Thread: R380 & LT230 Rebuild

Hi Dave, when I had to repair my R380 earlier this year I was advised from several sources that it was almost impossible to source parts, bearings in particular,from anywhere except dealers. I ended up buying a "fully reconditioned" unit from All 4 x 4 in Kotara in Newcastle. I paid under $3000 with a good discount for being a regular customer.So far it is going well.The t/case seemed in good order so I didn't touch it. Apparently the R380 needs special tools to make the job manageable as well.Hope this helps. Cheers, 130man.

hi dave my box is being rebuilt at the moment though it's not a R380 and i was quoted $1700.
done the same as you want though and rebuilt transfer case - bit's i needed came to about $350 in total
jason

The TC will be approx $500 in parts - new bearings, shims and input gear.

Now for the gearbox

Originally Posted by taff

hi dave my box is being rebuilt at the moment though it's not a R380 and i was quoted $1700.
done the same as you want though and rebuilt transfer case - bit's i needed came to about $350 in total
jason

Thanks.

I just spoke to someone who said ~500, so you have done well or I am getting ..... off.

Originally Posted by DaveS3

Thanks.

I just spoke to someone who said ~500, so you have done well or I am getting ..... off.

i think i done quite well as i had cheaper than retail rates. but shop around.

dave

sorry to hear you are going down the rebuild path too
im looking at a shot bearing, or 2, in a 300tdi only done 170k!!

$2700 for a reco on exchange has been the average of the quotes ive gotten so far, only got a few and waiting for a hand full of reply emails

best quote ive got so far is $1470 for a "low km" 2nd hand unit, $70 freight to melbourne. just not sure if i wanna go down that track

im not sure if a v8 box will cost more or less than tdi, doubt it'll be a huge difference tho

have you approached any transmission specialists?

They are certainly exxy!

Haven't approached a Trans specialist as of yet - but will do next week.

Looks like the reco box is definitely pushing the budget.
I'll do some more parts research, and at least rebuild & shim the TC, that should help a lot.

Dave.

just found this from the legend that is Langy
will have a proper read when im..... err sober

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=43344

maybee it isnt unreasonable to DIY