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[rds]

I would definately change the fluid and clean the filter and magnet, no matter how long its been in.

It will be done! i just wanted to see if the other mods (drain plugs) had been tried with success or could be improved

[cam.in.head]

I suppose it depends on how ofter you plan on changing the fluid after this time. Obviously to fit the drain means sumps off first anyway to get in to do filter .when i did mine it meant i could drain it all out ,fit filter ,check for thrust washer ,clean magnet.then after doin a couple more drain and refills a day or two apart meant that i got more of the old oil out that you dont always get out just by draining. Not everybody will use the " flush as you drain " method with flushing machine / pump. I think thats how you would describe it !

[rds]

Well, the easier the draining is the more likely it will get done.

Remind me re checking thrust washer please?

The flush as you drain method would be attractive except as to the risk of oil everywhere, knowing me.

[cam.in.head]

I think it involves disconnecting a line and pumping new fluid in whilst old is coming out. Someone else should be able to clarify this

[cam.in.head]

The thrust washer can fall apart and bits can be found in the small sump i think ? ?

[rds]

ok so it's looking for signs of the washer not being able to deal with it there and then?

[Shackeng]

ok so it's looking for signs of the washer not being able to deal with it there and then?

Correct, I'm afraid the box has to come out to replace it.

[cam.in.head]

At least if you 'didnt' find it then that would be some piece of mind.if you did thou what symptoms does it throw up ? Now or eventually ?

[aaronjb]

At least if you 'didnt' find it then that would be some piece of mind.if you did thou what symptoms does it throw up ? Now or eventually ?

Banging into gear initially and eventually no longer going into gear, IIRC

[rds]

I'll make a note to look out for remnants then.

[Shackeng]

At least if you 'didnt' find it then that would be some piece of mind.if you did thou what symptoms does it throw up ? Now or eventually ?

Mine just didn't feel right. It didn't fail to change, just not correctly all the time. The replacement washers are much sturdier, I think I may have one or two in the spares cubby.

[Webby the Bear]

Cleaning the magnet. Wats the need? It's a magnet and will be covered again in a weeks time?

Dropping the oil you'll probably get a litre more than I did from sucking it out.

[Doctor Gollum]

Torque convertor should have a drain plug too

[Webby the Bear]

Absolutely if it was possible 

Seriously tho as I said before it is just my opinion and the way I do it. (And just to add my gb shifts smooth as fek) it's your motor u do what u want with it. 

My opinion would be if the T washer had fallen apart you would have shifting issues and if not going in to gear (as it was mentioned before...I didn't know that) well at that stage stick a new box in if old one has to come out. Again it's what I'd do as I presume the gb would have to be stripped to get to it? If so I can't be bothered to do that and to be fair I'd probably fek it up lol




 

[78bex]

cheers both, i'll give the suction draining a go, then drop the sump and change the filter. As for filling, i was going to use the same pump rather than buying yet another tool, although having read the guide, i can see the benefit.

I'll aim for 3.5L at least!

Now this is only a thought mind you for filling 
Buy a decent length of clear tube with a dia that will be a push fit into the trans hole
snake it up until it`s proud of the top of the engine.
Connect a funnel to the top of the tube & using gravity pour in the red stuff .

Alright I`ll come clean someone else thought of that   

  https://youtu.be/tno0NfJmsSo

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