Member Since: 05 Jan 2016
Location: Solihull
Posts: 10
Auto box gremlin
Hi all,
Just a while ago my auto box appeared to jump into neutral while driving along, although the selector stays in D, shortly after when in reverse it would jump into neutral, thinks I would investigate, after removing the transmission cover I noted the cranked linkage was crusted with corrosion, after soaking with WD I removed it and found it was seized solid, after a clean and lube I refitted it and gear selection is now perfect again, I also noted the trans cover has a spongy lining to it which tends to hold water , I think causing the corrosion, so I removed it hopefully to allow the linkage to become less susceptible to operating in a moist area.
Hope this proves useful to someone
ATB. Steve.
9th Feb 2016 11:40 am
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Good call Steve.
Reminds me to get under the old girl and squirt some lube on my linkage at the weekend.
9th Feb 2016 11:59 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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They must have greased up my linkage when refitting the box after new TC was fitted, sooper smooooooooove.
9th Feb 2016 12:08 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Bragging again DSL!
9th Feb 2016 12:09 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72742
Just happy with the old girl. Just the EPB & compressor to get sorted but only 2 ongoing problems is a good count.
9th Feb 2016 12:11 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Think I'm headed down a similar path DSL.
I get fluctuating revs at about 1500 RPM and a grumble like it's lugging. Nothing under load and slips through the box with no issues so will just have to keep my eye on it.
Just seems reluctant to change up but If I slip into sport, it doesn't happen as it hangs on to a gear for longer and bypasses 1500 revs.
All very strange but it's a Disco so likes to keep the owner on their toes.
Gary
9th Feb 2016 12:16 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Discogaz wrote:
Good call Steve.
Reminds me to get under the old girl and squirt some lube on my linkage at the weekend.
I'm sure your missus will have a smile on her face, but what about the Disco?
9th Feb 2016 12:22 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
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