Thread: Installing Roverdrive-Anything else while it's opened up?

I can't think of anything except to have a good look round for problems while you are at it - these are more likely to be outside the transfer case though - you don't really get much of a view inside, anyway, when fitting an overdrive (and transfer case problems are fairly unlikely anyway). Some of the things you ought perhaps to look at should include for example, oil leaks from the rear seal, condition of U-joints, condition of handbrake and linkage, including the boot round the handbrake lever, and check gearbox mounts for condition and tightness.

Hope this helps

John

John,
Thanks as always for your input! I'll certainly be going over things and poking/prodding while I'm putting in the Roverdrive.

I just wanted to make sure before I open up the Transfer Case.

Cheers,
JRW

You barely have to open the transfer case, merely remove the six bolts for the rear PTO cover/mainshaft rear bearing support and remove it.

Most of the work is in drilling the hole in the gearbox tunnel cover and fitting up the linkages.

G'day Neophyteguy

If you have a chance just check the tightness of the rear output shaft nut (1inchAF) behind the front uni joint also the oilseal for leaks,the nut should be 80Ft/Lb


cheers

Thanks Uncle Ho! I am probably putting on a X-Brake (X-eng High Performance Off-Road Engineering) while I'm at it.

I don't think the Handbrake Seal is leaking, but will have a look before I take things apart to see if I need a new one.

Thanks again for the tip!
JRW

G'day Neophyteguy

Just check with Transport Dept in your state as to the legality of a disc handbrake, as I think there is/was a problem regarding them in some states.

cheers

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Just check with Transport Dept in your state as to the legality of a disc handbrake, as I think there is/was a problem regarding them in some states.[/QUOTE]

That would be right, as the rear vision mirrors when first used on racing cars were banned, as they gave an unfair advantage over the ones without.

Cheers Arthur