Transmission - I suspect the worst!

**justinc** · 15th May 2018, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ralph1Malph

The swear filter should have blocked this

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I've only done 255k!

Still, it's due for fluid change so I'll do that anyways.

As long as the degradation is gradual, it should last quite a few more km. Then I'll try to get a 3rd mortgage!

Cheers
Ralph

I was trying to be gentle actually....😣

Basically it is not if but when and it is unlikely at thus stage a service is going to help, rather push it over the edge😐

**justinc** · 15th May 2018, 06:42 PM

And 255k without strict service intervals is a good run from one of these! My 8hp70 has just clocked over 90k. Im looking at doing it asap but unlike the 6hp the lifeguard8 oil is pretty expensive even for me to buy it

**DiscoJeffster** · 15th May 2018, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by justinc

And 255k without strict service intervals is a good run from one of these! My 8hp70 has just clocked over 90k. Im looking at doing it asap but unlike the 6hp the lifeguard8 oil is pretty expensive even for me to buy it

I was thinking that given how many have been rebuilt around 200k that this one is doing ok. I’m convinced that towing 2 and 3 tonnes loads definitely contributes to their downfall, especially when services to LR standards.

Mine’s 250k and going well however it’s not towed much in its life. It was also not serviced until 200k km but I think it’s no towing previous life has saved me. Touch wood!

**justinc** · 15th May 2018, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I was thinking that given how many have been rebuilt around 200k that this one is doing ok. I’m convinced that towing 2 and 3 tonnes loads definitely contributes to their downfall, especially when services to LR standards.

Mine’s 250k and going well however it’s not towed much in its life. It was also not serviced until 200k km but I think it’s no towing previous life has saved me. Touch wood!

The software etc for the 6 spd applies tge TC a lot like y ou know and this promotes amazing economy and driveability however like any clutxh, wwt or dry, clamping pressure is king. As soon as material wears away and glazing begins the the end is starting. Its this reason tgat using the correct oil is so important.

Subaru are also the same , their clutch materials and oils are designed to work together and using non genuine stuff with them is a recipe for disaster

**shanegtr** · 16th May 2018, 09:50 AM

My auto trans **** the biscuit just shy of @220,000km. Mine was a complete failure, but through my reading as soon as those incorrect gear ratio faults start appearing its rebuild time. Basically as has been mentioned already its a result of worn clutch packs not locking up as they should

**Ralph1Malph** · 16th May 2018, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by shanegtr

My auto trans **** the biscuit just shy of @220,000km. Mine was a complete failure, but through my reading as soon as those incorrect gear ratio faults start appearing its rebuild time. Basically as has been mentioned already its a result of worn clutch packs not locking up as they should

I may have to crowd fund it! I've just finished a reno and the treasury is empty...I mean real empty!!

I'll also start to look at some of the options used by others, eg, swapping for another unit or replacing with a D4 unit.

Cheers
RJ

**loanrangie** · 16th May 2018, 11:58 AM

There is a post on the US landrover forum where a guy rebuilt his at home.

Transmission rebuild - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum

**shanegtr** · 16th May 2018, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ralph1Malph

I may have to crowd fund it! I've just finished a reno and the treasury is empty...I mean real empty!!

Is there ever a good time for a major $$$ rebuild? Always seems to line up with the worse times for me as well (although not nessasarily worse times $$$ wise, more worst times that we actually need the car)

**Ralph1Malph** · 17th May 2018, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

There is a post on the US landrover forum where a guy rebuilt his at home.

Transmission rebuild - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum

I could do that!

Cheers

Ralph

**Ralph1Malph** · 21st May 2018, 09:27 AM

Okies,
Small update. I finally made time to crawl under and have a look.
My leak is definitely not engine oil and is most likely trans fluid based on the fact it smells and looks like trans fluid and not tcase oil.
It has fully coated the cross member and the tcase appears clean.
Most worryingly, it has reached the 'slow drips' stage.
Whilst I have no doubt, this is not all of my trans problems, I am sure that it will be low on fluid which won't help.
I've owned the car 21/2 yrs, but done close to 50k and was always aware of a slight weep - which has now obviously progressed.
Experience tells me that if it drips when not in motion, it is spinning it out when in motion!

In other news, I also noticed a front drive shaft leak when under neath. Dammit!

Cheers
Ralph

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