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 Split air intake pipe? |
dennij
 20th Mar 2017 10:21 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 2217 · Subject: Split air intake pipe? |
| Hi Steve, open the bonnet and take a look at the large pipe that runs along the the rear part of the engine, there is a clip to the left as you look at it, is there where the oil is leaking from, if s ... |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
dennij
17th Mar 2017 4:47 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8504 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Are you using a hex socket to undo it, if so, tap the hex into the screw and then support the ratchet head beneath the ratchet by pushing up with one hand whilst pulling the ratchet handle with the ot ... |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
dennij
17th Mar 2017 4:15 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8504 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Neither did I until I split some on a hot exhaust some years ago, you should be OK if there is no fluid in the area |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
dennij
17th Mar 2017 4:10 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8504 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Also worth noting that ATF is flammable and will catch fire on a heat source so take care if you do resort to the blow torch |
| Auto transmission drain plug |
dennij
17th Mar 2017 2:01 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 8504 · Subject: Auto transmission drain plug |
| Best check it's not an aluminium sump before you try heating it up. Hopefully someone who has already done a fluid change may be able to give you some tips |
| transmission |
dennij
17th Mar 2017 10:19 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 1694 · Subject: transmission |
Hi Roger
Definitely worth doing a fluid change as soon as possible. Have a read of this thread as you'll find it very useful
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic28619.html |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
14th Mar 2017 12:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
| In defence of the supplying dealer I doubt that had any idea that there may be a large issue just waiting to raise it's ugly head, although there is the possibility that the person who traded it in wa ... |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
14th Mar 2017 11:07 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
| As expected, supplying dealer said there was nothing they could do, I quoted "Consumer Rights Act 2015" and mentioned I had spoken with the finance company who would issue a merchandise comp ... |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
14th Mar 2017 9:11 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
| Time to get the paperwork out and make a few more phone calls then, thanks for the heads up Rog, much appreciated |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
14th Mar 2017 9:02 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
Interesting, yes it is on finance, there was a warranty (for what it was worth) but this only pays up to £250.00 of the repair. Who did you speak to the finance company or the supplying dealer?
Car ... |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
14th Mar 2017 8:35 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
| I have to agree Rog, I did watch the episode of wheeler dealers you mention. I originally suspected it might need fluid & filter change as it's around the 10 year mark now and was hopeful that wou ... |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
14th Mar 2017 8:13 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
Hi Alex
It's a model year 2007 and has covered 94,500 miles, I've only had the car 4 months but suspect that the fluid has never been changed since it left the factory |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
13th Mar 2017 5:27 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
| Yes I have to agree, will have to arrange to collect the car and find a gearbox specialist next |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
13th Mar 2017 4:22 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
OK so indy has got back to me, reckons to supply and fit replacement gearbox is £4,500 
That's more than half the price of what the car is worth |
| Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
dennij
13th Mar 2017 1:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 12732 · Subject: Automatic Gearbox Kaput? |
| Driving home from work the other day the autobox decided it would do a harsh change from 1st to 2nd, never had this before and box has always been really smooth. 3rd, 4th & 5th all seemed fine. St ... |
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