Thread: Notes on RRS L320 MY10 TDV8 6HP26 Transmission Steel Pan, Filter & Fluid replacement.

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I have hex key / allen key socket set, so use that with bar. it can be tough, pray you dont strip it...

Originally Posted by haydent

I have hex key / allen key socket set, so use that with bar. it can be tough, pray you dont strip it...

Fit hex socket, tap firmly, then undo….

I recently did my filter and oil again, change number 2 after originally switching.

I found the rubber seal on the neck of the filter had separated and got left behind in the transmission, so it meant the filter was sitting in the pan when i dropped it, and so couldnt remove the pan, so had to hold the filter up with screw driver to be able to slide the pan out of the way.

I didnt realise this had happened right away, and couldnt work out why the new filter wasnt going in, so look out for this.

Then i had to use a screwdriver to bend the seperated seal to pry it out, as its wire/steel ribbed.

Ive also found after putting the new filter and gasket in, i have to keep re-tightening the bolts, this seems to be a problem with this gasket design, it must compress over time, though you would think it would expand ? unless the bolts are coming loose, maybe i could mark them as a test., but with the last time , eventually you dont have to keep tightening, you just have to regularly monitor for oil leaks after doing the replacement, which means its best to not replace the cover (assuming you arent going offroad)

I noticed the company (mjproducts.com.au) offers a different gasket now too, so maybe this is a improved design to address this problem. Infact now i look for links there are 3 choices:

Green Genuine
Black Duraprene (the ones ive been using)
Steel / Rubber (which they claim a guarantee of no leaks and reusable)

I’ve been using the steel rubber combo. So far no leaks and done the transmission 4 times in its life.

Thanks, its seems that would be the best choice, and what ill use next time.

The filter dropping out and leaving the seal in seems normal. Fitting the new pan is a juggle to push up the filter and get the pan in place fast as seems to all hold together like a sandwich.

The rubber gaskets need an occasional check. Several of my bolts were finger tight but no leak at the time I did the last pan removal. Getting them to torque and taking the squish out prolongs the agony of getting the pan and new gasket back on.

I wish I went the rubber/ steel.