Thread: Synchro gear acceptable wear

I can't comment on the wear but I found this on Ebay
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/40551159...3ABFBM0rafudll

Considering a lot of aftermarket parts are made in India I wonder if this is direct from the manufacturer ?

Check out the sellers other parts. Some of the prices are way above what you'd normally pay so it's odd that the synchro is reasonably priced.

Colin

Just a couple of things to look out for. Make sure all the small grooves in the cones are still present. A smooth area could mean that the unit was used with a broken detent spring .
If the springs have worn grooves, replace them.(There have been reports of new springs being the wrong size and shape)
If the flat area in the selector has got steps, it will be difficult to slide in a new spring and it won't be quite as effective as a new one should be.
.W.

Thanks Colin,

I hadn't seen that one.

It is a good price, however I would be nervous about sourcing from India based on past (20 years ago) experience with material quality.

Nick

Originally Posted by gromit

I can't comment on the wear but I found this on Ebay
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/40551159...3ABFBM0rafudll

Considering a lot of aftermarket parts are made in India I wonder if this is direct from the manufacturer ?

Check out the sellers other parts. Some of the prices are way above what you'd normally pay so it's odd that the synchro is reasonably priced.

Colin

Thanks W.

That one in your picture has considerably more tooth wear than mine.

My cones appear ok with all the grooves present and consistent.

I think I will try re-profiling the ends of the teeth slightly. That way at least I know I have the original quality part still installed.

I thought I had seen just the internal gear (without the cones) available, but I've since been unable to find one.

Originally Posted by B.S.F.

Just a couple of things to look out for. Make sure all the small grooves in the cones are still present. A smooth area could mean that the unit was used with a broken detent spring .
If the springs have worn grooves, replace them.(There have been reports of new springs being the wrong size and shape)
If the flat area in the selector has got steps, it will be difficult to slide in a new spring and it won't be quite as effective as a new one should be.
.W.

You're correct, the one in the picture is U/S. I tried to take a picture of the worn step on the flat under the spring.
.W.

Originally Posted by McBrain283

Thanks Colin,

I hadn't seen that one.

It is a good price, however I would be nervous about sourcing from India based on past (20 years ago) experience with material quality.

Nick

Nick,
The problem is that exactly the same part will probably be supplied by LR suppliers at twice the price (in different packaging) because there are several people in the supply chain that need to make a profit.
A large percentage of aftermarket parts for Land Rovers are from India but suppliers use terms like OEM supplier, OEM quality, made to OEM specification etc. Of course this can't be proved and the original supplier of the part may well be out of business or has long since stopped supplying parts to Land Rover. OEM basically means it should fit and maybe the material quality is similar to that of the original part.
When I order parts from the UK it's interesting to see the Country of origin which they have to declare.

I did read that there was an Italian company making the synchro units some years ago but I'd guess the price was much, much higher.

Colin

Out of interest here's the Italian manufacturer.
https://tas-spa.com/en/products-and-catalogues
Enter FRC1758

$350ish on Ebay but shipping cost is OTT.



Colin