gearbox problem

[Bibi]

My 2003 3.0i automatic has a grating sound from the gearbox when applying the brake in D (and also in R). The gearbox oil was changed hoping that it might be a blocked filter. The oil that came out was black with ground up bits in. The sound is still there. Any suggestions for a good gearbox specialist in or around London?

 

[firebobby]

Ground up bits of what ? was it metallic? Black oil doesn't sound good either. It may be worth looking for another box

 

[Bibi]

Metallic bits....

 

[Fox889]

A gearbox 'flush' may well help rather than just an oil & filter change.

 

[enuff_zed]

A gearbox 'flush' may well help rather than just an oil & filter change.

A gearbox 'flush' may well help rather than just an oil & filter change.

A flush would clear out the metallic bits, but it would still leave the issue of where they came from.
Certainly sounds like there's a serious issue in there somewhere.
Could spend a lot of money chasing it and then still have to buy a new box.

 

[Bibi]

I have booked it in with gearbox specialists, seems the sensible thing to do. Found one reasonably near me.

 

[enuff_zed]

I have booked it in with gearbox specialists, seems the sensible thing to do. Found one reasonably near me.

Entirely up to you of course, but if they offer a repair, compare it with a quote for a new box. If not much difference, maybe go new?

 

[Bibi]

Gearbox done!

 

[enuff_zed]

Gearbox done!

Great. What did they find and how was it resolved?

 

[Ewazix]

Gearbox done!

I'm sure we are all pleased for you but that's not very helpful for anybody else researching similar problems in the future

 

[firebobby]

Gearbox done!

Spill the beans then

 

[Mazza]

Uuuummmmmm he's done a runner!