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

You make it sound so easy haha.

With the kit I got 2 gaskets, a green and a black (thicker). Which is better?
Also any tips on applying the gasket goo?

Also, is it that hard removing the cross member, when I was under there it looked like it make it all a lot easier with access ...

Originally Posted by specwarop

You make it sound so easy haha.

With the kit I got 2 gaskets, a green and a black (thicker). Which is better?
Also any tips on applying the gasket goo?

Also, is it that hard removing the cross member, when I was under there it looked like it make it all a lot easier with access ...

I bought my kit with some special gasket that was preferred as it didn’t leak - yes it was thicker and foam style so yes, I’d use the black one. I didn’t apply any gasket goo that I remember as there was a gasket. I don’t recall a need for both.
Can’t comment on the cross member other than to say there must be a reason people avoid its removal. It’s not too hard without, but you might find two of the torx bolts difficult to access without a stubby right angle torx tool. I have one of those hex fitting things with a short right angle end, with some torx fittings for that. Yes it would be easier without the cross member in the way unquestionably. You’ll be able to tell us why you don’t remove it, when you try lol.

Also some people recommend replacing the Motronics Sleeve ???? - what is this, what does it do and do you have to replace it?

Garry

Originally Posted by Tombie

All good my end Garry...

I got a dealer fitted metal sump, with the drain plug

I asked my auto trans much about why I'd didn't have the drain plug and he said something along the lines of 'you have to take the sump off to change the filter anyway'.

I suppose it does make it easier to drain the oil without making a mess...

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

I asked my auto trans much about why I'd didn't have the drain plug and he said something along the lines of 'you have to take the sump off to change the filter anyway'.

I suppose it does make it easier to drain the oil without making a mess...

Filter changes for me are a lot less frequent than oil so I’d take issue with that.
As for the sleeve, yes they leak but not that often

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

I asked my auto trans much about why I'd didn't have the drain plug and he said something along the lines of 'you have to take the sump off to change the filter anyway'.

In other words he fitted the wrong one and doesn't want to admit it

Originally Posted by garrycol

In other words he fitted the wrong one and doesn't want to admit it

Haha maybe.

To be honest I'll be changing the filter with the oil each time, and he'll probably be doing it so its no real biggy

Don't bother with the hacksaw... just lever the sump horizontally across to the passenger side and there will be a satisfying snap. ..😎