Do I have 'the' gearbox problem or don't i??

lenb said:

Ok Saintv8, will do.
How easy is it to check oil temp with IR thermometer, is it enough to point at sump?

(Sorry for all these questions)

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Saint.V8 said:

Questions are how we learn.....so don't apologise.

That's how I measured the temp on mine!

If you are going to do it yourself...two things to note:

1. Make sure you can get the drain and level plug out...they can be sodding tight
and
2. Make sure you have a viable, working method of getting the new fluid in. I used a fence sprayer with the spray nozzle cut off!

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lenb said:

Update:
Well after a lot of hassle over the ATF (including an awful amout of 'so called experts' wanting to use the wrong ATF), I eventually sourced 20 litres of the 100% correct 'Mobil LT71141' for £163 delivered. It has now been changed and already it feels different, changing better (especially down) an as yet no 'hum' or 'rumble'. However it is a matter of wait and see if it's done the trick. The oil that came out was totally the wrong colour (partially due to the idiot garage using Dexron) but didn't seem to have any bits in it.

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tomcat59alan said:

Well I do hope you are sending them the bill.

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lenb said:

I'm doing my best to prove/convince them they've fecked up, but you'd also be amazed who many 'experts' sing the praises of Dexron 3 and the so called equivalents!! Their excuse is always "well Land Rover would say use LT71141 wouldn't they"
If I don't get the right outcome from this 'garage' then I'll name them for all to know!!!

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