rg500gamma Posted April 20, 2007 Report Posted April 20, 2007 hi i have a 1.9tdi galaxy auto on a 99 v plate we tow with it with a new bailey ranger 550/6 superb machine cant fault it we took it out a couple of weeks ago on a journey of approx 80 miles 60 miles in i had no drive let it cool drive again the ford garage say that the fluid transfer isnt correct but its something they dont do im in the thinking that the gearbox fluid is low and the "filter needs changing too" (to quote the other ford garage) where is the "filter" located as ivenever heard of an auto gearbox needing a filter where do i find the level plug and do i fill it via the level plug too and what fluid is needed also do i need a bigger cooler as the engine temp goes up slightly also can the oilcooler be increased in size!! and also where would i get one from Quote
tdi90 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Posted April 20, 2007 If I were you I`d get the oil changed ASAP not just topped up. See how much a service would be from ya local garage. It shouldnt need an extra oil cooler fitted for towing. Quote
rg500gamma Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Posted April 20, 2007 do you think i have fried the fluid! are the drain points easy to find and how much fluid do i need im fairly good with engines etc just really need a heads up as to amounts and type of fluid etc cheers steve Quote
familyman Posted April 20, 2007 Report Posted April 20, 2007 hi i have a 1.9tdi galaxy auto on a 99 v plate we tow with it with a new bailey ranger 550/6 superb machine cant fault it we took it out a couple of weeks ago on a journey of approx 80 miles 60 miles in i had no drive let it cool drive again the ford garage say that the fluid transfer isnt correct but its something they dont do im in the thinking that the gearbox fluid is low and the "filter needs changing too" (to quote the other ford garage) where is the "filter" located as ivenever heard of an auto gearbox needing a filter where do i find the level plug and do i fill it via the level plug too and what fluid is needed also do i need a bigger cooler as the engine temp goes up slightly also can the oilcooler be increased in size!! and also where would i get one frombeen through my haynes manual ,and it makes no mention of a filter ,it also says that the manufacturers state the gearbox is "filled for life" with no requirements for the fluid to be changed at regular intervals.The filler plug is located on the front of the transmission,it's tucked down pretty low so might take some finding! Quote
familyman Posted April 20, 2007 Report Posted April 20, 2007 do you think i have fried the fluid! are the drain points easy to find and how much fluid do i need im fairly good with engines etc just really need a heads up as to amounts and type of fluid etc cheers steveDrain point is under the autobox sump , manual says refill the box with 3 litres of the correct oil( see fords and get ripped off ! )start engine, move gear selector through the gear positions ,stop engine ,then with the car on level ground start the engine ,unscrew the level plug from under the transmission ,if the level of the oil is too high it will drip from the overflow pipe, if the level is too low ,no oil will drip from the over flow pipe and fluid should be added until it starts to drip from the over flow pipe-this sounds a bit of a chew on ! to get a better idea a haynes manual has some pretty good pics and drawings of what to do . Quote
rg500gamma Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Posted April 20, 2007 cheers mate i just spoke to a autobox specialist and he wants Quote
AndeeeH Posted April 20, 2007 Report Posted April 20, 2007 Dont know where you are situated but QAS in Bristol 0117 969 9500, did an auto-box fluid flush and refill for about Quote
rg500gamma Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Posted April 21, 2007 hi empited via the drain overflow about a litre came out then undid the sump and removed the sump oil very dirty but no particles im thinking at the viscosity its the wrong oil looks and smells like 20/50 ive bought 3 ltrs from halfords ford specific oil at 6.29 a litre so if it take 3 then its a cheap job if you take the sump off dont do like i did and have some paper ready to catch the 3lts etc oil thats pisses all over your arm ace any thing else you guys can add i would be pleased to hear steve Quote
rg500gamma Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Posted April 21, 2007 also ive found the filter its located at the top of the sump Quote
rg500gamma Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Posted April 21, 2007 gearbox now better slick changing and better more positive selection all in all it cost about Quote
Mugzy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Posted May 22, 2007 Gamma? Please can you tell me if the gears slipped at all? Quote
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