Member Since: 14 Apr 2017
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Torque converter replacement
Had the D3 up for sale knowing that it will require a replacement TC
I have received several quotes to have this done - £1550 inc vat, £2000 plus vat, and £2500 plus vat
The garage that services my car said that they could do it if I supply the part.
My question is where can I get a TC from at a good price, and are there different types
Tia
12th Feb 2020 3:41 pm
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
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As they are ZF parts, fairly common.
Ask a ZF specialist how much a overhauled one will cost.. normally around a 425 quid over here..
Some times(most) Part exchange, so you can sent your old one after the replacement jobBest regards
Harold
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12th Feb 2020 3:52 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
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There's no cheap way out really beyond fitting a used transmission which will carry some degree of risk if you can find one. Searaider is breaking his D3 but I do not know if the box is still with the car.
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12th Feb 2020 3:57 pm
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12th Feb 2020 4:06 pm
DIY Ace
Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
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Three times a charm....
....another thumbs up for Bristol Transmissions. They changed mine last year and gave a superb service. Came to about £1450 from memory.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
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Location: Scottish Borders
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I drove to Keighley. Specialist there did mine (re-con) swapped for my old one and it was £500 and took 2
Days for them to do it. Great service and judder went away. Google BA transmissions. Think prices may have gone up but if you are North Easy it may be easier than BristolJames favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
12th Feb 2020 9:38 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20786
Done one just today
OEM torque converter, new sump + filter, new vacuum sleeve, oil and labour, £1450 My D3 Build Thread
look at the Bristol Transmissions web site....postage is for collection as well.
13th Feb 2020 1:11 pm
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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I've used Martin Lowe Transmissions in Barnsley (not sure how North and East you are), but very much worth the trek over. Were excellent.2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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13th Feb 2020 1:17 pm
djw113uk
Member Since: 11 Jun 2018
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 29
Are you still happy with the replacement Torque converter?
After the engine died on the family D3, I think it might be time to fix the autobox on mine. It works perfectly for a few miles from cold, but judders a lot and is almost undrivable in cruise control as it changing gears / juddering all the time.
most of these posts are a few years old now, so wondering if you 'got away' with the the TC, or whether you needed a full gearbox or another TC within a few years?
Any up to date supplier recommendations? I am Midlands based, but in Bristol for work. Not sure whether to try and tackle it myself (driveway job!) or get someone else to fix it for me!
Thanks
David
10th Jun 2023 2:37 am
Net_fisher2
Member Since: 23 May 2017
Location: Isle of Wight
Posts: 99
Mine still going good.... nothing more needed.
Try Bristol Transmissions. Then fit local.
10th Jun 2023 5:37 am
DIY Ace
Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 965
I've done 25,000 miles since my post above, 3 years ago, and I'm pleased to say the gearbox and TC are working perfectly. Bristol Transmission did it 2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
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