Land Rover Restoration Part 2 - Gearbox 1/2

[@cgonz81]

I recently bought a 78 land cruiser series 3 project vehicle. These videos will help so much. Thanks

[@trefod]

Done with a lovely dry sense of humour and good editing.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

This is a bit of a different format. Let me know what ya’ll think. I’m trying to keep thing interesting and quick for you non Land Rover guys. I’ve starting with the big mechanical bits. That means a heavy focus on Land Rover specifics. And you know what we can be like when we start talking part numbers... 🤓😁 Hang in there - in a couple of videos things will start turning shiny and new again. The second part of the gearbox is coming very soon. It’s all done, just a little editing to finish off.

[@MrJeremoto]

Im in the middle of rebuilding my gearbox right now. So this was perfect timing! I really enjoy it.

[@jeremydewolfe8026]

This is one of my fav series to watch. Probably the cleanest most methodical rebuilding with the smoothest voice and I’m a non LR owner! Thanks for all the rage quits, its always satisfying when you win at the end. Keep going!

[@bloodreighn]

I like it, informative and interesting, Id definitly trade building my Mini's transmission for that box, the mini's box is a bit of a nightmare

[@TheFurriestOne]

I'm a ACVW guy (or I want to be, at least, I haven't done anything major with my 2 cars and many parts for over a decade now!), but I'm enjoying learning the eccentricities of the Land Rover innards! This format is good, as was the old one, both fun and informative!

[@gavindempsey99]

As I said for the last video, the longer the better as far as I'm concerned. Not a LR owner, but the video, like all your others, is immensely enjoyable

[@sethbracken]

That snap ring removal technique is invaluable. Thanks for sharing everything but especially that.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Yeah, there must be an even better pro way to do this though. Haven't figured it out yet. I suppose a special tool exists.

[@ianide2480]

The "pro" method is voodoo/witchcraft/majic. Even the highest quality tools don't work perfectly. Even if you don't cuss properly, you learn how to cuss in abundance. Using a cotter pin like that is near genius IMO...

[@CraigLYoung]

Like the format and really enjoyed seeing the internal workings of the transmission with explanation.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Craig

[@stephenlee62]

I'm not a landrover guy, but I do appreciate the time and detail that you put into everything you do. I could almost watch paint dry if you did it - hang on!! I HAVE watched paint dry by you, when you did the stahlwille resto. Great work. Very enjoyable.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Sven

[@rjjejkekeidhjdjdjddu3172]

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[@HandToolRescue]

Who knew that Land Rovers are mainly held together by Loctite?

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Brass and green loctite. Clickspring just hit me with a copyright claim.

[@boredfartless4221]

Clickspring did that? Really? What a wanker

[@GeoffreyCroker]

+bored fartless - No. That was a lame attempt at humour. I'm sorry.

[@BlackBirdMax]

My thoughts exactly!

[@Qardo]

To be fair. In this day in age of KZbin. Even though it was funny. It would not be strange if a copyright claim did happen. After all. People have issued for a claim for a lot less and even no proof.

[@johnsmith9161]

45 years ago I worked as a apprentice with one of Australia's best Landrover mechanics Barry Guy you are very close.You and Barry would have got along very well he would have easily taken you to the next level.

[@aldinoarendse3421]

My goodness, you're awesome! My Landy has been standing for 12 years. Finally I have some reference and inspiration to dive into the reno and get the old girl back on the road. Thank you.

[@mikefrancis5388]

Mine was standing in a front yard with gum leaves and rubbish accumulating in the tray for 17 years . Coviod lock down and retirement was the prod I needed to get started. Down to rolliing chassis chassis. Found the reason for the previous owner parking it.......broken gearbox. Thank you Mr Croker....... your advice is invaluable......

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Put your bearings in the freezer overnight. When I am re-building, I put all my bearings in a small box and keep them in the freezer until I'm ready to use them. They will usually drop right in. When removing difficult bearings, get a can of air duster for cleaning computers, turn it upside down and freeze the bearing race. Great video, I like your attention to detail!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Yeah, definitely, good tip, I should do that. Forward planning is not my strong point... life is like a panicked race!

