Failed to proceed

[DiscoMick]

In best Land Rover tradition, 'George' has 'failed to proceed' and is currently parked at an automatic transmission specialist waiting for a diagnosis of his lethargy, which is likely to be expensive to fix, I fear.
It seems to be the gearbox not the transfer case, which was done up last year. Suspicions are being directed at the pump, but we won't know until the bottom is removed, hopefully without too many metal bits falling out.
I'm told that a four-speed auto reconditioned by ZF Australia can cost up near $4000 including labour for removal and reinstallation:eek:, but so far lower figures are being mentioned in our case. :(
Of course, certain Japanese-owning relatives went into the usual 'Why don't you get rid of that old heap' routine, but fortunately The Navigator is standing by George as being suitable for keeping long-term as a play and touring vehicle, with minimal commuting.
So I currently have all extremities crossed as I await the verdict.

[Flexual]

My gear box self destructed. The torque converter exploded, took out everything inside. Full rebuild, removal and installation cost me $2600.

Good luck!!

[DiscoMick]

Yes, I hope you're right. The $2600 figure has been mentioned.

[Blknight.aus]

a good rebuild will set you back $2k assuming the casing is reusable.

R+R bout a grand if it doesnt fight too hard.

[DiscoMick]

I thought these ZF four-speed autos were supposed to be pretty reliable. I guess 18 years isn't a bad effort.
Mind you, it could be worse. A friend has just had to replace the rear suspension and diff on his BA Falcon - total cost $4900! :eek:

[Disckombi]

With 360,000 on it mine "failed to proceed" suddenly with no prior issues. Turned out in the end to be stripped splines in the torque converter - $280 for a re-build - a cheap fix. But ended up rebuilding the box myself with ZF kit (frictions were all OK). Biggest issue was getting the beast in and out - found best solution was to remove the centre console (why would LR pop-rivet stuff in?) whch allowed access for the trusty engine crane and seat belt slings

Ian

[DiscoMick]

would be nice to get out of it that cheap, but I'm not hopeful. Still waiting for a diagnosis.

[DiscoMick]

I rang yesterday to be told its in bits and being diagnosed and I should get the verdict on Tuesday. :(
Apparently the power was off all day Thursday in that area and so the workshop was shut down for the day. Sounds a bit Third World, but I guess that's what happens when essential services are privatised to profit-making companies. ;)

[mike123]

We just had our ZF rebuilt and it was $2800+GST. They said half the labour effort was getting the box in and out.

[DiscoMick]

Thanks for that advice. Its in the ballpark of what I've been told.

[DiscoMick]

Don't have the final bill yet, but apparently the rebuild involves clutch packs, the oil pump and a new filter. Quite a few pieces of metal fell out when they took the pan off, I'm told, so its not gonna be cheap. :(

[DiscoMick]

Final bill was more than I was hoping for - $3700. :o Oh well, at least it should last a long time. :angel:

[JamesB71]

Ouch.... thats a nasty hit to the budget mate. At least it should be right for another 20 years or so!

[DiscoMick]

Yep, it was. By by tax return. :(
Good thing is the box is changing much better now, and is much more willing to kick down on hills.:cool:
Now I just have to fix the transfer case lever, which is reluctant to go in and out of centre diff lock.
And do something about the play in the steering.
And replace the timing belt.