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Rob2798

New Member

• Aug 4, 2022

• #1

Hi There, I have a 2009 2.4 TDCI 110 CSW with 63,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. A Land Rover specialist has told me today that they think that my transfer shaft is on the cusp of failing along with the rear drive shaft and caps. Apparently this is a known issue because the shafts were fitted unlubricated. I've read on aother forum that JLR should replace the shafts etc since it's a known problem but to me that seems unlikely for a 2009 model. Does anybody know if that's correct please?

As an aside, on the assumption that JLR will have nothing to do with it, has anyone got a ballpark figure as to how much I can expect to be charged please?

Cheers

 

steve24v

Well-Known Member

• Aug 4, 2022

• #2

Thought the later ones were cross drilled to eliminate the problem.
I've only experienced it on an old 200tdi where the transfer box input shaft was bone dry and this and g/box output shaft teeth had worn out.
Not sure on the later ones, but on the old ones there is a round access panel on t/box, take this off and pull the gear out to inspect

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Aug 4, 2022

• #3

The later MT82 box suffers the same output shaft problems as the older box's [ shame on JLR ] the only good part is the 82's out put can be replaced without disturbing the mainshaft
Check Ashcroft transmissions for explanation. LOF clutches also do a replacement output.

 

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Rob2798

New Member

• Aug 4, 2022

• #4

Thanks that's really interesting (but annoying that JLR allowed the problem to continue). Could I ask a couple of questons please?

Is there any suggestion as to what the best replacement would be? ie is the LOF one better that Ashcroft or even an OEM part?

How big a job is it? I'm not able to do it myself but eg if I went for OEM part is it a few hours to fit along with the driveshafts?

Is there any point in approaching JLR to see if they will change it as it's a known issue?

Cheers

 

lightning

Well-Known Member

• Aug 5, 2022

• #5

lt's unlikely Land Rover will help out with that, l've never heard of anything on a Defender being paid for by Land Rover now.

The rear drive shafts and end caps/drive members is an easy job that you can do yourself in an hour with £100 of parts.

The transfer shaft can fail without much warning and you'll lose all drive if it happens.
As above, Ashcroft do a kit that replaces the original part and allows oil to get to the part, preventing it happening again.

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Aug 5, 2022

• #6

I have no direct experience of the different fix's but from an engineering point I would say fitting just original parts would be a waste as the problem will return. The Ashcroft one is still two parts but with oiling system. The LOF is a solid one piece item that does away with the problem joint.

 

robbie the greatl

Active Member

• Aug 5, 2022

• #7

i would go for the lof shaft with no joint apparently they only go if fitted out of line so the lof would eradicate the problem ,i heard if they last 100 k they are in line and last sloppy work at lr. you need to remove prop and trannsfer box to fit