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  1. 26th September 2007, 07:22 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bush65 View Post
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    Those pics also show rovers trend to weaker gears, by using smaller teeth and lower pressure angles. My best guess is they have done so as an easier/cheaper way to reduce noise.
    Rather than an easier/cheaper way (how else would you do it without a complete redesign?) simply putting noise level before durability, reflecting the fact that they are selling to a different market - luxury cars not workhorses.

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    you've been changing into 5th on the fly haven't you....
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  3. 26th September 2007, 07:55 PM #13
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    Are you joking about the fuel pump being $1000? Pat
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    Hi Tony
    How much heavy towing has 5th done????
    Ive been restricting my Disco to 4th with a big load on unless down hill.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PAT303 View Post
    Are you joking about the fuel pump being $1000? Pat
    Well actually it was $1300 but the warranty would only pay $1000.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LandyAndy View Post
    Hi Tony
    How much heavy towing has 5th done????
    Ive been restricting my Disco to 4th with a big load on unless down hill.
    Andrew
    Hi Andrew, yes I tow the camper trailer and the horse float using 5th. Problem with the Defender is that if you want to drive at more than 80kmh you have to use 5th otherwise you are revving the bejesus out of it (even at 80 in 4th it's getting very noisy). It is a bit better with the larger tyres though.
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  7. 27th September 2007, 07:04 AM #17
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    Stop towing the horse float in 5th
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redback View Post
    Any clue as to what caused it, i've seen the shaft fail in the Nissan and Cruiser but never seen the cog/gear fail.

    Actually your the first R380/LT230 i've heard of with 5th gear failing

    Baz.
    Well mine's failed 3 times. The last time they showed signs of turning blue.. 5th is the furthest from the oil pump apparently, which had failed.

    I can only assume whoverever did the last oilchange on the gearbox didn't know it has a pump, & put the wrong oil in it.

    Heat does shorten their life I'm adding a trans cooler this time.

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    It's always gfood to see an insurance company try and take the cheap option, and get stuffed paying more. Serves them right.

    Bet you're blacklisted with all future cars though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tusker View Post
    Well mine's failed 3 times. The last time they showed signs of turning blue.. 5th is the furthest from the oil pump apparently, which had failed.

    I can only assume whoverever did the last oilchange on the gearbox didn't know it has a pump, & put the wrong oil in it.

    Heat does shorten their life I'm adding a trans cooler this time.

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