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[garyv6]

ive just removed the bypass pipe from the pipes that lead to the gearbox and theres a bit of oil coming out(light brown oil) should i connect these pipes to the rad even though theres a little oil coming out?

[ffcgary1]

 The oil in the pipes should be a red ish colour, if it is brown then i would almost  certainly have to change the auto box fluid and filter, as the fluid has been over heated and good for nowt now. also change the sump gaskets, refil with dex3 tranny fluid.

[Entwood]

As I said before .. if you change the ATF BEFORE connecting to the rad you will change a higher percentage of the ATF ... as you can't drain what you put in the rad easily..

[TheBoy]

Yes, its atf (oil) that flows through that part of rad. The oil cooler is in the coldest part of rad, and the cooler water in that part of the rad cools the atf..

[TheBoy]

And litle brown atf is not a good sign. It should be the colour of red wine.

[garyv6]

ok at last! i didnt know that oil ran through the rad to cool i thought coolant ran through the box (dont laugh) so the pipes did need to go on the rad after all so some tit has put the wrong rad on before!.  the oil was red after i let some flow out so ive connected it all up and the box seems better now when i drive. i will change the box oil at the weekend just to make sure. can anyone tell me how to change the oil and filter on the box? im very good with cars if im told how to do it. thanks for all your help folks

[ffcgary1]

Have a look in the how too section, i think there is a guide in there. It is not the easyiest of jobs as there is no dip stick to tell you the level. The filters and gaskets are not that cheap so ask for a discount at the vx dealer when you buy the dex3 and parts. Keep us informed as to how it goes, and remember , any probs just ask.

[Entwood]

for the filters & gaskets go here ::

http://www.jpat.co.uk

much cheaper than VX , arrived within 4 days of ordering too  

[ffcgary1]

 GARY, please update your profile with a few more details, it will help us to help you  as we will know what car you have. Regards Gary.

[Big Fra]

I have experienced a similar problem with a loud tapping coming from top of engine.
The car had just been purchased, then sat idle for 2 wks, noise appeared, I checked the oil and it wasnt too bad, I booked a garage to do a service the next day, but a couple of quick, high RPM blasts stopped the noise, I changed all fuids the next day and still no tapping.
Incidentally, with the car having been sat for a few months off road, the tapping has started again. MOT this Friday, It will pass! when it is fully taxed and mot'd it will have a full engine flush with fresh top notch oil.
Hopefully this should cure it.

This might work for you, it might not, but there are more qualified and experienced chaps on here.

Just stating my experience and opinion.

[Elite Pete]

for the filters & gaskets go here ::

http://www.jpat.co.uk

much cheaper than VX , arrived within 4 days of ordering too  

I paid about £110 from the dealers for the filter and two gaskets but if you join the Autobahnstormers (which is worthwhile for the trade card) you can get the filter and gaskets for £30 plus P+P. I wish I had read the mag before ordering my parts