Recent content by Sootydog

OK, so I have had the transmission oil changed and I still have the same problem. The transmission does seem a bit smoother & quieter but something still makes a strange noise. So here's some more info in case anyone out there knows whats wrong. The engine needs to be very warm, not just...

Thanks to everyone above who has replied. I will now consider my options.

I don't think it goes away if you drop a gear. Because of the sound and the slight engine surge (very slight) it actually feels like there is another gear engaging/ disengaging especially between gears 2 & 3. I know how daft that sounds! I assume that a partial oil change helps if the oil has...

Decided to book it in for a flush and re-fill. I'll let everyone know if it goes away!!

Thank you for your responses. I have spent some internet time looking at torque converter and autobox animations and I think I agree that its probably a torque converter issue. Is this supposed to be a "sealed for life" part ? I don't have a record of any previous servicing.

Thanks for your reply. I was beginning to think it might be a fluid level issue which was sensitive to the angle of the car. It only happens on very steep hills. I will have a look around the car but it sounds like I need I wait till it gets worse and easier to diagnose.

Hi, I have very little knowledge of automatic cars and my Freelander 2 (80k miles) has started to make some strange noises. This only happens when going steeply uphill and usually between 2nd and 3rd gears. It sounds like Cha-Cha-Cha and there is a very slight hesitancy. It repeats...