Manufacturer Winchester Gears
Gearboxes and transfer boxes are the kind of job that gets expensive on a Defender fast. Used units are a lucky dip, new ones are barely available any more, and simply driving on does not make the whining any quieter. Winchester Gears from Maltby in South Yorkshire takes care of exactly this case, with more than twenty years of experience in Land Rover drivetrains.
The workshop rebuilds drivetrain components for Defender and Discovery: manual gearboxes like the R380 and MT82, the LT230 transfer box, differentials and complete axles. Every unit is built to order, fully stripped, inspected and reassembled with new bearings, synchro rings and seals, using genuine parts or deliberately uprated components, all to exact torque settings. This is classic craftsmanship paired with modern measuring equipment, not a quick reseal.
We at Nakatanenga bring the Winchester units to Germany as the official EU distributor and carry, among others, the rebuilt LT230 transfer box for Td5 and Td4, as Stage 1 with a heavy-duty one-piece cross shaft or as Stage 2 with an additional Ashcroft limited slip differential. The old unit goes back in exchange, which keeps the cycle running, and the Defender too.
Produkthighlights
Replacement gearbox - transfer case, overhauled LT230 for TD4/TD5 Stage1/Stage2 Winchester Gears Stage LT230 are improved versions of the standard Defender and Discovery transfer cases. Common sources of failure have been carefully analysed and effective solutions implemented. Sleeved main housing The bore of the intermediate shaft, which is prone to wear and oil leaks, is machined and fitted with a steel sleeve. In addition, the frequently damaged bearing bore of the main shaft was taken care of by fitting a cylindrical sleeve. Intermediate shaft The intermediate shafts that hold the gear in place often wear out, leading to gear noise and, in later 1.21 gear sets, total gear failure. the high performance shafts fitted are made from 17.4ph material to ensure a long service life. High capacity oil pan Available as an optional extra, this oil pan increases oil capacity by 0.6 litres and helps keep the transfer case cool and well lubricated. Centre differential Stage 1 : Features a heavy-duty one-piece cross shaft that replaces the weaker two-piece design, a common weak point. Stage 2 : Incorporates an Ashcroft ATB Limited Slip Diff, a spiral design that optimises torque and drive distribution between the front and rear axles. This provides improved traction and eliminates the weakness of the standard unlocked centre differential, ideal for racing on low traction surfaces. For this item, we charge an additional deposit of 400.00 euros for your current transfer case. If you send us your old transfer case, we will refund you the amount of 400.00 euros. However, this is subject to the condition that the housing is in good condition and the gearbox can still be overhauled.
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Overhauled manual gearbox R380 for Defender TD5 and MT82 for Defender TD4 The R380 manual gearbox, which was installed in 4 revisions from 1998 to 2006 in the 300Tdi and Td5, among others, owes its name to the 380Nm input force for which the gearbox was originally designed. After initial teething troubles in conjunction with the LT230T transfer case and corresponding improvements, the reliable R380 was only replaced when European environmental regulations made it necessary to switch to the Td4 engine with its six-speed gearbox. We offer top-quality reconditioned R380 / MT82 replacement gearboxes for Td5 and Td4. For this item, we charge an additional deposit of 400.00 euros for your current manual gearbox. The deposit will be refunded if you send the old gearbox to us and it is in good enough condition to be overhauled. If you send us your old gearbox, we will refund you the amount of 400.00 euros. However, this is subject to the condition that the housing is in good condition and the gearbox can still be overhauled. Product note: UB-SCHAGE-TD4 reconditioned MT82 manual gearbox for Defender TD4 (MY2007-2016) UB-SCHAGE-TD5 overhauled manual gearbox R380 for Defender TD5 (MY1998-2006)
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