Thread: LT95 Second Gear Problems Possible Rebuild in Perth

Maurie Urquhart at Transmissions R Us in Balcatta used to be the LT95 guru in Perth. No idea if he is still there though.

Or Dave Cooke might be able to help? He is on FB on the West Oz Series page.

Chris

I used to drive a series three LRover in the late 70's. Going home after work in Sydney traffic I suddenly found I only had 3rd and 4th. Culprit was a broken detent spring located in the 1st/2nd synchronisation cage (synchromesh). The spring was a small rectangle of flat spring steel with a crimp in the middle to secure on a ball bearing. From memory there were three of these flat springs in each cage. One broken spring allowed the cage to fall out of alignment. Back then the spring cost about 25 cents.

Just a punt that you have the same issue - not familiar with the internals of your LT95 gearbox.

Thanks workingonit there was a small flat bit of steel in the oil when I drained it so what you explained could be the culprit.
I have noticed that very rarely ie one in 100 times the box will operate into 2nd gear perfectly but for most part it will not engage.
1, 3 and 4 gears all working as normal.
I guess the only way to find out is to drop the box and diagnose.
If anyone has a reconditioned box for sale to swap out then let me know. Ashcroft no longer do the LT95.

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

Maurie Urquhart at Transmissions R Us in Balcatta used to be the LT95 guru in Perth. No idea if he is still there though.

Or Dave Cooke might be able to help? He is on FB on the West Oz Series page.

Chris

Maurie sold Transmissions R Us along time ago. Maurie also passed away a few years ago.

But Transmissions R Us are the people to talk to about a rebuild.

Thanks Dazza sorry to hear about Maurie. I will contact Transmissions R Us and see what they can do.
Since driving last few weeks (without 2nd gear) I have noticed 4th gear is now starting to grind its way into gear now as well. Definitely time for a replace / rebuild before things get worse.

I have found a LT95 (pictured) for sale in QLD from an early Range Rover.
Does anyone know if this is a direct swap gearbox for Isuzu 4BD1 County?
LT95 Early Range Rover.jpg
There is no history with the gear box for sale is there any way of checking quality of the box / shifting problems prior to purchase / installation or is it just a gamble wait and see after its installed and hope for the best?
Not sure to swap with unknown replacement or spend $$$ rebuild existing.

Originally Posted by kailanayacht

I have found a LT95 (pictured) for sale in QLD from an early Range Rover.
Does anyone know if this is a direct swap gearbox for Isuzu 4BD1 County?
LT95 Early Range Rover.jpg
There is no history with the gear box for sale is there any way of checking quality of the box / shifting problems prior to purchase / installation or is it just a gamble wait and see after its installed and hope for the best?
Not sure to swap with unknown replacement or spend $$$ rebuild existing.

No, there is quite a bit that needs to be done before you can change it over. Notably the bellhousing, rear output housing and flange, handbrake setup, speedo gears, Intermediate shaft, transfer input gear and then you still don't know if it ok internally. Most second hand gearboxes for sale are removed from the vehicle for the reason they are faulty! Just going by that number (2) on the top it will be what is called a "long throw" shifter mechanisn on it which doesn't suit your gearlever. Best to get yours refurbished or do a reco changeover.