Does it not require the oil at 40C and the engine running to set the level on the early ones or am I dreaming? The later cars may well be different and this is a TD V8 with a totaly different box but I would still think it may need the engine running.On the early models you can open up the fill plug on the gearbox
If oil doesn't drop out then it needs topping up
Unless on the later models the oil is checked electronically or through a dipstick
A few miles outside of Guildford....Cheers for that information! Will have a look if it's coming from the plug.
Saint.V8,
Where in Surrey do you live, when I'm allowed to ask?
Bembles Info is for the 6HP26 fitted to the later models....although similar process for the earlier L322'sI need to remember this thread for when I do filter and oil change in the summer..
Many thanks...
HiIve attached some instructions in case it helps (single page .pdf).
The combined filler/level plug is on the RH side of the casing :
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Only use ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 in you 6HP26
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A very common area for fluid leakage is the seals on the electrical connector sleeves :
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so that might be worth checking?
Phil