[@alext9067]

That's a damn good idea.

[@greaser5691]

Loved the 'wooden gearcase' simulation! Nothing like a 'cut-away view' to show how something works. Well done, Sir! Greetings from across the creek.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Greaser

[@shannons1886]

Haha! Love the “master woodmaker” comment. I am in awe of everything that goes into this. Not only the work that you are doing, but the effort in editing and narrating. Kudos!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Shannon

[@rajavaidya7583]

perfectly illustrated, cannot be better ... 19.20 learned it & tried think it works, because it did not fail . thank you for this film. though I dont have my Landy ... you refreshed those memories , thanks again

[@terryrickard3493]

i think your videos are great and informative , i am presently starting my 63 landrover restoration.

[@gippy6105]

Just a quick note mate if you get a 25 watt light bulb {lit of course} and sit your bearings on it prior to fitting shafts it will heat the inner race up enough so the shaft will go in without hammering. Hammering is known to bruise the bearing races and lessen their life expectancy, with heating the bearing i also put shafts in freezer for half an hour increasing the time for installation prior to the shaft heating up and sticking half way in when assembling. Not having a go just a friendly tip love the way you did the video and very impressed with the time taken to get the clearances right, keep up the good work will be following with interest. Gippy

[@samiam7]

I could watch your videos all day. Great job.

[@graemekeenan1663]

brilliant its nice to see something done with a bit of style !!

[@shortround20]

These videos are brilliant. 1978 series 3 109” station wagon on the shelf for years and found the courage to get started! These videos help a lot and are proof that only one thing counts: “Just do it!”

[@Des_and_Katrin]

hi Geoff, I'm a kiwi living in Germany - I'm not a Land Rover fan but I wanted to watch a restoration series. Great to hear a kiwi voice, I'm really enjoying watch this series - well done. Des

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Geoffrey. Nice presentation. As a young lad I've rebuilt Austin A40 engines with my late Dad. He was a skilled mechanical engineer (Senior shop foreman, later workshop manager, Hamworthy Pumps & Compressors) but drew the line at gearboxes. He told me that too much oem tooling was required for ours. Measuring equipment of course was not a problem. I'm probably wrong, but in general Land Rovers look easier to work on. You can unbolt bodywork! Kudos for tackling the box, it's a complex and finicity item folks. BobUK.

[@robertsands7233]

Oh how I wish this informational format was available back in the days when I had my old 2a. So much better than a greasy old shop manual. Well done sir!

[@brayanzapata7694]

Amazing teaching thanks so much, greetings from Colombia

[@koch5000]

Had only meant to watch a few minutes, as I have neither a Series Landy, not a transmission needing a rebuild, but alas, I've reached the end. Well done, sir!

[@growingknowledge]

What a great video...again ! Love the sound effects and musical drama. I'm lulled into believing I too could attempt a gearbox rebuild by your relaxed voice over...this would be foolish...Looking forward to part 2.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Nah, it's easy. Just following instructions.

[@samadrid6321]

Really great video to watch. I doubt I would have the opportunity to own one of these vehicles, so this is very good. Your voice is so soothing I think I'm watching a British Bob Ross restoration.

[@monkeyofdoombadgerofcreati9236]

Who would be so cruel to copyright strike this? This is useful information for anyone trying to do this stuff themselves and has interesting, funny content. I remember watching this while it still had sound, but now that I actually have a use for this info it is gone. Damn.

[@leecourt8509]

Fantastic footage! You have reminded me of how much effort is required to do a rebuild. And tools. And time. I'll gladly watch your videos and buy a restored Landy off you. But I won't be attempting a resto myself!

[@trevormetz9530]

Awesome video, great story telling!

[@ihn]

Like your comments on rebuilding the gearbox, extremely good video coverage.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Brilliant stuff. Thanks a lot, my better half and I have acquired a 57 series 1 that needs an overhaul and your films are a great help.

[@FunWithAJ]

You're a bloody genius. Best thing I've watched on KZbin in years.

