AdamSanta85
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Well the time has come to finally resolve the banging in my driveline that occurs every time I let off the clutch fast. When I first got my truck I had remained optimistic that changing my suspension bushings would fix it. While they helped, banging was still there. Then I was optimistic replacing the A arm ball joint would fix it. While better still, banging remains. Then my transmission and engine mounts. Improvements again, but still banging.Eventually (Monday) I found the courage to pop off the PTO cover to face my enemy. LT77 output shaft is hammered. Much sadness was had, and now I am ready to make things right, better then it ever was.
Truck is a Defender 200TDI w/ LT77H and a D suffix LT230 T-Case
I will be updating this thread as my progress with this goes on. I was planning on ordering the stuff from Ashcroft in about 10 days (aka pay day)
My plan is as follows
I have some questions for the guys of you out there that have been through this
Truck is a Defender 200TDI w/ LT77H and a D suffix LT230 T-Case
I will be updating this thread as my progress with this goes on. I was planning on ordering the stuff from Ashcroft in about 10 days (aka pay day)
My plan is as follows
- Ashcroft R380 Stumpy
- Refresh T-case myself with drilled input gear, new drive flanges, new seals where I can get at them, proper linkage for this setup
- Clutch kit, resurface flywheel, slave cylinder, stainless line, and maybe new master, clutch fork
- Replace rear main seal (mine has a slight leak)
I have some questions for the guys of you out there that have been through this
- Standard clutch or 130 clutch? AP Driveline brand? Truck doesn't really get abused, I just want it to be reliable and hold the power. Don't want any springs popping out of the clutch disc.
- Refinishing the flywheel is usually OK? Don't replace it (unless it is blue as the sky)?
- Any other gaskets and seals I should buy? ( I am also getting new slave cylinder, clutch line, and maybe clutch master, and rear main seal for engine)
- Should I buy the LT230 full rebuild kit instead of just the gasket kit?
- Is the HD R380 support bearing worth upgrading for a regular truck? I think it is around a $200 upgrade.
- Is the upgraded cross pin in T-Case difficult to install for a backyard mechanic? Do I need this?
- Any tests I can run on my transfer case to tell if the center diff is in working order etc? The only thing I know currently is it leaks oil, and my input gear needs to be replaced. It is currently in the truck. Don't really want to pull it until I have the new parts as I like having the ability to pull my truck in and out of garage.
- What brand rear main seal should I use? I heard people Loctite this in to prevent further leakage?
- Any other suggestions or comments?