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BrightBlue
27th March 2019, 03:49 PM
So, done a bit of the googles and everywhere else I’ve read states that the Transmission Drain Plug sits nicely between the X-Member and Exhaust Pipe.

Took a look this evening and I’ve got this... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190327/b87d9bfcbea0119f0729447237dc10cf.jpg

Is someone having a laugh or is it a X-Member off job after all.

Nothing wants to fit under there that I’ve got.
BrightBlue
27th March 2019, 03:52 PM
Just for further clarity...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190327/b347a69d00f64b46bb7127c33427d086.jpg
loanrangie
27th March 2019, 04:25 PM
What engine ? , on my TDV6 D3 the drain plug has nothing obstructing it.
BrightBlue
27th March 2019, 04:38 PM
What engine ? , on my TDV6 D3 the drain plug has nothing obstructing it.

4.0 V6.

Yeah it’s a bit odd hey haha, can access everything else fine though so I guess that’s a plus.
101RRS
27th March 2019, 04:49 PM
Sorry confused - the Title and OP says TRANSMISSION drain plug - yet discussion seems to be around engine sump drain plug - what is it? the engine sump plug on the TDV6 and the sump plug on the transmission are pretty obvious.

Garry
BrightBlue
27th March 2019, 04:56 PM
Sorry confused - the Title and OP says TRANSMISSION drain plug - yet discussion seems to be around engine sump drain plug - what is it? the engine sump plug on the TDV6 and the sump plug on the transmission are pretty obvious.

Garry

Garry, I’m talking about the transmission drain plug. Here’s a view from a different angle...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190327/13090047e4ff5b5d7688be353600073b.jpg

I think lonerangie was checking to see if the model is similar to his? My mate with the V8 has his transmission drain plug smack bang between the cross member and cat pipes as well.
loanrangie
27th March 2019, 05:32 PM
Yeah the crossover pipe had me thinking it was a petrol engine.
Eric SDV6SE
27th March 2019, 05:58 PM
Yeah the crossover pipe had me thinking it was a petrol engine.

3.0L diesel has the same crossover pipe, but the transmission drain plug can be accessed well clear of the x member.

I'd say the chassis design is the same, the 4.0l engine is longer, pushing the transmission backwards. No issue to remove the x member though, 4 bolts and its done, just gotta support the transfer case
BrightBlue
27th March 2019, 06:17 PM
Cheers Eric, even with the transmission jacked from the rear I’m still having issues.

Just trying to make things easier as my current driveway isint back friendly.

Just a thought... since I’m swapping to a steel pan anyways, could just siphon from the fill plug. Or if I’m feeling ballsy enough, could just drill holes in the deepest part. Thoughts anyone?
loanrangie
27th March 2019, 07:19 PM
Siphon from the cooler lines.
BrightBlue
17th April 2019, 03:46 PM
UPDATE:

Long story short. Got access to drain plug, plastic piece of s*** gave way (wouldn’t even say it stripped, it just bent around the bit with minimal force) ended up drilling hole/s.

On a positive note though, after the pan conversion and fluid change holy duck balls is this ZF smooth. Figured it was smooth before but I was wrong.

Feels close to those DSG units on the VW/Audi cars.