Thread: UK replacement LT95A options failed synchro

Have you tried Ashcroft, for a rebuild or exchange?

If you were here in Oz I’d recommend either KLR Automotive klr.com.au or Bearman on this forum to do a rebuild.

KLR definitely have syncro rings and other parts in stock. They specialise in the Perentie.

LT95 parts

They also have an LT95 bellhousing exchange for one modified for the R380. The hole has to be filled in and a new hole to suit the R380 machined in. Ut it isn’t heap!

Bellhousing, 4BD1 LT95 to R380 - LT95-R380


Their email address parts@klr.com.au

They ship worldwide.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Have you tried Ashcroft, for a rebuild or exchange?

Thanks V8Ian, I did, unfortunately they advised they're no longer working on LT95 gearboxes, and have recommended another place I'm going to call later today (I'll update the thread with their details if there's any luck there)

Originally Posted by p38arover

If you were here in Oz I’d recommend either KLR Automotive klr.com.au or Bearman on this forum to do a rebuild.

KLR definitely have syncro rings and other parts in stock. They specialise in the Perentie.

LT95 parts

They also have an LT95 bellhousing exchange for one modified for the R380. The hole has to be filled in and a new hole to suit the R380 machined in. Ut it isn’t heap!

Bellhousing, 4BD1 LT95 to R380 - LT95-R380


Their email address parts@klr.com.au

They ship worldwide.

Thanks p38arover, I dropped them a note, they've confirmed they can ship to the UK, but have no distributors here. I've got the car going into a local Land Rover specialist for a general once over in a couple of months - so will get their thoughts too. I'm going to do some research on the bellhousing required to pair an R380 to see if there's a route to sourcing/making one locally as price for shipping (especially considering the return) will be pretty punchy.
On the LT95 rebuild I'm not against that, but it seems parts are pretty scarce here, so I'm concious of taking it off the road and entering into a bit of a one-way street with it. One option is to look for a salvage (not reparable) LT95 and strip it down to gain confidence on rebuilding it myself I guess, then ordering plenty of parts and cracking on with the proper rebuild - should be educational if nothing else!

Thanks for the thoughts so far all, and definitely open to any other options / ideas people have.

Alex

A quick Google bought this mob up
R Whitehouse and Son | LT95 Reconditioning Specialists
I bought syncros for mine from the UK, so parts should be available there.

I had an LT95 that was similar sounding to yours. Double clutching etc., could only really get 4th.
Changed the oil to auto transmission fluid, problem solved, still going well 180.000 ks later.
Paul.

Good point. What oil are you using, Alex? If I recall correctly, the LT95 uses a lightweight oil.

I use 15-40 engine oil . Only have to carry one sort of oil then when going bush.
I bought two rebuilt transfer boxes from Ashcroft and he specifies ATF for them.

Thanks everyone for the pointers. I've changed the oil in the gearbox and transmission. I've used 10W30 semi synthetic, I would've used mineral oil but couldn't get it at the time, so figured fresh oil was better than the unknown that was in it.

Originally Posted by powerband

I had an LT95 that was similar sounding to yours. Double clutching etc., could only really get 4th.
Changed the oil to auto transmission fluid, problem solved, still going well 180.000 ks later.
Paul.

This is interesting, from the forum I'd heard lots of points about /not/ using gear oil in the boxes - I'll do some more reading... I'll try and record a video of it in action and compare notes further 🤣

One of my biggest challenges is that I don't know whether this is "just how the boxes are and you need to change slower, do this" or actually there's a repair needed and it's worth the investment to not do damage from the odd time my double clutching skills fail me?

Been out today and had an awesome time, so definitely want to keep it going in good health!