Thread: Disco 4 ZF 8HP auto trans sump

Thread on this a few months back. US option IIRC. "8 speed steel pan conversion?"

Scott

Originally Posted by transtar

....... metal sump kit is available for the 8 speed auto........

Transtar

Hi Transtar, just wondering why you want a metal pan?

Peter

Reason for metal sump enquiry is ease for servicing yourself and not having to buy plastic sump with integral filter every time you service trans. I do not agree with filled for life philosophy of Landrover and wish to change oil and filter every 50000km to prolong life of transmission.

Transtar

Originally Posted by transtar

I do not agree with filled for life philosophy of Landrover

There is nothing in the LR service schedule about being filled (sealed) for life - now while the LR service interval is too long, no where do they advocate sealed for life - a myth.

Page 244 of MY14 Owners manual regarding fluid capacity.
Automatic Gearbox - All Vehicles - Filled for Life

Hi Transtar, I agree completely with the 50Mm oil changes, have done it with my vehicle.
If a steel pan option is available then I presume that the filter is also available as a replacement element. So the savings will be the difference between the plastic pan with integrated filter Vs the steel pan filter, which is likely to be a unique part. Given economies of scale of production, I suspect it might not be all that much cheaper.
There is a thread in the auto trans sticky from a guy in the UK who did a 8 speed oil change write up. Process was quite straight forward, however in the article he put the position that it was not necessary to change the pan/filter but just the oil. Would be worth a read

Regards
Peter

Originally Posted by Mungus

Page 244 of MY14 Owners manual regarding fluid capacity.
Automatic Gearbox - All Vehicles - Filled for Life

What does the actual Aussie service schedule say?

It will look like this
http://media.disco3.co.uk/gallery/al...rom%20MY10.pdf

This has the gearbox oil change interval of 144,000 miles with a note -The maintenance items listed, are those recommended for vehicles operating under normal driving, road and climatic conditions. More frequent attention may be necessary if the vehicle is subject tostop/start operation, extremes of temperature, dusty conditions, off road driving or frequent towing of trailers.

I am sure the Aussie schedule will be similar but may be a little different in some areas.

Garry

I had my MY14 D4 serviced at 76,000km last month, including a trans oil change specified by myself. There was no steel pan conversion available so had to replace the plastic sump.