Disco 2 R380 Gearboxes

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FlatbedPilot

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The manual gearbox in my Disco 2 has exploded internally and I'm struggling to find a replacement locally. However, I have a Disco 1 gearbox here that looks identical apart from the ident numbers. Is it a straight swap?

EDIT: Hmm, this might be a superfluous question. I've just measured the input shafts on both boxes and the TD5 one is a fair bit longer. Bugger.
 
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The manual gearbox in my Disco 2 has exploded internally and I'm struggling to find a replacement locally. However, I have a Disco 1 gearbox here that looks identical apart from the ident numbers. Is it a straight swap?

EDIT: Hmm, this might be a superfluous question. I've just measured the input shafts on both boxes and the TD5 one is a fair bit longer. Bugger.
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Probably a stoopid question, but is there no chance of just swopping the input shafts over?
 
Yep, completely fecked. When I took the bell housing off it became apparent that it had snapped as it just flopped to one side. Surprisingly, when you turn the bearing the gearbox works but there's lots of movement on the shaft. Not sure if that's because the end plate is off mind. Never worked on gearboxes to this extent.

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I have found that working on gearboxes is OK, although you do need some special tools, but not very special, it is the cost of the parts that they stiff you for.
Your best bet maybe to give it to a repair specialist to mend or to get a recon one.
And there are some real cowboys about. Best of luck mate!
 
I'm possibly getting a used one local to me. Waiting to hear from the guy who tipped me off. I don't really fancy spending close to a grand for a recon box but if this doesn't pan out I might have to.
 
Well, absolutely no luck getting a box locally so I've had to bite the bullet and order a recon box. Mucho expensive. The one I might have had locally is in a scrap Disco owned by one of those hoarding maniacs who just won't let anything go.
 
"owned by one of those hoarding maniacs who just won't let anything go"

Theres a Mr Trebus in everyone.....

 
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How about having a bash at rebuilding it, I just did mine, never did one before, it’s manageable. Chasing the end float was a bit of a pain. Ashcroft and Winchester do rebuild kits
 

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The tool to remove the input collar is about 500 quid, I managed it with- 2 leg puller and a searing puller. Putting the collar back on I use a bit of exhaust pipe and a screw thread : )
 

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