Hi guys

Need to service gearbox on my 2007 RRS TDV8
is it best to use the oem plastic filter/sump or metal sump conversion with separate filter

also i have leak on the mechatronic sleeve do i only need to change one seal or replace complete sleeve
where is best place to buy these parts ?
thanks

Plastic sumps are superior to the metal ones, though harder to replace

Mechatronic sleeve is £9for a new part, just replace the whole thing

well metal ones tend to leak and don't always have a drain plug.

plastic ones need the front cross member removing to refit. (old one is cut off if new metal one fitted)


Generally the whole sleeve is changed as they are only £10

Thanks lads, any links where I can buy the complete sleeve from ?
& is it best to use ZF lifeguard 6 fliud also any benefit in adding dr tranny lubegard?

Have you seen the price of ZF fluid

Need 6 - 7 litres for a proper change



examples

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-Spo...Sws6ZaH9g-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Zf-6HP2...Sw81dZuTzN

both contain sleeve

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ZF-6HP26-Tr...Swa~hZZIos


You don't add dr tranny lubegard for fun, so no.

Why are you servicing it?

You also need to work out how to get the 2 litres out the torque convertor.
Various ways.

1) Drain sump, undo oil cooler pipe at front of car (easy). Leave the car parked for a week. Re drain sump and measure what comes out.

2) Drain sump, leave plug out. Run engine for 20 seconds and more fluid should pour out sump
measure what comes out.

3) pump it out the front oil cooler line by running engine for 20 secs. Drain sump for any that is left.

You also need to get the fluid back in!

Gravity thru level plug.
Add 2.5l
Run engine for 20 seconds
Add another 2.5l
Run engine while quickly adding remaining fluid

or

put it in under pressure thru front cooler line with garden sprayer (much easier if you get a good pipe connection to radiator)

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/filos-autob...55010.html

Last edited by Andy K on Wed Sep 26 2018 9:26pm. Edited 1 time in total

Thanks Andy can you recommend alternative fliud ?
Also will gearbox need any programming after service ?

well

liquid moly 1800 as link above


Ravnol is popular

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4L-LAND-ROVER-D...xyJX1TByuO

This link isn't cheap, but an example

Smith & Allen


search for zf6hp if you want to buy things for your gearbox

Ravnol was recommended by my indy took me a couple of hours now have a shiny metal sump pan. Used some gasket seal as well as the supplied gasket belt and braces I know but hey Land rovers don't need an excuse to leak If it ain't broken down it soon will
Pulling my Vanmaster tin tent with my 2005 RED RRS HSE TDV6
1973 Land Rover Series 3 110 safari Gone but not forgotten
1990 Discovery 200Tdi Gone thank god
1996 Discovery 300Tdi sadly missed
2003 Discovery TD5 Gone to LR heaven
2004 Discovery TD5 Gone to Aberdeen hope it likes it there
2005 RRS HSE Rimini Red (my Disco 3 in a posh frock) sadly selling
Think I see a pattern here