Broken gearbox? - Page 2

cncfabs · 22-09-2013, 21:09

Was broken front prop wouldnt drive even in 2wd as its got fixed hubs.Removed the locked hubs and drives fine just need to fit new front prop make sure there are no other issues.

firebobby · 22-09-2013, 21:28

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Was broken front prop wouldnt drive even in 2wd as its got fixed hubs.Removed the locked hubs and drives fine just need to fit new front prop make sure there are no other issues.

Sounds like a result then

cncfabs · 22-09-2013, 21:34

Hopefully will be using it myself bought it to break but it looks good rust free came from london so never seen dirt doesnt even have towbar fitted

solarman216 · 22-09-2013, 21:35

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Was broken front prop wouldnt drive even in 2wd as its got fixed hubs.Removed the locked hubs and drives fine just need to fit new front prop make sure there are no other issues.

Nah something not right here, in two wheel front prop will not be driven, now with fixed hubs drive is other way, wheels driving diff and prop shaft, yep just answered my own argument, well done cnc, cheap fix sounds like a good profit in line, Rick

rustic · 22-09-2013, 21:48

Great result, but what alarms me is that the AA said the gearbox was broken, so who was the original owner?

I feel sorry for them, when the fix could have been really cheap, and we all know that front prop shafts are vulnerable on these vehicles with fixed front hubs, because they no longer fit the grease nipples.

Rustic

solarman216 · 22-09-2013, 21:53

would you have a good front bumper support frame including the front wing supports, rusty but still strong will be fine, Rick

Terranosaurus · 22-09-2013, 22:05

I once had a front diff go bang on me, that caused alarming bangs etc - with fixed hubs it would be causing all sorts of trouble, with autos I was able to back up, release them and drive home on it. - will try to find thread with it in if I can.

96terrano · 22-09-2013, 22:10

So are you keeping the truck in one piece then?

Terranosaurus · 22-09-2013, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Terranosaurus

I once had a front diff go bang on me, that caused alarming bangs etc - with fixed hubs it would be causing all sorts of trouble, with autos I was able to back up, release them and drive home on it. - will try to find thread with it in if I can.

Seems I never really wrote about it - just found reference in Mac Challenge thread to it needing changing ion a list of things to do in prep for it.

melissachels · 22-09-2013, 22:50

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Originally Posted by rustic

Great result, but what alarms me is that the AA said the gearbox was broken, so who was the original owner?

I feel sorry for them, when the fix could have been really cheap, and we all know that front prop shafts are vulnerable on these vehicles with fixed front hubs, because they no longer fit the grease nipples.

Rustic

pffft I had an AA guy argue with me for an hour over a fecked fuel pump

he was trying to tell me that it was the injectors & I was saying it was the in tank fuel pump on my 406....It was the flipping pump.... funny how a dunk with a hammer fixed things temporarily...for bout 5 mins

..... Then was arguing with me over where the car was going as my tools were at home but the pump was in the shop...Shop won! It was the flipping pump & I even had to explain to him step by step how to fit the new one

was even worse cos I was a woman & that I was planning to fix it myself...guys jaw just bout hit the deck

bry · 22-09-2013, 23:11

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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.

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.

Sounds a solid plan to me.

rustic · 23-09-2013, 02:58

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Originally Posted by melissachels

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was even worse cos I was a woman & that I was planning to fix it myself...guys jaw just bout hit the deck

When I was very young, still at school, my Mum was driving the 2 1/4 litre Petrol, series II Land Rover, it broke down, she got the tool box out, and was dismantling the carburettor down at the side of the road, an AA man was driving past, and offerered to help, and my mum said, no thank you, I'm just taking the carb off to clean a jet in the carburetor, to which his jaw dropped...

She cleaned it and reassembled it, and it started first time, the AA man just watched with amazement. In the 1960's is was unusual to see women driving cars, let alone messing under the bonnets of 4x4's

It appears that the attitude of some people hasn't changed in all that time.

Rustic

22-09-2013, 21:48	#20
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Great result, but what alarms me is that the AA said the gearbox was broken, so who was the original owner? I feel sorry for them, when the fix could have been really cheap, and we all know that front prop shafts are vulnerable on these vehicles with fixed front hubs, because they no longer fit the grease nipples. Rustic __________________ 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, 21:53	#21
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	would you have a good front bumper support frame including the front wing supports, rusty but still strong will be fine, 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, 21:09	#16
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	Was broken front prop wouldnt drive even in 2wd as its got fixed hubs.Removed the locked hubs and drives fine just need to fit new front prop make sure there are no other issues.

22-09-2013, 21:34	#18
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	Hopefully will be using it myself bought it to break but it looks good rust free came from london so never seen dirt doesnt even have towbar fitted

22-09-2013, 22:05	#22
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	I once had a front diff go bang on me, that caused alarming bangs etc - with fixed hubs it would be causing all sorts of trouble, with autos I was able to back up, release them and drive home on it. - will try to find thread with it in if I can.

22-09-2013, 22:10	#23
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	So are you keeping the truck in one piece then?