Give saint as much info as you can and he may just save you a grand or two, if you run into Bemble on here he will most likely diagnose your problem by smell if you tell him roughly what compass bearing you are on from his house...Hi guys I normally only post on the defender threads....
However I could really use some help. I have a 2004 l322 that needs either a new gearbox or this one refurbed.
Can anyone suggest someone in the Gloucester is area?
Thanks in advance
Chris
Symptoms..??
Diesel/Petrol...??
Have you checked the fluid level or condition??
Took it to a local guy who had a look. He took out the filter which he said was full of swarf where the gearbox was eating itself. He cleaned it and put it all back together. And advised that at some point soon I should have a new gearbox fitted.
'fraid so....
Sounds nasty, you may get away with a TQ change and new valve block, but you'll also need to change the oil cooler, hoses and give it a good flush.
Depending on the nature of the swarf will depend on if the clutch plates are being eaten due to the swarf in the fluid.
Best of luck bud, I am afraid it sounds very much like bad news.
Can any of you guys suggest someone local to me that won't require a mortgage 😀