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Loosing a little bit of coolant
When I was young you could buy coolant density gauges with little floaty balls that told you when you got the mix correct. I recall they had a brand name on them, was it Prestone? Anyway, one of those might be useful if using the water flush technique. And that water is DISTILLED water... -
Greasy transmission, should I be worried?
On a superficial level the process is the same, sure - take it apart and put it together:D, but in practice, NO, the procedures have many important differences. The last major project I did before making any videos was actually the ZF8, so that truck is done - but I have since purchased another... -
Loosing a little bit of coolant
I do not mix coolants. I run only Rover brand fluids. In a dire emergency i would grab Prestone and then change out ASAP. -
Greasy transmission, should I be worried?
I am doing the transmission pan on the 2013 later this month and I am already making another tragically long video - in case you are inclined to wait a bit... While access will be tight, I do not agree that this will require raising the transmission to allow access. Per the ZF Factory Service... -
Loosing a little bit of coolant
Yup, finding these leaks is a challenge, but waiting until it's bad is a dangerous strategy. If you are using Rover coolant, that already has the UV dye in it, no need to add anything. Agreed, a vacuum fill tool is relatively inexpensive, saves a ton of work and is almost foolproof. If you... -
Greasy transmission, should I be worried?
That is not "ordinary". Should be bone dry everywhere. There are UV dyes that are compatible with all the various fluids we use (different dye's depending on application) (I personally would change/flush the fluids after using them). Get some dye and a UV flashlight. . While probably not... -
Discover 4 2012 with 6HP28 ZF transmission
I will be doing the 2013 in January and if anyone cares, I will be doing another of my tragically long videos. Hopefully that will be complete in late January - in case you need a sleeping aid... -
Discover 4 2012 with 6HP28 ZF transmission
Start at the video - yes, but all it really says is - take it apart and put it back together. Duh... No torques, no torque orders, no temperature specifications for proper fill, no, you don't need to lift the transmission, and their methodology for cutting the filter pipe is tragic. I have... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I did the pan on the 2016 a couple of years ago. I am getting ready for the 2013 and I have no intention of trying to remove the crossmember - just planning on being very careful with the mechatronic. For working space: Get some leveling blocks and raise it up an inch on the blocks. It needs... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I am getting ready myself. Check these out, these are really good, his videos are embedded in the website - it's the same transmission- he is working on a ZF6HP26, ours is a 28 - the only difference is the mechatronic and the firmware. Overview... -
How To - DIY - 2013 LR4 - Front Crossover Pipe, Rear Crossover Pipe, Water Pump, Coolant Replacement
Mine disintegrated in the block, but easy to remove the bits, they will remain easily accessible and will not go anywhere. Be sure to lubricate with coolant when re-assembling... -
Rear crossover pipe screw stripped..
So many of my tools are almost 50 years old now. I have fond memories of them as Christmas presents, and I was specifically told that they were very expensive - so they must have been because speaking of Christmas present costs was never done in my family. But I suppose it is actually time to... -
Rear crossover pipe screw stripped..
From the photo it looks like the passenger side bolt on the passenger side?? And you are working on the V8 right? IF that's what you are working on, that bolt is not a straight in shot with the T-30, it's a touch off. I used a swivel. Those few degrees of correction might make a difference. I... -
Light yellowish tube by 2 gray trans vent pipes behind the rear corssover pipe
Now that's an awesome view !! -
Light yellowish tube by 2 gray trans vent pipes behind the rear corssover pipe
The 2013 is home today and I can get a phone back in there - it's a blind shoot so it takes a few tries. I have these 2 screen captures from the video Based on the photo above I am not sure I captured enough information. Just to clarify the question... That's the top end, it looks to be a... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Following up and reporting back on my various concerns above. Spoke to Nat at Eriksson, He is well aware of our plastic to steel conversions... He advises that the transmission case is, as we expect, the same in all instances and just comes with different pans for different applications. And... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Brilliant! - but wait .... Unfortunately those are the bolts for the plastic pan - 28.5mm The bolts for the steel pan are 22.5 mm. BUT, I finally did find those bolts ! Eriksson Industries https://zftranspart.mypinnaclecart.com/index.php?p=product&id=13 Product ID : 0736 010 347 Speak to... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
The Pan Kit as supplied by any of our standard vendors is actually a Kit from ZF - well mostly... I purchased from our standard vendor and they did not even bother to remove the ZF label from the box, so this is a proven fact. The kit as we purchase it contains pan, filter, gasket and bolts... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I had an idea about 2AM last night - who can sleep when there are Rover questions ! If the two fill ports are at the same level then isn't it a moot point? Because it it's filled to the proper level what difference does it make if the reservoir is 2L or 2000L, as long as it's not "too small" an... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
As we know and per the ZF Factory Service Guide: Our LR4's come with the ZF6HP28 with the plastic pan. From the ZF Spare Parts Catalog: The ZF6HP28 and ZF6HP26 use exactly all the same parts. From the ZF6HP26 factory service guide, the 26 comes with a plastic Type A or a steel Type B pan. The... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Yes, I have many more pages from ZF than I ever thought I needed, much less wanted. But not finding anything on ZF about which fill port to use when making the plastic to steel change. Looks like I will need to contact them directly - if I learn anything of course I will report back here, and... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I was hoping to nail it all down before I opened it up, but we shall see... On the bolts, that's easy once the pan is off. And on the pan internal volume, that's also easy when I have them both in hand - fill one with water and see how that amount fills the other one. Being sure to dry the new... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Let's kick this can one more time. And this is because lately my experience with Atlantic British has been poor at best, and I no longer trust their information. 1. Proven - the proper bolts/screws for the steel pan are ZF 0736 010 347... -
Control arm fail
That had to have been a manufacturing defect. Really hard to rationalize that failure even from a cheap after market vendor. OEM or not at all.
