Thread: ZF 8 speed Steel pan options

Of the brands that have reverse engineered a ZF Lifeguard equivalent, I would trust Penrite the most - but do note that like all the alternatives it is for use outside of the Warranty service period.

For the ZF 6 - I do a basic oil change every 20,000km - not sure of the price of the Penrite BMV but I get my LG6 from Repco and pay about $27 a litre so the gearbox oil change only costs about the same as the engine oil change.

For me I will stay with LG6 as I am sure the saving using Penrite BMV will only be a few $$$ per oil change.

Garry

Originally Posted by SimmAus

Hi all

Has anyone with an 8 speed gearbox replaced the plastic gear box pan with a steel pan?

I know the 6 speed steel pan is available, but am curious to hear if anyone has replaced on the 8 speed box and what did you use?

Cheers

Now available from the UK but at 304 pounds.
Transmission Pan for ZF 8-Speed ( 8HP45 / 845RE / 8HP50 / 850RE / 8HP7 — Williams Performance Ltd.
Were available from the US but cannot find at the moment.

Originally Posted by jhsnow

Now available from the UK but at 304 pounds.
Transmission Pan for ZF 8-Speed ( 8HP45 / 845RE / 8HP50 / 850RE / 8HP7 — Williams Performance Ltd.
Were available from the US but cannot find at the moment.

This is the US manufacturer Transmission Pan - Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum - ZF 8-Speed



– Pacific Performance Engineering

But there is still the unknown if it will clear the cross member due to the increased fluid capacity.