Thread: Disco 3/4 Automatic Transmission FAQ - 6 Speed

Originally Posted by shanegtr

Thanks guys, I wasn't to sure if the replacement steel pan changed the volume to any great degree.

I'm unsure if there is much extra capacity with the steel pan. I based my comment on the fact that reputable sellers of the steel pan upgrade kit include 6 litres of LG6 in their kits.

Mines probably getting done at British Off Road they quoted me $1100 which seems pretty steep.

I've noticed these on ebay

Ford NON Genuine ZF 6HP26 6 SPD Automatic Trans Steel Sump PAN Conversion KIT | eBay

It has a drain plug to, which would be damn handy. The only thing is getting some oil to suit.

Anyone gone down this path?

I just noticed this guy to on ebay

Automatic Transmission Range Rover 6HP26 ZF Metal Sump Service KIT 6 Speed | eBay

He's selling lifeguard fluid for $39 a litre! Seems cheap!

I looked at the eBay ad, (Ford non Genuine two posts above), picture and was surprised. The metal pan in the ad just above is more the norm.

The Ford non Genuine looks like a genuine ZF pan as it appears to include the magnets as well as that odd white plastic fill bit at the end centre.

It seems most Ford supplied metal pans lack both the drain and fill holes and hence do not need the white plastic bit; also the magnets are usually not there either.

For the price, that pan appears worth a second look.

Originally Posted by RoboDouche

He's selling lifeguard fluid for $39 a litre! Seems cheap!

Repco sell by the litre a couple of $$$ cheaper - if you buy in bulk you can get it for about $26 from ZF.

Garry

So once the initial service has been completed ie pan change, whats the consensus for further servicing regimes?
Annually? Certain kms?

I got told today 50,000k's is a good idea. Maybe out to 75,000 if you're not towing.

Just to let you Disco guys know. I got a quote to change the oil from a local "British" mechanic here on the Sunshine Coast. Quote was $1100 for a new pan and filter and oil. Oil was "apparently" going to cost $79 a litre!

So I went and ordered a metal pan with filter bolts and magnets from an Australian ebayer. Product seems identical to the part that they were going to use. Cost $200. I take it to a local auto gearbox place. $300 including labor and oil. So $500 in total. And yes that was the same oil to. They were also very familiar with the Ford ZF gearbox.

Anyone getting sick of getting ripped off because your car says Land Rover across the front of it? I am

Originally Posted by RoboDouche

I got told today 50,000k's is a good idea. Maybe out to 75,000 if you're not towing.

Just to let you Disco guys know. I got a quote to change the oil from a local "British" mechanic here on the Sunshine Coast. Quote was $1100 for a new pan and filter and oil. Oil was "apparently" going to cost $79 a litre!

So I went and ordered a metal pan with filter bolts and magnets from an Australian ebayer. Product seems identical to the part that they were going to use. Cost $200. I take it to a local auto gearbox place. $300 including labor and oil. So $500 in total. And yes that was the same oil to. They were also very familiar with the Ford ZF gearbox.

Anyone getting sick of getting ripped off because your car says Land Rover across the front of it? I am

Imagine the scenario when it says "RANGE ROVER" across the front...