Test Drive - Checking gearboxes/diffs?

[paddyhasneeds]

Is there an idiots guide when you get in a 90 on how you establish that the hi/lo/diff stuff is working?

I feel a bit of a prick asking but there you go..

[Total loss]

paddyhasneeds said:

Is there an idiots guide when you get in a 90 on how you establish that the hi/lo/diff stuff is working?

I feel a bit of a prick asking but there you go..

Its NOT asking the question that would make you a prick, asking is the right thing to do .
Have a look at this thread in the off road section,I think it covers the subject.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Total loss on Sunday 28th March 13:05

[cpas]

paddyhasneeds said:

Is there an idiots guide when you get in a 90 on how you establish that the hi/lo/diff stuff is working?

I feel a bit of a prick asking but there you go..

I did try to reply to this at the weekend, but my PC was throwing a wobbly!
The high-low box also has a neutral setting just like any other gearbox (ie no gear between the other 2 settings) so it will be pretty clear. In low ratio you should be able to lift the clutch in, say 3rd gear, at tickover without stalling the engine. First gear will be increadibly slow.
The dif lock should show an orange light on the dashboard when it's engaged. This should extinguish when disengaged - but this normally requires driving the vehicle a short distance (sometimes in reverse) to allow it to drop out.
Hope this helps.