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 Autobox vibration |
djburns
 8th Jun 2018 12:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: Autobox vibration |
| Returned the screwdriver..... received a gallic shrug and a thank you for bringing it back! But I have another problem for a new thread... |
| Autobox vibration |
djburns
15th May 2018 8:36 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: Autobox vibration |
| I will report back when I have spoken to him..... |
| Autobox vibration |
djburns
14th May 2018 11:40 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: Autobox vibration |
| Well, problem solved. It was indeed engine mount related. After checking top mount with pry bar and that changing the vibration, I decided to check the other mounts. Underneath, guard plate off and th ... |
| Autobox vibration |
djburns
11th May 2018 8:50 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: Autobox vibration |
| This is what I am coming round to thinking. I checked the top mount and the rubber on the link arm is perished so the main mount must be worn too. I think you're right in the drive is tilting the engi ... |
| Autobox vibration |
djburns
11th May 2018 3:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: Autobox vibration |
| Just to add, I have a iCarsoft and it's not reading any fault codes for the gearbox. |
| Autobox vibration |
djburns
11th May 2018 2:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: Autobox vibration |
| Hello, I have 2011 SD4 auto 120,000 ish miles. Full service history, last year gearbox and transfer box oils changed, haldex and rear diff done 6 months before that. Recently had timing belt done. Sta ... |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
22nd Mar 2017 5:30 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Just to update, I cut a little notch on the edge of the plug with a chisel, then tapped it round with a punch just to get it loose. The torx bit then had enough purchase to take it off. I can get on w ... |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
18th Mar 2017 9:55 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| I had driven the car on to some 6x3 planks to give me enough height just to get underneath, it was enough that I could just lift the rear on the jack to level it up. This was enough to do the front tr ... |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 9:14 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Very useful thanks. That was my plan! Interesting that is a torx for the centre level plug. I was using a Haynes manual which shows a hex plug. I know it sounds stupid but because the car was only ele ... |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 6:06 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Actually, I didn't think of that as I hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere. I did suck out the front transfer box and that worked well. I might be nervous poking some dirt into the autobox though. |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 5:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| yes, using a socket, cleaned out the plug, tapped the hex in, tried bit of pressure but you know that feeling when it just wants to strip round? |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 4:43 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| I'll try that first after soaking it, I'm trying hard not to shred the hex! |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 4:34 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
There's no fluid author plug, all dry around it. In so tight no chance of leaks! I think it will be heat as a last resort.
cheers |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 4:13 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Ah, didn't know that! |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
djburns
17th Mar 2017 4:06 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
Yep, it is alloy, so while I'm waiting for the new one to arrive, I'll give it a good soaking in penetrating fluid. Maybe just a tickle with the blow torch. But I'm open to offers!
thanks for repli ... |
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