Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
Replacing Torque Convertor DIY
I've decided to DIY a new Torque Convertor. Plan is to use my pit and borrow a tall transmission jack to take it out and put it back. Anyone done this using a pit before? Will I have room to manoeuvre it. Pic below shows the clearance I have. Also I've noticed very slight rotational play on the front prop shaft. Is this acceptable or shall I replace that at the same time?
5th Feb 2017 4:15 pm
fino
Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Middlesex/ Surrey
Posts: 163
I have some 9"x3" timber off cuts you can have to place under the wheels or under the jack, if you need the car higher (?ample depth/ height in the pit).
Doesn't seem enough room for rolling on to car ramps at the front, unless the door is down.
5th Feb 2017 6:16 pm
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
Going to watch this thread with interest as I need to do mine but don't have access to a 2 post ramp to do the body off option yet. Good luck with it. Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
5th Feb 2017 11:02 pm
Downhiller
Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
Bought myself a floor transmission Jack to this. Pit has its lid back on. Bought all the new required nuts bolts and seals. Has anyone removed the transmission without removing the exhaust?
10th Feb 2017 5:10 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2316
Just a simple question, is it possible to take off the whole autobox (to change the TC) without making a body off? - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
10th Feb 2017 5:20 pm
Downhiller
Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
Yep. Body doesn't need to come off.
10th Feb 2017 5:23 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2316
Thanks mate - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
10th Feb 2017 5:26 pm
Downhiller
Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
I'm reliably informed by a specialist who does them all the time that the exhaust does not need to come off
10th Feb 2017 6:29 pm
Maxc
Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 29
I changed an auto box a couple of weeks ago and confirm the exhaust can stay in place.
13th Feb 2017 7:36 pm
SteveNorman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2005
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1145
It can stay in place, but you need to remove the triangle turbo bracket support.
What I do is support the exhaust system off its hangers and drop it as you drop the rear of the box to stop stressing the flexible section on the exhaust.
Regards
Steve
13th Feb 2017 8:11 pm
Downhiller
Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
Do you split the front section of the exhaust from the rest section to make it easier? I've been trying my best to find the access port for the torque nuts. Couldn't find it initially. Also I couldn't see the top 2 nuts on the gearbox that double up as nuts for the cross over pipe support bracket. Then Decided to start on replacing the front upper suspension arms whilst I thought a bit more about it and....Bingo! I can now see all of that after removing the off side upper suspension arm. This is almost doable. As you can see, I am being cautious. I'll post pics of what I can see having removed the uppe suspension arms tomorrow.
13th Feb 2017 8:32 pm
nrich
Member Since: 04 Jan 2015
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 269
Are you fitting new or re-con if so you can get them done for a fraction of the cost i have had mine done its mint .
The Converter Shop Ltd,
Unit 2a,Turner Industrial Estate, Denton, Manchester M34 3EG
These re-con yours same day turn around.
13th Feb 2017 8:53 pm
Downhiller
Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
If I manage to get the box out I'm going down the recon route
14th Feb 2017 10:53 am
IOM man
Member Since: 03 Nov 2013
Location: Peel
Posts: 303
I fitted a recon TC and it came from Sussex Auto Parts. It's done 10k and has been spot on Current:
2010 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6
2020 Audi Q2 TSFI 40 Aline Quattro Black Edition
2006 Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Toy in the garage
Gone but not forgotten:
2006 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Hybrid
2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Discovery HSE Lux
200 Discovery TDI
300 Discovery TDI
Land Rover 90 2.5 Diesel
Series III SWB Land Rover 2.25 diesel
TD4 Freelander Kalahari
1.8 petrol Freelander
14th Feb 2017 11:18 am
Downhiller
Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: surrey
Posts: 261
Yep. That's where I'm taking mine. They have a good rep
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