And why pray tell us would the fluid get any hotter in park than it does in neutral?
And why pray tell us would the fluid get any hotter in park than it does in neutral?
My theory was the output shaft is locked but the engine is still spinning so that energy will be absorbed by the gearbox (fluid) whereas in neutral both shafts are free to spin so less friction and therefore less heat generated.
No my friend not so. Have another think about what happens when the output shaft turns.
It makes the thingy me Bob's rattle! You know that grrrrrrrrr!!!
It makes the thingy me Bob's rattle! You know that grrrrrrrrr!!!
The thinga-ma-jig? I thought it was the watdjacallit?
Not sure about the HP22 but I'm pretty sure there was an issue in older autos overheating or eating the boxes when left in park for long periods with the engine running. Or maybe it was leaving them in D with the footbrake on. Actually, probably the latter thinking about it.
No. It was the 4HP22. I've been having a bit of a play on google today & there's a LZ thread (amongst others as it's a widely used box) on the subject - which annoyingly I can't currently find or I'd link it for you.
ETA Found it: https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/4hp22-emissions-testing.199187/
ETA Found it: https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/4hp22-emissions-testing.199187/
Yes, that would be enough to mix me up. TFI have the manual on my '95!
fiatpandaman
Member
I'm going to leave it in park, as I do not want to run over my self, it would ruin my morning!
If you don't you may need to change your screen name to "Flatpandaman".
fiatpandaman
Member
Life without my panda is sad
Datatek
Well-Known Member
The owners handbook suggests that neutral should be selected when stationary much as you would with a manual.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
The only difference is the gearbox lock pawl engages when in park locking the output shaft thus stopping the wheels turning.
One good thing about the 4x4 panda is if you get stuck couple of good blokes can lift it out.Life without my panda is sad
Correct.
alexmcrobbie
Member
Just to throw my two pence in. My 2.5 started to rev it's tits off on hills like yours is in your video. It was caused by the viscous fan going bad and remaining constantly locked up (which was robbing the engine of what little power it has). It might tie in with your coolant temperature remaining low all the time too.
