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FTC4978 - 5th Speed Gear – R380 – 37 Teeth Transmission or Gearbox Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

FTC4978 - 5th Speed Gear – R380 – 37 Teeth

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5th Speed Gear for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, 37 teeth.

This is the mainshaft member of the fifth-gear pair. It runs against the 5th speed countershaft gear to provide the overdrive top ratio. Worn or damaged teeth typically show as whine in fifth, difficulty engaging top gear, or jumping out of fifth under load.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic 1994-2001 (P38)
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — R380 5-speed manual, 37 teeth, from (G)416034J
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — R380 5-speed manual
RANGE ROVER 1994-2001 (P38) — R380 5-speed manual
Alternative Codes
FTC4978

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FTC4978 5th speed gear?
The FTC4978 is the mainshaft member of the fifth-gear pair in the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, with 37 teeth. It runs against the 5th speed countershaft gear to provide the overdrive top ratio.
What are the symptoms of a worn 5th speed gear?
A worn 5th speed gear typically shows as whine in fifth, difficulty engaging top gear, or jumping out of fifth under load. Damaged teeth can contaminate the R380 gearbox oil and accelerate wear on the matching countershaft gear.
Which Land Rovers does the FTC4978 fit?
The FTC4978 fits the R380 5-speed manual gearbox in the Land Rover Defender (1987-2006), Discovery 1 (1989-1998) and Range Rover P38 (1994-2001). The Defender application runs from gearbox suffix (G)416034J, so confirm your gearbox suffix before ordering.