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gordy8873 Newbie
Joined: 17 Oct 2018 Posts: 3 Location: N YORKSHIRE
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:20 Post subject: Auto Box |
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Hi guys
Just a quick one which iam sure has been asked before do the early TD lwb 90's suffer from the coolent in the auto box that the latter D4D's did I had a D4D a few years ago which cost me a gearbox rebuild,
Now looking for another as want to get back into green laning after a 4 year absence but don't want the same problem again.
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diggerdave ****
Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 18:19 Post subject: |
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Yes, identical set-up. I've always been scared of autos for the same reason. I'm not sure if there's any way to test for past neglect. _________________ 1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles |
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Edward ***
Joined: 09 Sep 2014 Posts: 180 Location: Cirencester
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:24 Post subject: |
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If you decide to go for an auto, I suggest you change the Radiator (if the original is still fitted) or fix a separate transmission oil air cooler. You should also replace the sump filter and the ATF just to be on the safe side. |
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gordy8873 Newbie
Joined: 17 Oct 2018 Posts: 3 Location: N YORKSHIRE
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 18:09 Post subject: |
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Edward wrote: |
If you decide to go for an auto, I suggest you change the Radiator (if the original is still fitted) or fix a separate transmission oil air cooler. You should also replace the sump filter and the ATF just to be on the safe side. |
Yep did that with the last one cost a packet with the rebuid should have kept it,Still have decided to go for manual save any Hassall |
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mks ***
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 151 Location: kent
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 15:40 Post subject: |
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I suffered this issue on my D4D auto, you will find posts about it on here. Provided that the gearbox is flushed properly it shouldn't a problem. Suffered the problem at around 130K, now 205K and no issues. I used approx 60 litres of ATF3 to fully clean the system.
Also need to ensure the cooling system is degreased etc
BTW I think having the auto cooling in the base of the radiator has two functions
To speed up warming the ATF fluid when the car is cold
To cool ATF and maintain temp once hot
Having the ATF cooler in the base of the radiator shouldn't be an issue but I do think it could have been designed better
The weak spot is where the oil lines enter and leave the radiator, more or less a push fit with an o ring
If that had been a full copper pipe, I'm sure there never would have been a problem but I never got around to doing anything about it
I did think about getting a customer tank made for the bottom of the rad.......
Martin _________________ Martin
2002 LWB LC Colorado VX D4D
2014 LC 200 4.5 V8 Diesel |
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