transmission

[Hubjeep]

So, should the level be checked in "N" or "P"?

 

[adriatic04]

I thought fluid was to be checked cold? but during refill you fill with it idle in N, right?

 

[cdodkin]

So, should the level be checked in "N" or "P"?

Probably makes no difference, as long as the engine is warmed up before you check level, and you've been through the manual gear selection process outlined above.

I use Neutral.

When full, Trans fluid should pour/drip out of the fill hole, so be ready!

If it doesn't - then you need to top up with a small pump, until it overflows from the hole.

 

[Chris-St Louis]

Actually, the fluid is checked Cold. Warm it will give a reading about a inch higher.


Edit...On RRC,p38 and d1

 

[cdodkin]

For reference - three years after changing my ATF fluid out (For Mobil1 ATF)

step 7) order new transmission, since the new fluid has just cleaned all the gunk that was keeping yours together

Has not happened....

 

[cdodkin]

Actually, the fluid is checked Cold. Warm it will give a reading about a inch higher.


Edit...On RRC,p38 and d1

Chris - it's not clear if the guy is asking about a spot check - or a check once he's done the flush refill process.

If it's flush/refill the the car has to be warmed up, and the manual gear selection process gone through.

If he checks levels without doing this, we know he's in trouble!

 

[Chris-St Louis]

The ZF box is pretty sturdy... Ask a Ford Tech about fluid breaking transmissions.

 

[cdodkin]

The ZF box is pretty sturdy... Ask a Ford Tech about fluid breaking transmissions.

Oooooo, do I have to? :ack:

 

[brian4d]

Oooooo, do I have to? :ack:

It is beyond my imagination how a thread about changing/checking/refilling tranny fluid goes on for 2 pages.... I'm going to create a thread about how to roll down the drivers window and see how many pages I can get....

 

[cdodkin]

Press button on center console

Watch window go down

Listen for strange grinding noise

Realize that window will no longer go back up

Order new window mech and/or motor (again)

 

[brian4d]

Press button on center console

Watch window go down

Listen for strange grinding noise

Realize that window will no longer go back up

Order new window mech and/or motor (again)

On a Disco II you'll find the window regulator and motor are one part...

 

[byurko]

This is from Rave for DII...........
9. Fill gearbox with recommended oil to bottom of
oil level/filler plug hole.
10. Select 'P' (Park).
11. Ensure handbrake is applied.
12. Start engine and allow it to idle.
13. Apply footbrake.
14. Move selector lever through all gear positions,
while continuing to fill the gearbox. Select 'P'
(Park).
15. With engine idling, continue filling gearbox until
a 2 mm bead of oil runs from oil filler/level plug
hole.
16. Fit new sealing washer to automatic gearbox
filler/level plug, fit plug and tighten to 30 Nm
(22 l b f . f t ) .
17. Stop engine.
18. Remove all traces of oil from gearbox casing.

 

[1MITCH1]

On a Disco II you'll find the window regulator and motor are one part...

Actually they are sold seperately.

 

[cdodkin]

Actually they are sold seperately.

Agreed - had to buy separate pieces before now

 

[cdodkin]

This is from Rave for DII...........
9. Fill gearbox with recommended oil to bottom of
oil level/filler plug hole.
10. Select 'P' (Park).
11. Ensure handbrake is applied.
12. Start engine and allow it to idle.
13. Apply footbrake.
14. Move selector lever through all gear positions,
while continuing to fill the gearbox. Select 'P'
(Park).
15. With engine idling, continue filling gearbox until
a 2 mm bead of oil runs from oil filler/level plug
hole.
16. Fit new sealing washer to automatic gearbox
filler/level plug, fit plug and tighten to 30 Nm
(22 l b f . f t ) .
17. Stop engine.
18. Remove all traces of oil from gearbox casing.

Looks strangely familiar.....