Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Sticker on side of gearbox

  1. 17th November 2018, 04:45 PM #1
    M005's Avatar
    M005
    M005 is offline Fossicker Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    45
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Sticker on side of gearbox

    Just having a roll around under my (new to me) D3 and there is a sticker on the side of the gearbox "FT5644289"

    It's clean (the sticker) , as are all the bolts around the gearbox sump, which is unlike a lot of the rest of the underside which is covered with dust / mud.

    Is the sticker 'standard' or likely to indicate replacement unit / something else?

    Thanks.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 18th November 2018, 09:55 AM #2
    PerthDisco's Avatar
    PerthDisco
    PerthDisco is offline ChatterBox Subscriber
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    2,700
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Would suggest the gearbox been serviced with a full oil flush and pan replaced with the steel ZF pan. That’s the preferred upgrade as the new pan has a serviceable filter.

    The original pan is plastic.

    Any paperwork on her receiving a full gearbox oil service?

    It’s recommended by those in the know to be done every 80k kms but LR suggest it’s sealed for life (or 10 years).
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 18th November 2018, 11:51 AM #3
    M005's Avatar
    M005
    M005 is offline Fossicker Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    45
    Total Downloaded
    0
    No paperwork with vehicle at all; was lost between last owner & me as he put it through auction and I purchased off trader.

    Is there any issue with topping up with correct grade transmission oil (all I can find is Penrith bmv at Repco) which could be different brand to what is in there now?

    Don’t want to do a full change if possible, but want to make sure it’s topped up.

    Thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 18th November 2018, 01:44 PM #4
    LRD414's Avatar
    LRD414
    LRD414 is offline Super Moderator Subscriber
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    3,737
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Worth doing a search as there's plenty of info here for transmission fluid changes/servicing/etc, including a FAQ thread > Disco 3/4 Automatic Transmission FAQ - 6 Speed
    Other useful threads:
    Dr Tranny for Auto Shudder fix
    Transmission service today - interesting!

    Regards,
    Scott
    D4 TDV6 MY14 with Llams, Tuffant Wheels, Traxide DBS, APT sliders & protection plates, Prospeed Winch Mount w/ Carbon 12K, Mitch Hitch & Drifta Drawers
    Link to my D4 Build Thread
    D3 2005 V8 Petrol
    Ex '77 RRC 2 door. Long gone but not forgotten.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 18th November 2018, 01:46 PM #5
    PerthDisco's Avatar
    PerthDisco
    PerthDisco is offline ChatterBox Subscriber
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    2,700
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Sticker on side of gearbox

    You need to do some homework searching on this enormous subject around the ZF 6 speed.

    The origin of the holy grail is a less controversial subject but just accept that only the correct oil from ZF being Lifeguard 6 (LF6) should ever be used. This oil is extracted from the sweat of mermaids and is very expensive.

    One thing’s for sure is you don’t want to rebuild one which can happen from 120,000km, especially with heavy towing.

    How many kms have you got?

    You’ve got no service history?

    I would be a bit scared that the gearbox has been playing up and a recent change done before selling. However, the fact the pan is new would seem to indicate it was done right properly.

    It’s usually done at a transmission specialist and properly done is around $1,000 with new pan.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 19th November 2018, 08:27 PM #6
    M005's Avatar
    M005
    M005 is offline Fossicker Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    45
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thanks both; I’ve read the threads but didn’t see any discussion about potential different oils.

    284k km and history lost, albeit evidence it’s been done & money spent on it. That said it’s obviously been used, but it cost me ~50% market value, so even with a few $’s to spend at some point, it’s still cheap.

    Its my 9th LR and a 3rd vehicle / toy, because I’ve not learnt from the previous 8 about the perils of ownership
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« UHF Antenna Mounting (my plan. Tell me what you think) | Prospeed Roof Rack for D3/4 Group Buy? »

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!