Having rebuilt the gearbox, I’m now checking through the transfer box. Apart from weeping seals on the output shaft and a rattle from the high/low selector stick, I didn’t have any symptoms to worry about, but I’m glad I decided to check anyway. I’m not sure if the output shaft’s rear bearing outer race slipped […]
Engine Oil Leak Remedy
The oil leaks from the engine appear to have been from the lader frame joints, either from it’s face with the sump, or, more likely, from its joint with the block. With the gearbox off, access to the four horizontal bolts into the rear of the ladder frame allowed the removal of the ladder to […]
Gearbox Rebuild
The bottom panel and hand brake assembly were removed from the transfer box, allowing the removal of the intermediate gear cluster. This, in turn, allows access to the internal nuts securing the transfer case to the gear box. The front bearing cover of the gearbox was removed. This allowed me to see the suspect circlip […]
Gearbox Removal
Most of this task went easily enough, though removing the Wright Off Road matting adds a small amount of extra effort. The floor panels, tunnel cover, prop shafts, hand brake rods, speedo cable and bell housing bolts were al removed as normal, and the Roverdrive was separated to allow space for the gearbox assembly to […]
Heritage Run Photo
Here’s a great photo of us arriving at Gaydon at the end of the 60th Anniversary Run, courtesy of Steve Turner:
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