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Think the torque converter son it's way out
Ok so had my 2008 Disco 3 on the road for the first time on Saturday and under load and hard acceleration she is doing a lot of juddering, the week before i collected it from Strathearn Engineering it had a mega flush and service so surely it shouldn't be juddering already. Just wondering if this could be a sign of a faulty TC?
Vehicle has 113k on the clock and according to the history I got with it it's already had a mega flush just over a year ago.
5th Apr 2017 9:53 pm
Disco_Mikey
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One of the reasons I am not in a rush to get my flushing machine up and running again. By the time most owners get the box flushed, it's too late and ends up doing extra damage...
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DigitalJunior wrote:
I have said in other threads that getting a mega-flush done is often money down the drain.
IMO TC will need replacing at some point (100k-140k) and the £300 or so spent on flush could be put towards the £1200 for a new TC.
The gearbox needs flushed (or at least a drain/refill or 2) at (or before) 50k miles to prevent any long term damage
Same goes for the D4...My D3 Build Thread
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Just about to do my regular drain and fill of the auto box. As now doing much lower mileage I do it every 25k miles. As above I had new TC at 110k miles. I am looking after this one!2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
6th Apr 2017 9:42 am
MCC1979IAN
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I don't really cover a lot of miles either, actually I reckon in the 3 year iv owned my Pathfinder I'm lucky if iv put 12k on it so once the Disco gets its TC it will be treated every couple o year for piece of mind. My 2 90's get diffs, transfer and gearbox done every 2 year too so might as well stick to the regime2008 Disco 3 HSE G4 challenge,
1986 Landrover 90 300tdi conversion, mud tyres, raptor dash, winch, bucket seats, bulkhead modified for more leg room, series doors
1985 Landrover 90 4.6v8 tuned, stand alone engine management, 4" lift, external cage, 15" travel shocks, 37" tyres, bucket seats, raptor dash, galvanised chassis and bulkhead, bulkhead modified for more leg room, series doors, currently 11yr into a full rebuild
6th Apr 2017 5:01 pm
Mr Kington
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currently sat in Keighley while BA Transmissions are sorting my TC. unfortunately they didn't have a refurb sat on the shelf which was the same model / stamp so mine is being refurbed today.
TC goes back in tomorrow and then I am £450 lighter. Did think about buying a new one but a refurb just seemed a no brainer. Even with hotel bills and diesel it is cheaper than other places locally in the Borders.
Only had a minor judder to be fair, Dr Tranny cured it for 6 months but it came back. Car is a keeper and now doing a lot of miles and some off road work so figured it was worth doing. Didn't want it to take out the gear box or do long term damage.
Guys at the garage seem nice, they do a lot of D3's. As stated once the get it out, if they cant use one they have then they send it to someone locally who turns it around in a day.
Just praying it cures the judder, if it doesn't then I am seriously in the dog house with the wife.
If you are in the Borders it is 2.5 hours down the A1. worst case is three days, best case is two.James favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
6th Apr 2017 5:13 pm
MCC1979IAN
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Cheers, thankfully the vehicle has a month left on the extended warranty so hopefully it will be replaced through that. If not keighley is always worth a though but my biggest problem is I work away all week so getting it there other than when I'm on holiday is abit of a pain. Fingers crossed the warranty comes good 2008 Disco 3 HSE G4 challenge,
1986 Landrover 90 300tdi conversion, mud tyres, raptor dash, winch, bucket seats, bulkhead modified for more leg room, series doors
1985 Landrover 90 4.6v8 tuned, stand alone engine management, 4" lift, external cage, 15" travel shocks, 37" tyres, bucket seats, raptor dash, galvanised chassis and bulkhead, bulkhead modified for more leg room, series doors, currently 11yr into a full rebuild
6th Apr 2017 5:32 pm
Mr Kington
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I have turned into Alan Partridge (without the big plate)
two nights in a travelodge has killed me...... but if it means saving £600 its worth it. Also the wifi is a lot quicker than the Borders !!!! pros and cons........James favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
6th Apr 2017 5:37 pm
tayaste
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Disco_Mikey wrote:
DigitalJunior wrote:
I have said in other threads that getting a mega-flush done is often money down the drain.
IMO TC will need replacing at some point (100k-140k) and the £300 or so spent on flush could be put towards the £1200 for a new TC.
The gearbox needs flushed (or at least a drain/refill or 2) at (or before) 50k miles to prevent any long term damage
Same goes for the D4...
I'll be after a second flush whenever you decide to bring the machine out and if travelling this way again Mike. No problems here since my last one thanks Mike. But wanting to keep it running sweet.
6th Apr 2017 5:39 pm
Disco_Mikey
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Mr Kington wrote:
currently sat in Keighley while BA Transmissions are sorting my TC. unfortunately they didn't have a refurb sat on the shelf which was the same model / stamp so mine is being refurbed today.
TC goes back in tomorrow and then I am £450 lighter. Did think about buying a new one but a refurb just seemed a no brainer. Even with hotel bills and diesel it is cheaper than other places locally in the Borders.
Only had a minor judder to be fair, Dr Tranny cured it for 6 months but it came back. Car is a keeper and now doing a lot of miles and some off road work so figured it was worth doing. Didn't want it to take out the gear box or do long term damage.
Guys at the garage seem nice, they do a lot of D3's. As stated once the get it out, if they cant use one they have then they send it to someone locally who turns it around in a day.
Just praying it cures the judder, if it doesn't then I am seriously in the dog house with the wife.
If you are in the Borders it is 2.5 hours down the A1. worst case is three days, best case is two.
Really interested to know what your thoughts are after having that done
7th Apr 2017 6:45 pm
Mr Kington
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Not gone far but am now in York. They finished the car early this morning.
No judder and no rev fluctuations which were there before. Is it any smoother ? not sure but does feel happier going through the gears.
What I can say isIi was getting 30.2 mpg on my way to York. Normally was getting 24 mpg at best before.
Am sure this will drop as it starts to do more stop start journeys but so far all good. James favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
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thanks Mike. But wanting to keep it running sweet.
