P38A 1999/2000 P38 2.5 Diesel Auto box buggered?

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

Datatek said:
Not read the OP's post then? Been running with suspected low fluid level for some time.
Might be worth trying a fluid change but Transmission fix would be a waste of cash as it not likely to fix it if the torque converter has locked up.

Ringing around, my local car spares shop doesn't stock ATF by the gallon but can get Dexron 3 in for tomorrow; Automotive Parts Distribution in the next town has 'AQF transmission fluid' they've been selling 'for donkey's years' but can't tell me if it's Dexron 2, 3 or armpit scrapings - so I'm not buying from them as I read an earlier post by you saying if it wasn't Dexron 2 or 3 it would ruin a gearbox. Query: Why did you say that?

Datatek · Feb 10, 2020

JanaFrances said:
Ringing around, my local car spares shop doesn't stock ATF by the gallon but can get Dexron 3 in for tomorrow; Automotive Parts Distribution in the next town has 'AQF transmission fluid' they've been selling 'for donkey's years' but can't tell me if it's Dexron 2, 3 or armpit scrapings - so I'm not buying from them as I read an earlier post by you saying if it wasn't Dexron 2 or 3 it would ruin a gearbox. Query: Why did you say that?

Some of the newer versions of Dexron ATF is not compatible with the HP22 gearbox.

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

Datatek said:
Some of the newer versions of Dexron ATF is not compatible with the HP22 gearbox.

Ordered a gallon of Dexron 3 fluid. Will be at the shop in the morning; Granville, apparently. Hope it's to the box's taste.

Datatek · Feb 10, 2020

JanaFrances said:
Ordered a gallon of ATF 3 fluid.

I didn't know it was possible to still buy gallons.

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

That's because you live in France. I've ordered 5 litres and we called them a gallon. Don't even mention Brexit! Grrrr.

Datatek · Feb 10, 2020

JanaFrances said:
That's because you live in France. I've ordered 5 litres and we called them a gallon. Don't even mention Brexit! Grrrr.

Ha, I'm old enough to remember being able to put 4 gallons of petrol in my van and get change from ten bob!
Not happy about Brexit then?

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

Datatek said:
Ha, I'm old enough to remember being able to put 4 gallons of petrol in my van and get change from ten bob!
Not happy about Brexit then?

I'm glad I'm not that old, and ten Bobs would never get change

Well, we might go back to gallons, lbs, oz...omgs...

RangeRoller dt · Feb 10, 2020

Be using miles again, no wait...

romanrob · Feb 10, 2020

JanaFrances said:
Ordered a gallon of Dexron 3 fluid. Will be at the shop in the morning; Granville, apparently. Hope it's to the box's taste.

I have Granville DIII, works no problem

Salisbury Nick · Feb 10, 2020

JanaFrances said:
I'm glad I'm not that old, and ten Bobs would never get change
Well, we might go back to gallons, lbs, oz...omgs...

Every cloud...

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

Salisbury Nick said:
Every cloud...

Yes, time to brush up my 12, 14, 16 times tables...10s not being simple enough.

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

romanrob said:
I have Granville DIII, works no problem

Thanks

So will I have tomorrow

Fingers crossed...

Salisbury Nick · Feb 10, 2020

Yep - but if some one asks you how much you weigh - how do you answer?

Salisbury Nick · Feb 10, 2020

The opportunities are endless - we could de-decimalise!

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

Salisbury Nick said:
Yep - but if some one asks you how much you weigh - how do you answer?

Generally I give them a 'look'.

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

Morning Nick. Well done dear! That was the thread, yes, you're getting there, well done!

RangeRoller dt · Feb 10, 2020

Who is the woman with strong toes on the avatar?

JanaFrances · Feb 10, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
Who is the woman with strong toes on the avatar?

Myopic Bambi

RangeRoller dt · Feb 10, 2020

Salisbury Nick · Feb 13, 2020

JanaFrances said:
Morning Nick. Well done dear! That was the thread, yes, you're getting there, well done!

Worcester born, Worcester bred, strong in the arm..... actually not that strong either!

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