Thread: TeamFA's Gearbox Repair '02 Defender R380

Yes I did! although I really wasnt sure at the time and I couldnt get an answer! I did document the entire rebuild in detail in the thread on my car, just not there aswell

It obviously isnt important it would seem!

Okay, so yesterday afternoon I managed to get everything together, turned the key... battery gave me a few disinterested turns, then too flat to bother.

Charged the battery overnight, returned to it this afternoon.

Cranks brilliantly, but not firing.

I'm about to start searching the forums, but if anybody has a light-bulb moment, I'm keen for any advice.

I've had the battery disconnected for the 10 weeks or so that she's been sitting there. There's half a tank of diesel.

This is my first diesel - would it possible that the diesel has gone off in that time?

Is there anything you have to do to reset the ECU (or something) after having the battery disconnected for so long?

I've made sure the two earth connectors (to the gearbox/transfer case) are nice and tight. The starter motor connectors are quite obviously working. Other than sensor connectors (reverse light switch, CDL light switch, etc.), I don't think I've disturbed anything that would stop the electrickery.

Off to search... what an anticlimax!!

Cheers!
Michael.

Fuel cut off under the bonnet tripped, or could you possibly have damaged the crank position sensor when pulling the gearbox maybe.

The fuel will still be fine.

Editied to add.. starting at the basics... when you turn on the ignition, can you hear the fuel pump?

G'day!

Fuel pump sounds fine, turning on when it should, normal sound, etc.

Have already checked the fuel cut-off, pressing it does nothing (ie. no movement), so I assume not activated?

I just stumbled across a comment re: the crank angle sensor - might get out there and have a look before the light goes...

Much appreciated, sir!

I am assuming you reconnected it! good luck

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

I am assuming you reconnected it! good luck

You assume incorrectly!!!

It lives!!!

I hadn't even connected it - the only thing I missed. I think my assistant may have disconnected that one!

Driven her out of the driveway, reverse and up to third, no problems. Going to take her for a longer drive now, but had to let you know first.

Many thanks, Pete! I owe you a cold one or ten when we finally meet.

Cheers!
Michael.

Just taken her for a longer drive, up to 100 km/h, all gears. Everything sounds okay - a bit of a rattle at high revs in 4th at the gearstick housing - I might need to adjust the bias springs, it sounds like they're tapping against a rattling gearstick.

The gearbox is nice and quiet - which you can enjoy in the fullest when you have no tunnel installed. Don't need the heater on, either.

Quick inspection underneath and in the engine bay when I got back, no obvious oil leaks (time will tell!) or anything else amiss.

Woo hoo!
Michael.

Oh, just as an aside - the workshop manual that has so far been extremely detailed and easy to follow, didn't mention the CKP plug on the "reassembly" page...

Still not something I should have missed. Will never forget to connect that one again!