Thread: Winch Service (warn)

Originally Posted by moose

But seriously, good stuff!

Yeah I noticed that as well but after the photo of Chris a while back I wasnt going to say anything because it meant we were even........

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I was wondering about that, but I didn't see any particular reference to it so thought it must just be a PITA to get back together or into the drum. Was there anything in there to beware of or is it just a PITA. I liked the hone job in the drum to clean it out though. I assume this was done dry or did you clean the oil out later?

Yes i honed it dry

Originally Posted by moose

But seriously, good stuff!

I remember you reading those tecnical books last time you were around here

I suggest everyone keep reading this over again and again as questions are put forward
I will edit the post to suit

Good set of shots and explanation. Not sure about the manuals shown in the photograph though Is it too late to offer you a genuine Warn Service manual?

I'm still to strip my XD9000 on the Tdi and install the XDC 9.5 on the TDCi.

Originally Posted by rangieman

I suggest everyone keep reading this over again and again as questions are put forward
I will edit the post to suit

Hi, I overhauled my 10,000lb low mount a few monthe back, fortunately the motor end was in much better nick. However, how do ypu stop water or moisture getting into the planerary gears via the free spool lever? I also used water resistant grease. Thanks for the excellent summary. Erich.

Originally Posted by Bundalene

Hi, I overhauled my 10,000lb low mount a few monthe back, fortunately the motor end was in much better nick. However, how do ypu stop water or moisture getting into the planerary gears via the free spool lever? I also used water resistant grease. Thanks for the excellent summary. Erich.

All that stops water getting in via the free spool lever is a O ring i suggest you replace the O ring

Originally Posted by rangieman

All that stops water getting in via the free spool lever is a O ring i suggest you replace the O ring

Hi, sorry but I should have been more specific - I replaced the O ring (which still seemed OK), however, each time I have serviced one of these the grease at the far end adjacent to the free spool lever - appears very thick almost solid, as if the O ring is failing to do it's job. Unless it is just where any condensate gathers and not the fault of the O ring.

When the winch operates it gets hot and upon cooling draws in air - normally moist air. Maybe a breather wouldn't be out of the question. Erich