Thread: TD6 reliability gear box

I have a 2002 TD6 with its original gearbox with 230k on the odometer, I haven't noticed any problems is it feasible or wise to upgrade the torque converter only. Most people seem to have full gearbox rebuilds.
thanks for your advice.

My TD6 has 187km on the clock and the gearbox seems to be fine ( touch wood ) I have been looking at an ecotuning for the auto transmission which II have been reading helps the auto lock up early and less stress on the TC + I would not mind putting in a stronger TC.
Do they have to strip the whole transmission down to put the stronger TC (3 plate clutch setup, giving a minimum 300% increase in holding torque, and a input torque rating of over 500 lb/ft. ) if so I presume it would be the time to get all the sonnax gear added to your transmission.

Declan

I phoned the TC shop to ask about the upgraded TC, they had no idiea what I was talking about but the person I was talking too asked me were I had heard about the upgraded TC so I told him to look at Aulro forum L322,so hopefully he has a look and does come up with a stronger TC.

Declan.

Originally Posted by jx2mad

Hey JSP..... RE HUNTING Mine did this until I blanked the EGR valve. Will now lock up as low as 40km on the flat. Jim

That's for the idea but alas I wish that was my issue.

My car is booked in for some sort of carbon clutch upgraded torque converter to be fitted at TRS in a few weeks, provided the sump is reasonably clean when they drop it.

back to driving my tired P38, which I put up for sale and have all these wacko's asking stupid questions about

This has been a very helpful thread for me.
About to upgrade the Mrs vehicle,can afford to pay a bit more to get into a L322,cant afford to keep a lazy $7000 on standby unfortunately.
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

This has been a very helpful thread for me.
About to upgrade the Mrs vehicle,can afford to pay a bit more to get into a L322,cant afford to keep a lazy $7000 on standby unfortunately.
Andrew

You are only young once Mr Wood....Just find a way, the trans will give a bit of warning, if the test drive is good, then you only need to start putting away a pineapple a week for a couple of years and the trans will be nearly paid for
These ARE a nice ride, and very exclusive for your neck of the woods, too

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

You are only young once Mr Wood....Just find a way, the trans will give a bit of warning, if the test drive is good, then you only need to start putting away a pineapple a week for a couple of years and the trans will be nearly paid for
These ARE a nice ride, and very exclusive for your neck of the woods, too

JC

Im sure the Territory will keep her happy for the time being.
Going to look at it in the morning.
She told me when I advertise the Defender to sell,put a clause in saying if the lotto godz provide the cost of the Territory in winnings the Deefer isnt for sale any longer
Andrew

JSP let us know how you get on with TRS what have they told you about this carbon clutch upgraded torque converter ( is it stronger or the same as the original ),it would be good to get feedback from everyone that has some upgrade to the TC.

Cheers Declan