Thread: disco v8 2003 trans

Originally Posted by mumbo

I am struggling with which trans I have on my 2003 v8 disco. The Rave disc shows something else other than mine. I believe that the 2003 received a different trans to other Disco 2 models. I have even looked at the pre 1999 manual and that has something else.
My main need is to try and fabricate a safe bracket to remove the trans etc. mainly to fix a leaking rear main seal. My fault it seems as I rebuilt the engine due to water/liners etc.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks

The only real difference is that the 03 has a diff lock - the main transfer case is the same

................and I already have a adaptor plate made up for removing the case - so if you want to borrow it - you are welcome

I will be in Melbourne next week, if you cant meet me at that time I will leave it at my office in Nunawading if you like

Originally Posted by ladas

The only real difference is that the 03 has a diff lock - the main transfer case is the same

................and I already have a adaptor plate made up for removing the case - so if you want to borrow it - you are welcome

I will be in Melbourne next week, if you cant meet me at that time I will leave it at my office in Nunawading if you like

Thanks!! That was quick. Just want to check we are talking the plate for the whole box and dice 'cos I saw one that was just the transfer box. How will I contact you? (I'm very new at this forum stuff)

Thanks again

Originally Posted by mumbo

Thanks!! That was quick. Just want to check we are talking the plate for the whole box and dice 'cos I saw one that was just the transfer box. How will I contact you? (I'm very new at this forum stuff)

Thanks again

Oh sorry the one I have is just to support the transfer case

Ladas

Originally Posted by ladas

Oh sorry the one I have is just to support the transfer case

Ladas

I'll keep trying to work it out but maybe I will need your plate anyway. Maybe we should meet up when you're in town , just in case?

Originally Posted by mumbo

I'll keep trying to work it out but maybe I will need your plate anyway. Maybe we should meet up when you're in town , just in case?

PM sent

Ladas

Thanks for your input Lada.
I have now successfully fabricated an adaptor plate for the Trans. and TC.(as per the old book) The problem is that the book and Rave disc both suggest that it is possible to undo the bell-housing bolts after lowering the trannie. Of course it isn't possible as the firewall stops it, on this 2003 disco anyway. Any ideas, other than lowering the engine to suit. iwill try that if necessary but having the engine and trans hanging out doesn't really appeal.

Someone must have dealt with this surely....??

A way to get to the top bellhousing bolts is to drop out the engine mounts and sit the engine mount brackets on the chassis mounts with the rear mounts in place. This is the way you do it when removing the engine of an RRC anyway, and I think would be the same as they are the same bolts.LOL
Make sure to take off anything that will foul such as fan , shroud etc.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

A way to get to the top bellhousing bolts is to drop out the engine mounts and sit the engine mount brackets on the chassis mounts with the rear mounts in place. This is the way you do it when removing the engine of an RRC anyway, and I think would be the same as they are the same bolts.LOL
Make sure to take off anything that will foul such as fan , shroud etc.
Regards Philip A

IMHO this is the easiest method, then you can reach the top BH bolts from above instead of under the car with a 1m extension on youre rachet !