Thread: LT230 Intermediate shaft seal

Originally Posted by MacMan

I currently have an LT230 in pieces on the work bench. The Intermediate shaft came out last night. There is wear on the shaft because the intermediate gears had some axial float.

I am considering replacing the shaft, but rather than getting the case sleeved I am thinking of using some Loctite 609 shaft fit. Should take care of leaks and future wear.

Thanks for keeping me updated. I have been reading your other post as well.

My leak is getting worse and instead of fixing my leak over the planned annual leave I ended up taking the Defer for a tour of the Victorian high country and the family bus for a trip to QLD. So no time for the o-ring repair or transfer case rebuild.

In the mean time I have contacted a repairer about fitting a seal kit to the transfer case and was quoted $650. When I mentioned re-sleeving the case it was possible but the cost would go up as the whole case would need to be pulled down to do it.

Now I am not sure how much extra this is going to cost but wonder how important it is to re-sleeve it? Most repair centres I go to say "they just replace the o'ring" but after what you mentioned maybe it should it be done despite the extra expense.

As my car is the daily driver to work I am worried how long it will take to remove and rebuild so will be keenly watching how your rebuild goes.

Thanks MacMan

I am lucky in that I have the time at the moment, and I am working on a spare box.

I was talking to the Girlie tonight about it and mentioned that I have probably only had spanners in my hands for a total of 1 hour, but have spent at least 12 hours cleaning.

Also told her that tomorrow, when she's not here, I'll be running the cases through the dishwasher. I got it good - she said she doesn't care!



On the not so good, it looks like I will need a replacement intermediate shaft...

Originally Posted by MacMan

I am lucky in that I have the time at the moment, and I am working on a spare box.

I was talking to the Girlie tonight about it and mentioned that I have probably only had spanners in my hands for a total of 1 hour, but have spent at least 12 hours cleaning.

Also told her that tomorrow, when she's not here, I'll be running the cases through the dishwasher. I got it good - she said she doesn't care!



On the not so good, it looks like I will need a replacement intermediate shaft...

I like the idea of rebuilding a spare box. When you pull out your old T/C are you going to rebuild it too? Or sell it?

I don't think I will be using my newly refurbished kitchen to clean anything but glasses and plates! Hopefully I will get access to a parts washer basin!

Shame about having to get a shaft as well. Are you sure the loctite will seal up the shaft? Will it handle the load put on it?

I like the idea of rebuilding a spare box. When you pull out your old T/C are you going to rebuild it too? Or sell it?

Dunno. Depends how much I hate Land Rovers at the end of all of this.

I don't think I will be using my newly refurbished kitchen to clean anything but glasses and plates! Hopefully I will get access to a parts washer basin!

I have a parts washer from a place called RADUM out near the airport.

RADUM Pty Ltd. Australia Biggest Distributors of Electronic Components and cables of all types

It's on the small side but I don't have space for a full sized one. All parts have been washed in kero, but the cases will get an etch clean in the dishwasher. The slightly caustic detergent works wonders.

Shame about having to get a shaft as well. Are you sure the loctite will seal up the shaft? Will it handle the load put on it?

I'd rather not have to replace it but I don't anything failing in this box. I'll be using Loctite 609 which is specifically designed for cylindrical fitting applications (shafts, bearings etc).

MidwayUSA - Loctite 609 Retaining Compound 10 ml

Originally Posted by MacMan

Dunno. Depends how much I hate Land Rovers at the end of all of this.

Once a Landrover owner always......under the car fixing something! SWMBO is starting to hate my Defer just because I always have a reason to be in the garage doing something.

Originally Posted by MacMan

MidwayUSA - Loctite 609 Retaining Compound 10 ml

This stuff sounds like the go. I guess only time will tell if it was worth using.

I look forward to the next instalment.

Centre diff is in bits. In need of new diff gears and shafts.

I hate giving a damn - this job is getting exxy!

What is wrong with them, excessive play or something more??

Shaft and gears both show scoring on the running surfaces and the hard facing on some of the gears is compromised. That's always a downward spiral!