[@kjamison5951]

This is what a proper restoration video should be. Especially with the caveats. I’ve seen guys say to take your time with something but they don’t explain why. Another captivating video, Geoffrey, thank you. I’ve been waiting for this with more anticipation than the next season of Game of Thrones!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Haha, Game of Thrones! Is the dragon girl still walking across the desert? That's how far behind I am...

[@retronexusnet]

This whole series so satisfying to watch

[@frederickbowdler1509]

Reminds me of the forth Bridge and painting it. Keep smiling ☺

[@Doughboy1941]

Best way to start the day! I can't imagine how frustrating getting the wrong bearing seal was. Guy looks at the numbers on the seal, nah these don't mean anything here is the seal I think will work instead. Can't wait till part 2. Regards, Silas.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

A little frustrating at the time. He should have just said he couldn't get it, so I could have ordered the correct one from a land rover place first time..

[@richardsanders2794]

This takes me back to my apprenticeship in the sixties working for the local Land Rover agents. Good work, looking forward to your next video.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Richard

[@haa1774]

Every so often i rewatch this series. Waiting for the next video. 😅. But i do still enjoy them

[@cojuk7]

Now this is the level of detail in a restoration I appreciate! The attention to even the nut cleaning and prep is brill! 👍🏼

[@landcruisertroopytouringan2166]

I don’t even own a land rover and enjoyed every moment.Your production is quality. Keep up the excellent work. Sunscribed👍.

[@robertpartsmade5832]

Me again , as an apprentice (1980/84) you got moved around departments spent a summer nailing Land Rovers into crates in the CKD dept .... happy days 😎 Regards Robert PARTSMADE 🇬🇧

[@rizalardiansyah4486]

This video makes me want to have a land rover. it's always nice to see your videos, they are worth the wait.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Just go get one and don't look back...

[@berniesr]

I enjoyed the format . People who design gearboxes must live in some sort of alternate reality where you only need mind power for reassembly. Well done look forward to the next bit.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Bernie

[@gpmrhodes5]

Geoff, I’m not a Land Rover guy nor a machinist. You have opened a whole new world for me and have kept me laughing along the way. Looking forward to see what you do next, great work!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks you very much Gabriel!

[@Sam-m04]

Hey, I. 14 from Northern Ireland my family own a garden machinery buisness for years and years. I’m into vintage lawnmowers and the likes, but love really anything like this, keep up the good work! Sam

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Sam!

[@karmabrothercat]

Your videos are one of the best on the internet. Great educational tool. Thank you sir for your hard work and efforts. It is very much appreciated.

[@davros0007]

Great vid. Now back to my Lightweight’s noisey pinion bearing!

[@jbkltc4469]

you are only a handful of jokes away from superseeding This old Tony. Image quality, editing and your explanation skills are already on par, plus that music choice and lovely accent.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Haha, that's nice of you to say. But be careful, Old Tony has eyes and ears all over the place.

[@elams1894]

Nice series Gman. Your perseverance is admirable. I would be curled up in a corner dribbling before eating my own poos.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Eman. I appreciate the rad nickname.

[@elams1894]

Geoffrey Croker... I'm a fellow G-man myself, Geoffrey also, from north of the Bombay Hills, great to see top quality content from Kiwis. Bring on the next episode!

[@AIHurrell]

Fantastic stuff, loved the gear selection demo too.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Cookeh

[@Rainemaker]

Really enjoy your videos Geoff, you'd make an excellent instructor.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Rainemaker

[@GreatOldOne]

“Proudly displaying the best of British Symbol” PMSL. 😂

[@ufx808]

I lived in around Birmingham, England during the British Leyland times when the union shop stewards had more power than the Management. They called strikes for the most stupid things, such as the wrong sort of soap in the washrooms. What was supposed to herald a new dawn for the British car industry turned out to be an unmitigated disaster. All for the sake of rationalization and nationalization, just like the British aircraft industry of that era.

