Thread: TD5 Questions

Question 1: I've been told that it's fairly common to have gearbox failure, usually after the 250k kms mark and that it's about a $5k repair job. Would this be right?
usually give up between 200 250 k , 5-6 k to replace at trans shop
Question 2: One I've found only goes up 500 RPM when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd at 50km/h. Then it's fine again. Is this a common sympton and an easy fix, or a sign of a big issue? The vehicle has done over 350k kms but appears to have been well looked after
no this is not normal afaik
Question 3: Will a bullbar from a 1999 TD5 fit a 2003 TD5
it would but would have a large gap between the bar and the lights/grille

if you look in the d2 forums you will find a comprehensive list of what to look for if it has a good service history it may well be ok but I would be asking if it has had a trans , head replacement etc etc
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...02-2004-a.html

One I've found only goes up 500 RPM when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd at 50km/h

Yes it should be going DOWN by 500RPM if it is changing from 2nd to 3rd.

Can I suggest that if you are going up a hill at the time it may have been in locked 3rd which activates at 60Kmh and then it changed back to 3rd unlocked at 50Kmh. If so that is normal behaviour, but I must admit it took me over 2 years to work out what the smart arse transmission was doing.

Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by Vic.H

Hi,


Question 1: I've been told that it's fairly common to have gearbox failure, usually after the 250k kms mark and that it's about a $5k repair job. Would this be right?

Not sure on longevity, I have a manual, but

Ashcroft Transmissions

725 Pounds, about $1600 plus shipping.

I know this as I am looking at a rebuilt Manual, R380 for mine.

Originally Posted by Bohica

Not sure on longevity, I have a manual, but

Ashcroft Transmissions

725 Pounds, about $1600 plus shipping.

I know this as I am looking at a rebuilt Manual, R380 for mine.

plus duty (over $1000 ), plus installation , cooler ,fluid , lines etc etc

Originally Posted by Outback 1

plus duty (over $1000 ), plus installation , cooler ,fluid , lines etc etc

Duty yes, wink wink, GST $160 Duty? Installation, Do It Yourself. Cooler? built in? lines? built in? fluid" Do It your Self.

Originally Posted by Bohica

Not sure on longevity, I have a manual, but

Ashcroft Transmissions

725 Pounds, about $1600 plus shipping.

I know this as I am looking at a rebuilt Manual, R380 for mine.

Gday mate

What symptoms does it show? I've also got a manual box....done 302,000 and seems pretty sweet.

Cheers
Branson

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Yes it should be going DOWN by 500RPM if it is changing from 2nd to 3rd.

Can I suggest that if you are going up a hill at the time it may have been in locked 3rd which activates at 60Kmh and then it changed back to 3rd unlocked at 50Kmh. If so that is normal behaviour, but I must admit it took me over 2 years to work out what the smart arse transmission was doing.

Regards Philip A

Philip, I was probably a bit ambiguous because from 2nd it only goes up 500RPM then changes to 3rd. But it sounds like there are characteristics of these transmissions I may be misinterpretting.
Vic

Originally Posted by Outback 1

if you look in the d2 forums you will find a comprehensive list of what to look for if it has a good service history it may well be ok but I would be asking if it has had a trans , head replacement etc etc
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...02-2004-a.html

Thanks for the feedback, and I'll check out those links.