Sue1962
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Hi
I have recently purchased a 1996 2.5DT Diesel P38.
I knew it was a no-runner when I bought it but it was such a bargain, with only 112k on the clock and a full 12mth MOT. The seller had it in the garage for 12mths as it needed a gearbox replacement. Which he undertook in April this year and whilst the gearbox was out he fitted a new clutch fitted, new spigot bearing, new roll pins, new front pads. It's also had a new battery, and has coil springs instead of the airbag suspension system.
However, he was driving it the other week and then bang. He suspects it was the selector box and sure enough when my mechanic took it apart the selector pin had sheared. I bought a new pin last week and my mechanic fitted it. BUT when he put it all back together again (or connect the gear stick), it would not shift into any gears at all and appears to be 'jammed' in gear and solid.
I suspect that I will probably need to have a new gear box fitted and was after all the above description, my question is really, is this a job that can be done with the car on ramps in my back yard (have seen one for sale on ebay for £185 + £65 postage/delivery) or will I have to have it "recovered" to the nearest garage and get them to do it? (I have a specialist Land Rover mechanic about 10miles from home) You see I am getting mixed responses to the question. Some people are saying it needs to be up on a ramp and it will take x number of people to drop the old box out and install the new, others are saying no it can be done where the vehicle is.
The other question is could it actually be something else and not the gearbox?
It's worth me getting the car done as I said because it is immaculate throughout with no rust, dents or scratches.
Any advice would be gratefully received and taken into consideration.
Thanks in advance
Sue
I have recently purchased a 1996 2.5DT Diesel P38.
I knew it was a no-runner when I bought it but it was such a bargain, with only 112k on the clock and a full 12mth MOT. The seller had it in the garage for 12mths as it needed a gearbox replacement. Which he undertook in April this year and whilst the gearbox was out he fitted a new clutch fitted, new spigot bearing, new roll pins, new front pads. It's also had a new battery, and has coil springs instead of the airbag suspension system.
However, he was driving it the other week and then bang. He suspects it was the selector box and sure enough when my mechanic took it apart the selector pin had sheared. I bought a new pin last week and my mechanic fitted it. BUT when he put it all back together again (or connect the gear stick), it would not shift into any gears at all and appears to be 'jammed' in gear and solid.
I suspect that I will probably need to have a new gear box fitted and was after all the above description, my question is really, is this a job that can be done with the car on ramps in my back yard (have seen one for sale on ebay for £185 + £65 postage/delivery) or will I have to have it "recovered" to the nearest garage and get them to do it? (I have a specialist Land Rover mechanic about 10miles from home) You see I am getting mixed responses to the question. Some people are saying it needs to be up on a ramp and it will take x number of people to drop the old box out and install the new, others are saying no it can be done where the vehicle is.
The other question is could it actually be something else and not the gearbox?
It's worth me getting the car done as I said because it is immaculate throughout with no rust, dents or scratches.
Any advice would be gratefully received and taken into consideration.
Thanks in advance
Sue
