Looking for advice, recommendations and information....
The ZF 5HP24 box, or probably more specifically the Torque Converter, in my 2003 L322 is really starting to struggle.
Droning and juddering is getting more frequent, esp. when warm, the tell-tale tacho needle is now noticeably 'bouncing' and some shifts are a tad harsher (although not jerky).
These photos show the state of the fluid at the last drain around 6 months ago, a bit of friction material is floating in the sump, although the oil didn't smell burnt. This oil had been in there for approximately 16 months when the photos were taken.
As we always say to newbies and new Range Rover owners, to keep some cash aside for repairs....well I now have enough aside for this job....but what would you guys recommend?
OPTION A:
Get a garage to rebuild the current box, fit it, plus new/refurbed torque converter.
OPTION B:
Get a garage to fit a remanufactured box and take mine as service exchange, plus a new/refurbed torque converter
OPTION C:
Fit a new/refurbed torque converter only, flush box and fit new filter
Which would you suggest , why and any recommendations on garages....willing to travel, but north of Lancashire would be pushing it.
When I was first thinking of the work about 18 months ago, K Motors in Preston had quite a bit of info on their website about the Range Rover gearboxes...this info is no longer available....are they still trading, and if so, do they still do 'boxes and what are peoples thoughts??
Whilst I have enough saved for either of the options....I would like to see some change, or not have to spend it all...!!!
The ZF 5HP24 box, or probably more specifically the Torque Converter, in my 2003 L322 is really starting to struggle.
Droning and juddering is getting more frequent, esp. when warm, the tell-tale tacho needle is now noticeably 'bouncing' and some shifts are a tad harsher (although not jerky).
These photos show the state of the fluid at the last drain around 6 months ago, a bit of friction material is floating in the sump, although the oil didn't smell burnt. This oil had been in there for approximately 16 months when the photos were taken.
As we always say to newbies and new Range Rover owners, to keep some cash aside for repairs....well I now have enough aside for this job....but what would you guys recommend?
OPTION A:
Get a garage to rebuild the current box, fit it, plus new/refurbed torque converter.
OPTION B:
Get a garage to fit a remanufactured box and take mine as service exchange, plus a new/refurbed torque converter
OPTION C:
Fit a new/refurbed torque converter only, flush box and fit new filter
Which would you suggest , why and any recommendations on garages....willing to travel, but north of Lancashire would be pushing it.
When I was first thinking of the work about 18 months ago, K Motors in Preston had quite a bit of info on their website about the Range Rover gearboxes...this info is no longer available....are they still trading, and if so, do they still do 'boxes and what are peoples thoughts??
Whilst I have enough saved for either of the options....I would like to see some change, or not have to spend it all...!!!
