1. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Just took sport out today 80ish miles to coast sunny hunny in fact, bit of fast, slow, and stop/start can report no transmission overheating so far, previously could only do about 20 miles before gongs, in fact first and longest journey with no issues, so keeping fingers crossed, many thanks...
  2. tyregeezer

    Machine Shop Recommendations Beds/Bucks/Milton Keynes Area

    Hi mate try ivor Searle although in soham Cambridgeshire, they've done all my tdv6 machine work, one of the guys there is restoring a series himself
  3. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Bless you mate, going to make sure I have all parts for egr before touching at all, bought a pierburg egr, cooler filter, gaskets etc, am suspecting dpf issue, although I believe a blocked cooler can cause similar issues with sooting up, am guessing it's unlikely to have been serviced will see...
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    Overheating gearbox

    Thanks guys, not to bad a job, really as long as it works Lol Started to put back together yesterday did go backwards a couple of times, bit fiddly but just lights and bumper to do Trying to work out what's issue with egr being unplugged, removed tube from egr to inlet its blanked at egr, will...
  5. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Yes will continue to work at it, but doing well since have smoked for 45 years Gearbox went ok today valve block was bit tight but came out in end, used a socket to compress neutral manual selector, see a strip down video on YouTube simply followed what he did, valve block out then speed...
  6. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Not at all mate, but have already bought lifeguard thought I'd stick to same, came from same source as service parts, just about to drain and remove valve block before work today Will post some pictures later, can't see any means of regulating flow to cooler, comes out of bottom of radiator...
  7. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Yes mate see now why you were interested in water and transmission temp being same on live data, might just change transmission warmer getting to it at later date would be a real pain, Yes all overcomplicated and squashed in, very difficult to see, once your hand is in the way Lol Not 100% but...
  8. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Hi mate thanks for plug pictures could work out that plug turned anti clockwise, was just being over careful didn't want to break the tab, two thumbs and twist of the connector ring thingy and it popped round, up, and off Pins all look in mint condition, wiring too so far Start on change over...
  9. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Thanks again mate will see what happens next as bits now arrived, but would be a great saving if that's the next step, fingers crossed its sensor, what a gerfuffule to get too, and to put back I'll bet, many thanks once again mate, will let you know readings once I get it out and unplugged All...
  10. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Hi little round thing is grommet for air box, looks like a pipe in picture I must admit, worked through it today, down to sump at last everything came off useable and undamaged, lot of hassle but wanted a good view, you can now get a good view of cooler I fitted, couple of small oil leaks and...
  11. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Did a quick diagnostic check on sport today, without starting transmission fluid temperature flickering between two readings also reading slightly more than oil and water, unsure but parts are ordered so got it in and made a start wheel liners out bumper, lights and radiator support Slam panel...
  12. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Bless you mate don't know where you find this stuff am adding to my black book sport section many thanks Will indeed check ohms, now I know pins, will let you know Sensor kit and yet more transmission fluid turns up monday, kit contains sensor rail all other sensors, 10 solenoids and connecting...
  13. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Meant to say you were right @Stanleysteamer when you said sadists although probably could have been worse? Check out First part of video Lol
  14. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Found sensor package with a little help from @gstuart Double checked with company it is in fact correct and ordered with more transmission fluid, hopefully can strip and fit on arrival Going to remove bumper and rad pack to get a better view and to clean before removing sump Found a video on...
  15. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Thanks mate some are quite eye watering price wise Decided to take sport on a longer journey did 60 miles no issues after food restarts but overheating gearbox code, aeb, stability not available etc no limp mode, cleared codes drove back, no issues, drives fine silky smooth gear box until turned...