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Second hand or Exchange?
dazzawhipple:
Gords
A mate of mine had the ashcroft recon one (box and transfer box)
even after cooking the clutch up those rocks in wales it drives like a new one ........... if i had the money recon from a good supplier is all ways the way to go
Just remember to take everything of the box if you go down the exchange route
Darren
rangerider:
If at all possible I would go the full recon route, despite the extra cash outlay. Be pessimistic and pretend that a breakers box is good for double its warranty length before you have to replace it, even if the recon only lasts a day beyond its warranty you are still quids in after a year. Not only that you dont waste a day fitting it yourself with all the skinned knuckles that involves :) assuming you pay ashcroft to fit it (the alternative is come up with the extra cash for the exchange surplus while you swap it yourself.
gords:
--- Quote from: "gords" ---How about £395 + VAT for a R380 + LT230 (exchange). Donor car has done 62K miles?
Ashcroft 12 months back to base warranty. Breakers - 90 days.
--- End quote ---
Ashcroft would charge £840 + VAT for R380 + LT230.
For Ashcroft to fit both, the price goes to £1320 :shock:
dazzawhipple:
Gords
Removing and refitting a gearbox is fairly easy its measured in hours dont throw money at ashcrofts (for Fitting)
remove center consule
all the linkages and wiring
The engine rests on the bulkhead and you drop the box down and drag it out
You will need the disco jacked up on axle stands and a engine crane
it is easy just take your time
Darren
gords:
OK, changing the subject slightly ... I know the gearbox is dodgy, but the transfer box appears to be OK apart from the fact that it's quite stiff to operate.
Are they supposed to be easy (light pressure) to engage different settings, or is "stiff" the way it was designed? Are there tell-tale signs of a transfer box on it's way out?
Basically, I was thinking that while I was changing the gearbox, I may as well change the transfer box. But if it's really not necessary (and easy to split/join them), then maybe I should just do the gearbox...?
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