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FTC4977 - 5th Speed Countershaft Gear – V8 Transmission or Gearbox Part Land Rover Range Rover Discovery, Range Rover

FTC4977 - 5th Speed Countershaft Gear – V8

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€88,60 - €88,60
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5th Speed Countershaft Gear for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox in V8 petrol applications.

This is the countershaft (layshaft) member of the fifth-gear pair. It meshes with the 5th speed mainshaft gear to provide the overdrive top ratio. Replacement is typically required where worn or chipped teeth cause whine, jumping out of fifth, or difficulty engaging top gear.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Range Rover Classic 1994-2001 (P38)
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — R380 5-speed manual, 5th speed countershaft gear, V8 Petrol. From gearbox suffix (G)416034J.
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — R380 5-speed manual, 5th speed countershaft gear, V8 Petrol.
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — R380 5-speed manual, 5th speed countershaft gear, V8 Petrol.
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1992-1994 — R380 5-speed manual, 5th speed countershaft gear, V8 Petrol.
Alternative Codes
FTC4977

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FTC4977 5th speed countershaft gear?
The FTC4977 is the countershaft (layshaft) member of the fifth-gear pair in the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, fitted to V8 petrol applications. It meshes with the 5th speed mainshaft gear to provide the overdrive top ratio.
What are the signs this 5th speed countershaft gear needs replacing?
Worn or chipped teeth on the 5th speed countershaft gear typically cause whine in fifth, jumping out of top gear, or difficulty engaging fifth. Left unchanged, damaged teeth can shed material into the R380 gearbox and damage other components.
Which Land Rovers use the FTC4977 countershaft gear?
The FTC4977 countershaft gear fits the R380 5-speed manual gearbox in V8 petrol Discovery 1 (1989-1998), Discovery 2 (1998-2004), Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) and Range Rover P38 (1994-2001). The Discovery 1 application is from gearbox suffix (G)416034J.