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Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:08 am
by neilbardsley
None Porsche related.
Had the gearbox replaced by a local company, with a reconditioned one, in our discovery. Picked up the last day before lockdown in March. Changed the oil and saw this on the magnet? Too much metal surely? I wanted to ask an opinion before I went back to them
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Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:22 am
by Gary71
Did it have any oil in it when you drained it?
No experience of 356 gearboxes and what’s typical for ‘bedding in’, but if it were mine I’d be concerned.
Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:28 am
by neilbardsley
Gary71 wrote:Did it have any oil in it when you drained it?
No experience of 356 gearboxes and what’s typical for ‘bedding in’, but if it were mine I’d be concerned.
The oil was up to the normal level and it's a R380 gearbox for a Land Rover. I suspect they just change the bearing but there is wear in the gear or syncos!
Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:28 am
by Lightweight_911
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That looks horrendous !!
I'd head straight back to the garage who supplied/fitted it.
Although, they may try to waive any responsibility after ~ 6 months ...
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Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:31 am
by wildtexas
Hey Neil,
I think you know the answer don't you? I'd be very concerned to see that much swarf.
Why not post it on some the of the landrover forums to get a response.
I'd be forwarding that photo to the company and politely asking for a response.
Did the box come with a warranty?
Matt
Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:06 am
by neilbardsley
I have posted on a lr but I don't think they are out of bed yet.
Called the garage and sent the picture
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Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:07 pm
by 911hillclimber
Terrible sight.
Certainly not right, lots of steel from a box - gears and/or bearings.
A good garage will have that in and sort it. Did you 'measure' the amount of oil that came out as that may indicate the amount they put in.
Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:13 pm
by neilbardsley
Graham I didn't measure the oil that came out but the oil level was correct. I always undo the fill bolt before draining and oil come out when I undid it
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Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:34 am
by neilbardsley
Garage said not to worry. Gearbox settling in. I asked if I checked in 1000-2000 miles it will be better and they replied yes. We are going to Devon this week after we get back I will check again.
Not sure I believe them but ...
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Re: Metal on gearbox metal
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:43 am
by Bootsy
Similar to when you seek tech support.....
‘Try turning it off and on again’
‘Delete it and reinstall it’
Codswallop
