TD4 auto gearbox filler

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Could someone confirm exactly where the filler is for a TD4 auto box. I am assuming it is the little rubber bung on the r/h side of the engine as you look at it, near the battery tray.

I have the haynes manual but what they show does not look too much like what I have.

Just want to make sure I have the right filler before putting 4 litres of transmission fluid down it.

Thanks
 
Here is some info for refilling, the level is important for correct operation of the box. The ability to test temperature for level checking has been debated on here before, i'd say best guess for it is to run until gearbox is warm then check.
 

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As far as I knew, it was a filler plug but was very close to a similar looking bolt which if wrongly removed causes loss of reverse gear. Also make sure you've got the proper oil as the auto boxes are very fussy & my garage needed to order it specially from Landrover. Apparently their usual oil supplier thought he could provide a suitable fluid but then found out it was some special stuff. Normally I would do all my own changes but this all looked a little bit too fussy & as Chaser says the level can't be too high or too low without causing problems/possible damage besides I couldn't get the car properly level & get access underneath.
 
go to the ashcroft transmissions website, and they have a top set of pictures showing EXACTLY what to undo, and more importantly what NOT to undo. The filler plug isn't the problem as it'sonly a rubber bung. It's the drain plug what causes all the confusion. One is an external torx bolt, the other needs an allen key. Not going to commit to which way round it is case I get blamed !

(Bigger boys did it)
 
[email protected] said:
Could someone confirm exactly where the filler is for a TD4 auto box. I am assuming it is the little rubber bung on the r/h side of the engine as you look at it, near the battery tray.

I have the haynes manual but what they show does not look too much like what I have.

Just want to make sure I have the right filler before putting 4 litres of transmission fluid down it.

Thanks
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Yes it is . . . .and its a reet pig to fill , best run it fer 10 miles first, i used a silicone end adapter to a bit of 4mm tube and a small funnel at the end. . . . .make sure motor is level when draining and leave to dribble [spirit level on both door sills] comes out all smelly and dirty. . . .put a new seal on drain plug. . . . pour in the exact amount as per spec. . . .start in neutral and just run through all selection [including sports and manual , without moving] clears air locks. . . . .then test drive :) :) :)
 
Optimus Prime said:
go to the ashcroft transmissions website, and they have a top set of pictures showing EXACTLY what to undo, and more importantly what NOT to undo. The filler plug isn't the problem as it'sonly a rubber bung. It's the drain plug what causes all the confusion. One is an external torx bolt, the other needs an allen key. Not going to commit to which way round it is case I get blamed !

(Bigger boys did it)
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Yep, yer right of course Opti. It is the drain plug that's the concern.
 
Chaser said:
Here is some info for refilling, the level is important for correct operation of the box. The ability to test temperature for level checking has been debated on here before, i'd say best guess for it is to run until gearbox is warm then check.
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Hi do you leave car running for 5 min or 10 min till warms up before opening level alen key bolt??
 
Shaun4456 said:
Hi do you leave car running for 5 min or 10 min till warms up before opening level alen key bolt??
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The gearbox fluid needs to be between 35°C and 40°C to fluid level. You need to use a thermometer in the fluid, or an infrared thermometer on the bottom of the box casing to check this. I use 40°C when checking myself.
 
Got all parts except the
Level filler plug washer
It's like hens teeth
Boy at parts said take in old one and he get one same size
But worried as leaving level plug of to drive 6 mile to get part to fit

Can't find and info on wonder web on size or is it crush washer or poly etc

Should of bought manual it be done days ago lol
 
Shaun4456 said:
Got all parts except the
Level filler plug washer
It's like hens teeth
Boy at parts said take in old one and he get one same size
But worried as leaving level plug of to drive 6 mile to get part to fit

Can't find and info on wonder web on size or is it crush washer or poly etc

Should of bought manual it be done days ago lol
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Don't drive it with the jatco auto fluid level plug removed. You will empty your auto oil out and fek it up.
Local LR main dealer will supply the correct washers if yer can't find them else where. Most LR part sellers online sell them too.
 
Got thermometer not inferred one.
One with long metal spike
Put in filler car for box
But it not in transmition oil.
Is my box on car ment to be fooler so it can take temp.
Think al order inferred one
 
Shaun4456 said:
Got thermometer not inferred one.
One with long metal spike
Put in filler car for box
But it not in transmition oil.
Is my box on car ment to be fooler so it can take temp.
Think al order inferred one
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That's why I use the non contact infrared thermometer. ;)
I've never needed to change any washers for fluid changes and I've done loads.;)
 
Nodge68 said:
That's why I use the non contact infrared thermometer. ;)
I've never needed to change any washers for fluid changes and I've done loads.;)
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Ordered inferred gun you sent link for. Can you use sane washers that's in ??? As it says change washers ????
 
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