[@MrCrankyface]

I have no interests in land rovers but I do find these videos genuinely interesting. Your editing and sarcasm makes it really fun to watch. :D

[@GeoffreyCroker]

What sarcasm

[@emilkumpula4843]

Me to, I also enjoy these type of videos and I am only 14, I think something is wrong, mabey I also need a restoration?

[@repomandan07]

You are on my top 5 of subscriptions to watch.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Ha, thanks. Who are the other four? I'll add them to my hit list.

[@repomandan07]

Geoffrey Croker In no particular order 1) This Old Tony 2) Epic History 3) Food Wishs Chef John 4) Hand Tool Rescue. Theres so many on my list....like, Clicksprings is a great watch, AvE is a blast, Extra Credit/ History. AWE is a sword making channel. I try my best to watch every video, I wish I could support you guys with Patron, but there's so many great shows. They should make a bucket donation and the individual could add and allow everyone to get credit. Check out Steven Richter. He does some great work.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Great video. Great subject matter. great presentation. Thank you.

[@johnlewis2624]

WOW the work that is required is both truely impressive and intimating at the same time.

[@TreasureDivers]

Great Humour, Great Knowledge , The best series Vid ever , thank you :-) Dave in the UK

[@balancedben]

Fantastic, per usual. So much fun to watch. One thing I enjoy about your style of restoration videos over some other channels is the commentary. It adds just the right amount of flavor to the visual elements. As always, I'm eagerly awaiting the next of the series!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Ben

[@stevek3036]

Superb videos, informative, great camera work and interesting to watch - more please

[@danielbtwd]

I once had a series 3 long wheel base canvas top which I completely restored and replaced the chassis. It was a diesel. I then drove it from bury st Edmund's to Bristol. Spent 3 hrs in a traffic jam due to a lorry which had caught fire. Hot day people on the side of the road with overheated motors. That old beast didn't miss a beat. Top speed about 60 miles an hour but it felt faster and like the end of the world was close. One of the best vehicles I ever owned. Not very comfortable but massive fun. I sold it for five hundred quid with 6 months mot :(. It would power slide around roundabouts at about 25 miles per hour.

[@peterfritzsche4654]

Really enjoyable start to this series your style of filming and narration is what keep your videos so interesting and engaging keep up the good work

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Peter

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Brilliantly detailed narrative, a pleasure to watch. You certainly know your stuff! Can’t wait for the ongoing episodes.

[@karlg5806]

What a brilliant series! I have a ‘72 Triumph Bonneville, only difference in the gearboxes seems to be; its smaller and there’s no reverse!

[@JJ-cf7nb]

Great video. Gives my the motivation to take on the rebuild of my VW syncro transaxle! Thanks for sharing.

[@Apbt-rv7zw]

Flam'n best videos ever. Thanks for your knowledge, patience and explanations. Just what we need, cheers.

[@davekimball3610]

Oh happy day to see a new Geoffrey Croker video!! Those cir-clips and snap rings are certainly the most diabolical inventions ever. Good job sir!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Dave

[@kslinthesand]

Great video, love the format and transparency. Thanks !!

[@byejason]

Great video. I really enjoyed how you gave a simple high level explanation of everything. Perfect !

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Jason

[@xxxmmm5942]

New format is excellent. Keep them coming.

[@47606odin]

My gearbox is sat on the bench. You have shown me what to do, thank you. Anyone here got a complete transmission lying around?

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Haha, that's definitely the best option.

[@NathanNostaw]

Love the video. Thanks for the detailed build. I have a 2a box i need to rebuild and am preparing myself for a steep learning curve.

[@JuanPierreOosthuizen]

Recently came across your channel, besides your sense of humor editing etc, is its so dam satisfying watching the process of disassembly, cleaning and assembly. Saw the 2 part engine process, F#ck that was so pleasing.

[@daos3300]

great series, look forward to the rest

[@MervandtheMagicTones]

This is incredibly entertaining, well produced, and the Land Rover jokes are top shelf

[@froggy0162]

This is bringing back a bit of ptsd from replacing bearings in my Rover 2000TC gearbox.

[@mayagrafix]

Great series. Thanks for sharing!

