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No Gary it wouldn't you will never really get it all out even with a flush, which is why some use the double flush method. The only way to get it all out is to take the whole damn thing to bits!
Now why does my having told you that last bit make me feel very uneasy. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
16th Aug 2020 3:51 pm
pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
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gstuart wrote:
If u jack the back up to lift both wheels off the ground and use axle stands , if u turned the prop would that rotate the torque converter and allow more oil to come out via the gearboxes drain plug plse
Many thks in advance and will take cover
No offence, but never ever do this.PAGODA
16th Aug 2020 4:00 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
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Posts: 14190
Pete K wrote:
TC is more at the engine end, so prob not.
Leaving it a week let’s it drain a bit more though
Many thks as always pete
Would u get around an extra litre out of just a few ML plse
Thks again
16th Aug 2020 4:01 pm
gstuart
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Location: kent
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PROFSR G wrote:
No Gary it wouldn't you will never really get it all out even with a flush, which is why some use the double flush method. The only way to get it all out is to take the whole damn thing to bits!
Now why does my having told you that last bit make me feel very uneasy.
Bless u den and many thks
, oh don’t worry , not even going to change the filter
16th Aug 2020 4:06 pm
gstuart
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pagoda wrote:
gstuart wrote:
If u jack the back up to lift both wheels off the ground and use axle stands , if u turned the prop would that rotate the torque converter and allow more oil to come out via the gearboxes drain plug plse
Many thks in advance and will take cover
No offence, but never ever do this.
Hiya
No offence taken, would always prefer to be told , does it cause damage then or by turning the prop could that cause the front wheels to move as it’s a 4x4 plse
Many thks
16th Aug 2020 4:08 pm
Pete K
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So I did a jag. I just drained it the normal way.
I put the drain sump plug back in.
Undid one cooler line at the front to let air in.
Left it a week
And to my surprise got nearly another 2 litres out the sump.
16th Aug 2020 5:20 pm
gstuart
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Oh wow, will try that , thks Pete as that indeed is very worthwhile
Have got 10 x litres of the AG55 , new filler and drain plugs
The black specs in the pics are from Dinitrol, don’t think the level plug has been undone in a while , plus going to leave the gearbox filter alone
Thks again
16th Aug 2020 5:40 pm
Pete K
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well That’s the first thing. See if that can be loosened
But don’t remove
16th Aug 2020 5:58 pm
gstuart
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Double post
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16th Aug 2020 6:01 pm
gstuart
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Pete K wrote:
well That’s the first thing. See if that can be loosened
But don’t remove
Many Thks as At least it’s not plastic like the drain plug so fingers crossed got half a chance loosing it
16th Aug 2020 6:04 pm
pagoda
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Pete K wrote:
well That’s the first thing. See if that can be loosened
But don’t remove
Agreed. They can take quite a surprising bit of shifting to move them. Use a decent length breaker bar (i.e. not a ratchet - ask me how I know... )
As ever, always good practice to check you can undo the filler plug on any assembly like this before removing the drain plug.PAGODA
16th Aug 2020 9:22 pm
gstuart
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Many thks and indeed have a few breaker bars
What’s that u say , don’t drain the oil before ensuring level plug comes out , who would do such a thing , plse don’t ask me how I know , the shame some years back
17th Aug 2020 2:55 am
jmich
Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
Location: Mons
Posts: 21
Hello,
First of all thanks to all contributors of this topic which improve a lot my knowledge of this gearbox!
I am going to change (for the first time) the oil and filter on my 6HP26 (D4 2011 3.0TDV6) and I have a question.
I know that I have to replace the original plastic sump by a new one in two parts (filter separated) but I have seen that the new sump in the conversion kit is without drain plug...
(https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-SPORT-2005-2013-6HP26-ZF-AUTOMATIC-GEARBOX-SUMP-FILTER-KIT-DA2142G/254043045386?epid=27027467511&hash=item3b26253e0a:g:abYAAOSwsPNcJjRz)
=> do you know if this kit/sump is available somewhere with a drain plug (to ease following drain)?
Thanks!JM
23rd Nov 2020 7:25 pm
jmich
Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
Location: Mons
Posts: 21
It is ok !
I found that 2 metal pan models exist: one without drain plug ref : DA2142.AM and one with a drain plug ref: DA2142.G ...
I can order !
Regards,JM
24th Nov 2020 8:46 am
underdose
Member Since: 28 Dec 2020
Location: Oakham
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I used the original OP methods. I only got 4 litres out. I replaced this and noticed some improvement. I am worried of the small amount though, have owned this car for less than two months. Has been neglected so nothing would surprise me. Next steps? I’m mostly worried it doesn’t have enough oil in it, but can’t see a way of finding this out without a full strip down?
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