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hoppyrover
12-02-2011, 09:14 AM
We have a Series II 109 SW that shifts fine double clutching from first to second when it's warm out (50F +) but at colder temps we are grinding some. Just had slave and master cylinders replaced. All other shifting is good. Any ideas? Thanks.
mongoswede
12-02-2011, 11:00 AM
We have a Series II 109 SW that shifts fine double clutching from first to second when it's warm out (50F +) but at colder temps we are grinding some. Just had slave and master cylinders replaced. All other shifting is good. Any ideas? Thanks.

Have you changed out the transmission fluid?
westcoastkevin
12-02-2011, 11:53 AM
Put the transfer case in neutral after you start it and put it in gear to let it soften up the oil for a minute. It might help.
hoppyrover
12-02-2011, 01:20 PM
We have replaced the fluid. Will try the warm up of the transfer case since temperature is clearly part of this. Thanks.
Billy5
12-06-2011, 03:28 PM
The same happens to me. Once I drive for about five mins, its fine. But I like that neutral idea. I am using 80w90 if that helps.
Les Parker
12-06-2011, 03:56 PM
Could also be the pilot bush giving some extra friction.
JimCT
12-06-2011, 05:13 PM
Use Redline shockproof gear oil, best thing I have done to the ambulance. Acts like it is summer in the coldest weather. Quiets the gearbox and shifting is improved
east high
12-06-2011, 07:38 PM
I like westcoastkevin idea. I'm running 80/90w too. I think my tranny leaks too much oil to put Redline in it, but I bet it works like a charm otherwise.
hoppyrover
12-09-2011, 09:53 AM
Thanks again for all the good advice. It does shift just fine after a few minutes warmup. The neutral idea helped. I also at first just shift into second a little early with no grinding.
Lalo88DK
12-09-2011, 11:37 AM
Mine is just the same. Once I drive for about five minutes, its fine. All my Land-Rovers have been like that. I am also using 80w90.
Dietersrover
12-10-2011, 08:41 AM
Not that this will help, but.. Most of the time when driving around in the city,
I start off in second.
I do start in neutral, and always let my Series warm up a bit before leaving.
hoppyrover
12-13-2011, 03:30 PM
All good information that helps me know it's no big deal. Thanks again.