[@hiddenwatersflyfishing]

This is the greatest restoration video ever.. please keep the great work coming! Cheers!

[@hrxy1]

Thats thhe fastest half hour gone by in my entire life, oh oh oh way tooooooo short. Lovely job good on ya, hats off to geoff

[@georgegardiner4651]

Absolutely fascinating to watch this and I have no real mechanical knowledge so I didn't even understand half of it. I recently bought a 300Tdi Discovery which is fortunately in great condition, perhaps down the track I'll have to restore her!

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Reminds me of Chris fix with a little accent. Great lighting, everything was very clear. Thanks

[@mobiledevto]

Great work. Would love to see your zinc plating process in more detail and ingredients you used.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

The zinc is a commercial kit from Jane Kits in Australia.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Huh, that's a clever way to remove a snap-ring from a splined shaft! Thanks, I'll have to remember that for when I encounter one! Man, I love the honesty and humor in these! XD

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Took me a while to figure it out the first time.

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

This is My 2nd time watching this series even though it's not complete and am sure in a couple years I'll watch it again, Great work Geoffrey

[@danlewis1835]

than you Mr Crocker! it is always good to see the progress!

[@survivalzoneswitzerland6697]

Brilliant work Mr Croker, I also own a late series 3 and I can honestly say your videos are the best I have seen so far - "I remember wrong!" i'm so going to use that expression .. looking forward to seeing more - Alpine Greetings from British ex-pat.

[@jbll36]

Hi Geoffrey. Amazing video. This rebuild will be fun!! Enjoy the day. Ray L

[@darmawanwilliam]

i really enjoyed your gear demo..excelent vid

[@karenmurray3098]

choise video bro ! greetings from australia . thanks for posting this gearboxes are a compleate mistery to me, bits wizz around and the car goes that is my knolage of gearboxes !! excellent video

[@daviemaclean61]

I have a 1972 Series 3, so I'm following this with great interest. Nice to see the Land Rover No. 1 tool deployed early on in the process! ;-)

[@DrHerbie]

Well done. I have no interest in Land Rovers or their gearboxes, but I still enjoyed watching this.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Doc.

[@MattTester]

That was a superb look at the inside of the gearbox. I'd certainly be happy to use this when rebuilding one myself, which will no doubt happen at some point. Having removed the gearbox from my old SIII I agree that having to remove the interior and seatbox... and floor is ridiculous, I was much happier to have the removable crossmember in my Discovery when doing the same thing last year. Also maybe the next project could be a hydraulic floor press?

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Yeah, it is the dumbest idea in history. The military chassis all had removable crossmembers. They weren't putting up with it!

[@martinmalloy8119]

fantastic job, hervorragende Arbeit........greetings from Germany...

[@bbantick]

that was truly spectacular - the quality is amazing and is probably the best video I've watched all year. While i had ambitions of buying an old 2A and doing the same....now i know i don't want to and have saved $$$ and time:-)

[@TBendez]

Love it!!! Every minute of it and there are lots thankfully! :D I feel your pain when parts break during install and others being faulty.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Thanks Johan

[@katana24]

this series is going to be epic; amazing work

[@WaltonPete]

Excellent video. Love the humour! Living in the UK still has SOME advantages, as it's very easy and relatively cheap to get OEM Land Rover parts! Looking forward to the rest of your epic project!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Pete. I dream of next day cheap parts!

[@TylerCordaro]

You rock thanks for putting this online

[@szymong7990]

Hello I'm from Poland I'm Gardner I buy series 3 this year and I will try to repair my car thanks for Mede this videos

[@WilliamEllison]

The format is great. Love the videos

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Will

[@dfri3416]

As the owner of a 1973 Series II 88" from quite literally the other side of the world, I am very excited to follow this series (pun intended)! Oh, and my gearbox has the exact same problems as yours. Because I too bought a Britpart 1st/2nd selector assembly.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Haha, I feel your pain britpart brother.

[@vicpatton5286]

Geoffrey: your innovation for getting that split ring out is GREAT! I am going to adopt it if you don't mind! Excellent monologue on the disassembly regards vic

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers Vic