Motty
Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
Location: Atherstone Warwickshire
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Afternoon all, firstly I'm new to forums so be gentle please.
I have a 58 reg disco 3 with 105k on clock. It's now developed a vibration under slight accerlation. I'm suspecting the torque converter. My vin does come under the LR bulitin for stator fault. The car had a gearbox filter change at 79k and a torque converter changed at 81k by an LR dealer. However over the last couple of months the car has started to vibrate between 1500-2000rpm. Last weekend I had a gearbox flush and dr tranny added. The noise has slight changed pitch but is still vibrating. I'm after some advise. Due to the history and it fits in the vin range for the stator. Would a full gearbox rebuild and new torque converter be recommended or would another T/C to be fitted. Thanks
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 18th Nov 2018 3:59 pm |
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Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
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Hi Motty
Welcome sounds like your motor seems to have an appetite for eating torque converters  Sorry not able to confirm your suspicions but I am sure someone will be able to help with more technical knowledge.  Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
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| 18th Nov 2018 5:24 pm |
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MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 472
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A new box. There are other problems that manifest themselves as TC issues eventually but are more fundamental. Speak to Bristol Transmissions.
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| 18th Nov 2018 5:27 pm |
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Motty
Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
Location: Atherstone Warwickshire
Posts: 108
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Hi. I heard Bristol transmissions are good but I was after someone nearer as I use the car for work. The car only gets worked on by my local specialist however they only use genuine parts and this would make the repair to extensive. Does anyone know of a local repairer around the midlands. I've heard VMTP at Cannock are good?
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| 18th Nov 2018 7:52 pm |
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Shendley78
Member Since: 29 May 2017
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 56
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I have the same sort of issue on a 56 plate and am having the same thoughts now that this truck is my only form of transport.
I’m taking mine to Town and Country 4x4 in Leamington Spa to have it looked over.
It’s about 30-40 minutes from where you are.
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| 18th Nov 2018 9:08 pm |
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Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
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Have you checked the tailshaft centre bearing?
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| 19th Nov 2018 1:40 am |
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Motty
Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
Location: Atherstone Warwickshire
Posts: 108
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Hi yes it’s had a new rear prop fitted. And a new t/c fitted only 25k ago by a dealer. I do tow a caravan a couple of times a year down the m5 to Devon and it’s had two filters and flushes one then and one just with dr tranny added but the vibration still there. Can’t understand why it should have took another t/c
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| 26th Nov 2018 12:45 pm |
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Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Posts: 262
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I had a new torque converter fitted at 99,000 miles. 2 years later at 125,000 the gearbox was diagnosed as  so I had it rebuilt with a new torque converter. I think sometimes if a t/c goes there may be debris left circulating that causes more problems. I had my box rebuilt by Specialised Transmission Services in Southampton. Nick
2009 D3 SE
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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| 26th Nov 2018 3:11 pm |
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Motty
Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
Location: Atherstone Warwickshire
Posts: 108
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Hi I think you could be right. The car had a full service with all belts and oils including a transmission filter and oil change at 79k. It then had a t/c fitted at 80k at a landrover dealer. But checking the invoice there was never another oil flush or filter changed so it could have left particals in the box this be an expensive 2k plus repair
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| 26th Nov 2018 8:00 pm |
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Net_fisher2
Member Since: 23 May 2017
Location: Isle of Wight
Posts: 99
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Ambro you have a pm
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| 27th Nov 2018 12:48 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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THe LR dealer would have got all oil out and fitted clean though.
I would have thought it would have had a new sump/filter too.
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| 27th Nov 2018 12:59 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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Never make the nistake of assuming any main agent either knows what they are doing or wants to do a proper job.
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| 27th Nov 2018 2:24 pm |
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SteveNorman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2005
Location: Somerset
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+1 for Bristol transmissions.
But if you want to use your local guy, Genuine Landrover boxes aren’t too dear.
Regards
Steve
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| 28th Nov 2018 7:03 pm |
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Motty
Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
Location: Atherstone Warwickshire
Posts: 108
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Thanks for the advise. Ive found a company that only works on auto transmissions at Sutton Coldfield called VMTP they know all about the issues with the box and are a ZF centre. They also supply a courtesy car.
If you see there web site they also come recommended by Car SOS.
Has anyone had any dealings with them. they also recon torques converters in house.
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| 29th Nov 2018 1:38 pm |
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Mr Kington
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Scottish Borders
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Not sure where you are but took mine to Keighley for a new TC replacement. They take yours out and swap for a re con. Circa £500 ish. Many have done the same on here and they know their stuff James favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
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| 29th Nov 2018 2:35 pm |
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