Broken gearbox?

cncfabs · 22-09-2013, 16:51

Just collected this rather nice 3.0l
Was diagnosed by the aa with broken gearbox.It starter and tried to move but loads of resistance then large band moved forwards 2" then bang again and so on.Only just managed to get on the trailer.
So question is what was wrong with it?
Answers on postcard please

clivvy · 22-09-2013, 16:57

knackered diff? locked front hubs? knackered driveshafts? I know nowt about gearboxes, but aren't the 3.0l troublesome with regards gearboxes?

zippy656 · 22-09-2013, 16:58

Some thing seased my guess

What happens in 4wd?

geoffdown · 22-09-2013, 17:10

Rear shoes liners come away from shoes so 1side starts to jam and the lsd trys to slip

happened on mine

RobN · 22-09-2013, 17:11

Wound up front shafts - driving in 4 x 4 in the dry and doing a tight turn

zippy656 · 22-09-2013, 17:13

When you going to tell

How much u pay

Terranosaurus · 22-09-2013, 17:14

Check to see if the transfer box is working or not first - physically check not just wiggle the lever then disconnect front and rear props one at a time trying it in 2wd and 4wd in each gear and see what it does - you should be able to narrow it down to either in the box or at either axle/diff, then explore from their.

I had shoe linings come away too but didn't get the problems geoff describes but it is certainly possible

jims-terrano · 22-09-2013, 17:15

Transfer box? don't forget guys it'll have fixed hubs on that one.

rustic · 22-09-2013, 17:24

Put the transfer box in neutral, and run the main box through the gears, see how noisy it is.

solarman216 · 22-09-2013, 17:55

Rustic is on the ball, Rick

zippy656 · 22-09-2013, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Put the transfer box in neutral, and run the main box through the gears, see how noisy it is.

If feels smooth must be difs then

solarman216 · 22-09-2013, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

If feels smooth must be difs then

could be transfer box, Rick

zippy656 · 22-09-2013, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

could be transfer box, Rick

Yes but i cant spell tranfir box

rustic · 22-09-2013, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

Yes but i cant spell tranfir box

Go and play with your gear knob...

Now is the time to remove the rear prop shaft, or put the vehicle on 4 axle stands, and see what rotates when in 2 wheel drive, then 4 wheel drive.

My best guess...
Broken rear half shaft.

solarman216 · 22-09-2013, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Go and play with your gear knob...

Now is the time to remove the rear prop shaft, or put the vehicle on 4 axle stands, and see what rotates when in 2 wheel drive, then 4 wheel drive.

My best guess...
Broken rear half shaft.

I can go with that, sounds good, did not think about rear shaft as have not done one as yet, probably should not have said that

, Rick

22-09-2013, 16:51	#1
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	Broken gearbox? Just collected this rather nice 3.0l Was diagnosed by the aa with broken gearbox.It starter and tried to move but loads of resistance then large band moved forwards 2" then bang again and so on.Only just managed to get on the trailer. So question is what was wrong with it? Answers on postcard please

22-09-2013, 17:11	#5
RobN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Cornwall Vehicle: 02 3.0 SVE SWB Posts: 183	Idea Wound up front shafts - driving in 4 x 4 in the dry and doing a tight turn

22-09-2013, 17:24	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Put the transfer box in neutral, and run the main box through the gears, see how noisy it is. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

22-09-2013, 17:55	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Rustic is on the ball, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

22-09-2013, 16:57	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	knackered diff? locked front hubs? knackered driveshafts? I know nowt about gearboxes, but aren't the 3.0l troublesome with regards gearboxes?

22-09-2013, 16:58	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Some thing seased my guess What happens in 4wd?

22-09-2013, 17:10	#4
geoffdown Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: devon Vehicle: terrano 2.7tdi SE+ (X)reg Posts: 1,674	Rear shoes liners come away from shoes so 1side starts to jam and the lsd trys to slip happened on mine

22-09-2013, 17:13	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	When you going to tell How much u pay

22-09-2013, 17:14	#7
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Check to see if the transfer box is working or not first - physically check not just wiggle the lever then disconnect front and rear props one at a time trying it in 2wd and 4wd in each gear and see what it does - you should be able to narrow it down to either in the box or at either axle/diff, then explore from their. I had shoe linings come away too but didn't get the problems geoff describes but it is certainly possible

22-09-2013, 17:15	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Transfer box? don't forget guys it'll have fixed hubs on that one.