroft. Brilliant, but I suggest that you search for my thread, Importing stuff...Grrr...
I ran into a few pitfalls, which I describe, and there are lots of other folks who did things differently. Could save you a LOT of money.

And get the 'Suffix L' box.