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FRC8285 - Reverse Gear Assembly

Original price - Original price €110,60
Original price
€110,60
€110,60 - €110,60
Current price €110,60
OEM Part
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Reverse Idler Gear Assembly for the LT77 five-speed manual gearbox.

Provides the reverse gear train, reversing mainshaft rotation for reverse drive. Runs on the reverse idler shaft within the gearbox.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — LT77 5-speed manual gearbox, reverse idler gear (layshaft: to Suffix E inclusive, and from Suffix F)
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — From VIN FA393361 to WA799999. 4-cyl & V8 petrol, LT77 gearbox
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1994 — LT77 manual gearbox, layshaft & reverse idler (1986-1991 to VIN HA610293; 1992-1994 from VIN JA610294)
Alternative Codes
FRC8285

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  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the reverse gear assembly for?
The reverse idler gear assembly provides the reverse gear train in the LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, reversing mainshaft rotation for reverse drive. It runs on the reverse idler shaft inside the gearbox.
What are the signs the reverse idler gear needs replacing?
A worn reverse idler gear typically causes whining or grinding in reverse, or difficulty engaging reverse. On the LT77, chipped or worn teeth on the idler gear are a common cause of reverse-only noise. It's usually inspected and replaced during a gearbox rebuild.
Which Land Rovers use this reverse gear assembly?
This reverse idler gear fits the LT77 gearbox in the Defender (1987-2006), Discovery 1 (VIN FA393361 to WA799999) and Range Rover Classic (1986-1994). Defender applications differ by layshaft suffix (to Suffix E inclusive, and from Suffix F), so check your gearbox before ordering.

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