Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Tenebreaux said:
Is it possible to replace the handbrake lever through the gaiter? RAVE sez whole centre console out which seems a bit of a faff.

There's not a lot of room. Don't think you'd get tge mount part out. Odd for the lever to fail. Sure the lever is stuffed?

Tenebreaux · Nov 20, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
There's not a lot of room. Don't think you'd get tge mount part out. Odd for the lever to fail. Sure the lever is stuffed?

Yeah, the button is shagged, it won't ratchet.

I suppose I could take the gaiter off and see if a good clean and some lube sorts it.

Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Henry_b said:
the Hnadbrake handle can be removed and the window switch panel can be removed over the handle..

The Handbrake handle just pulls off.

He said the handbrake?

Dopey · Nov 20, 2019

Might just need oiling

Dopey · Nov 20, 2019

Same thing happened to mine, the shoes had oil on them all over the drum contaminated, and everything was sticking, sometime the h/b wouldn't come off

Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Tenebreaux said:
Yeah, the button is shagged, it won't ratchet.

I suppose I could take the gaiter off and see if a good clean and some lube sorts it.

Could try electrical contact cleaner vor brake cleaner. Then maybe some graphite lube down there.

kds · Nov 20, 2019

The button swells up over time so when its pressed in it wont pop out, you sure its not just that ?

Tenebreaux · Nov 20, 2019

kds said:
The button swells up over time so when its pressed in it wont pop out, you sure its not just that ?

Could well be. I haven't had a proper look at it yet. But the bloody MOT is Saturday so a quick fix would be good.

Dopey · Nov 20, 2019

Best to go under it check the drum first, see of it has oil coming from it or the shoe is damp with oil first, no £££ spent doing that

Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Tenebreaux said:
Could well be. I haven't had a proper look at it yet. But the bloody MOT is Saturday so a quick fix would be good.

Console out isn't long. Only a few nuts and screws.

Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Dopey said:
Best to go under it check the drum first, see of it has oil coming from it or the shoe is damp with oil first, no £££ spent doing that

Good point.

You're looking for ATF from failed rear output seal on transfer box.

Dopey · Nov 20, 2019

Yea that will gum up your handbrake, make it sticky and not work right

Tenebreaux · Nov 20, 2019

Thanks fellas. I guess I know what I'm doing Saturday morning.

Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Tenebreaux said:
Thanks fellas. I guess I know what I'm doing Saturday morning.

Quick enough to check if it is leaking: put her on high, axle stand under chassis rail and tailgate up, reach under and feel bottom of handbrake drum with a finger. Should be dry.

Henry_b · Nov 20, 2019

My Rear output seal is leaking..

As is the front output seal on the gearbox

The Morse chain is chattering to.

Needs a rebuild.

Don't fancy doing the job on the drive.

Hard enough lifting one up while the cars on a ramp!!

Grrrrrr · Nov 20, 2019

Henry_b said:
My Rear output seal is leaking..

As is the front output seal on the gearbox

The Morse chain is chattering to.

Needs a rebuild.

Don't fancy doing the job on the drive.

Hard enough lifting one up while the cars on a ramp!!

Getting the transfer box off is relatively easy. Bit awkward on your back. Getting it back in was trickier. Fortunately a few mates dropped by so we held it balanced on the trolley jack and pushed ot back on.

Henry_b · Nov 20, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Getting the transfer box off is relatively easy. Bit awkward on your back. Getting it back in was trickier. Fortunately a few mates dropped by so we held it balanced on the trolley jack and pushed ot back on.

Pfft lucky you i had to hoist if off the floor and balance it with one hand while putting bolts in with the other!

Mecs don't need the gym lol

brianp38dse · Nov 20, 2019

Henry_b said:
Pfft lucky you i had to hoist if off the floor and balance it with one hand while putting bolts in with the other!

Mecs don't need the gym lol

You need a motor cycle lift its much easier, just stick a bit of worktop on top, and a couple of bricks under the higher part of the tf box and jobs a gooden

RangeRoller dt · Nov 20, 2019

Gave it good clean inside and out. Been on a course for few weeks, in the mud, was stinking from me and the dog. Always comes up a treat though
Started smoking a bit when cold lately. Quite considerable for first few minutes and will soot if you rev it. Time for new plugs me thinks

Kev12 · Nov 21, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
Gave it good clean inside and out. Been on a course for few weeks, in the mud, was stinking from me and the dog. Always comes up a treat though
Started smoking a bit when cold lately. Quite considerable for first few minutes and will soot if you rev it. Time for new plugs me thinks

Most likely oil change and air filter will help, if its glow plugs they dont start very easily

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