X Type transfer box - potential early grave
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How many 2.5 & 3.0 x type owners have had to replace their transfer box?
I have just had the displeasure and mine is a late model awd below 50k, given the cost to replace, I can see many petrol X types going to the scrappers early as non economic repairs.Speaking to some lads in the trade the transfer box fails at an alarming rate.
I have just had the displeasure and mine is a late model awd below 50k, given the cost to replace, I can see many petrol X types going to the scrappers early as non economic repairs.Speaking to some lads in the trade the transfer box fails at an alarming rate.
2002 3.0 X-Type here on 122,000 miles. For the last couple of years, The transfer box started to get a little whiney - especially when engine breaking or when applying the power going up hill. Then at about 120k miles, I noticed an issue where there seemed to be a fast knocking from the transfer box when you coast to a stop.
Took it to the jag specialist and the diagnosed that the transfer box bearings were shot. They were able to overhaul the box and replace the bearings for just under £500. Not cheap, but not as expensive as replacing the box. The garage did say that this was possible as I resolved it quickly. If you drive around with shot bearings for too long, you WILL need to replace the box.
Took it to the jag specialist and the diagnosed that the transfer box bearings were shot. They were able to overhaul the box and replace the bearings for just under £500. Not cheap, but not as expensive as replacing the box. The garage did say that this was possible as I resolved it quickly. If you drive around with shot bearings for too long, you WILL need to replace the box.
benebob said:
120k and still going strong on my 05. Granted since I got it at 90k I've replaced the fluid every year. The first time I can see why they fail. Fluid for life is good for sales and should get ya out of the warranty.
I thought the only way to refill the box was to remove it as the filler bung is on the top of the unit hidden by a fixing bolt?No there isn't a fill hole just a drain hole. You just need to take off the drain plug, drain it and figure out a suitable 1 way valve you can screw in there. Then using a hand pump fluid pump you can refill with new fluid. Then leaving the 1 way valve in place screw in a plug into it to ensue there isn't any leakage. I bought a kit from Wildbill here in the states, kit wasn't cheap but it has all the legwork done and is a lot cheaper than a new t.c.
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