auto gearbox issue?, car revs up to 3500 from 1 to 2

berg450 · Apr 9, 2014

thebiglad said:
That's great news Berg, well done. Can you give us a bit more info on the Xado trans revitalizant?

Dave

As far as I know Xado produces oils and additives for engines and transmisissions. I do not know much about it but I have red some positive feedbacks on the internet and also a car mechanic proposed it. So I have tried it. And it seems at the moment, that together with the previous oil change, it helped. I do not know if it will be long or short term, I will see....

sandu · Dec 29, 2019

I plan to flush the transmission fluid in next month. I would require a new filter and seals.
What do people say about aftermarket filters? shall I take one of them because it costs few pounds? or shall I only take the original one which costs a lot?

thebiglad · Dec 29, 2019

sandu said:
I plan to flush the transmission fluid in next month. I would require a new filter and seals.
What do people say about aftermarket filters? shall I take one of them because it costs few pounds? or shall I only take the original one which costs a lot?

Hi Sandu, here are my answers to your questions :

1. Land Rover don't make filters of any kind, they buy them in, so buying 'after-market filters' is not a problem;
2. When you buy an autobox filter kit it should come with filter, O-rings and the sump seal.

When you say that you plan to "flush the transmission", do you really mean flush it or do you mean empty it and re-fill, as they are two different things ?

sandu · Dec 29, 2019

thebiglad said:
Land Rover don't make filters of any kind, they buy them in, so buying 'after-market filters' is not a problem

I know this, but the supplier is important to me, as I am focused on quality first. I have to choose now, genuine LR for £50 or aftermarket Bearmach for £3

thebiglad said:
When you say that you plan to "flush the transmission", do you really mean flush it or do you mean empty it and re-fill, as they are two different things ?

empty and re-fill, 2 times.

also, I have another question. my transmission is leaking a little between transmission housing and engine. I will have the transferbox removed in 2 weeks, so I will be able to remove the transmission too and replace the leaking seal.
are the RTC5102 and RTC5103 required parts to change in case of this leaking?

thebiglad · Dec 29, 2019

Often this is caused by the rear engine crankshaft seal being worn out, it then permits oil to leak out of the engine and into the bellhousing and so it looks like the autobox is leaking.

sandu · Dec 29, 2019

I agree, this might be too, but, anyway, the transmission needs to be unmounted to replace that seal.
I ordered it also, because I wanted to do all these things one time.

also, I would prefer to change the HD flex plate which I have in my garage since last year.
https://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/ftc-4713-hd.html

I don't want to have it broken in forest or in mountains, so I would change it now for the heavy duty version.
I've been told by a mechanic, that the bolts holding it are not reusable, is that correct?

sierrafery · Dec 29, 2019

sandu said:
I've been told by a mechanic, that the bolts holding it are not reusable, is that correct?

Yes, TTY bolts

sandu · Dec 29, 2019

sierrafery said:
Yes, TTY bolts

OK, FTC4738 x 8 units?

My steps listed above are good? any other suggestions for my jobs? I want that this workshop jobs are being done only once.

sandu · Jan 5, 2020

Can I have your opinions regarding transmission filter (strainer)?
shall I go genuine only or aftermarket?

sierrafery · Jan 5, 2020

I'd not buy extra cheap no name aftermarkets, nor so called "OEM" which are unbranded... if you dont want to spend on genuine which is the best but quite expensive at least get a branded one, search for Vaico V48-0179 which is reliable brand, any decent shop would bring you that on order , you can search also 1043226037

sandu · Jan 5, 2020

Ok, will order the genuine. Not a big difference in price between vaico and gen for me.

Thank you

sandu · Jan 11, 2020

question:
if I plan to change the fluid in transmission 2 times, now and after 1-2 weeks once again, so that I will change as much fluid as pos...
when do I have to change the Filter, and O-rings? Both times? or only first time?

jamesmartin · Jan 11, 2020

sandu said:
question:
if I plan to change the fluid in transmission 2 times, now and after 1-2 weeks once again, so that I will change as much fluid as pos...
when do I have to change the Filter, and O-rings? Both times? or only first time?

just the first time, they are cleanable they are a mesh screen,the fluid is very detergent, so they will clean themselves in clean fluid

sierrafery · Jan 11, 2020

You can start the engine and change gears for about 30 seconds with sump plug removed...this way more fluid will be drained... and why would you wait 1-2 weeks, change the fluid, go for a 30 minutes run as the box to heat up and go through all gears more times then change again and fit the new filter, job done... this trick worked well for all my friends with autos.

sandu · Jan 11, 2020

My auto box is removed from car for seals replacement, I bet there will be oil only inside of Torque converter...
I might think also about changing the flexlate now with Ashcroft’s HD, once the gearbox is out.
If so, I might end up with only 1 change?

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