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cowman

Member Since: 24 Jul 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 186

2005 Range Rover Vogue SE Td6 Adriatic Blue

replaced the torque converter

torque converter started vibrating slipping and snatching ,so ordered a recon of ebay on thurs afternoon took it to my mates garage stripped it and managed to get the box back in by 5 oclock with just a couple of bolts ,finished it friday,totally different to drive alot smoother,having red up on recon torque converters ,rang a guy named doug ,he knows his stuff ,recons them with uprated kevler plates and give 2 years warrenty.

6th Dec 2015 12:29pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6408

Don't suppose you took lots of useful photos of the strip down and rebuild for others to follow? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

6th Dec 2015 10:36pm

Dolphinboy

Member Since: 07 Dec 2009
Location: Bristol
Posts: 3137

2011 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

Also where is Doug and how do others find their way to him ......

6th Dec 2015 11:13pm

RRPhil

Member Since: 22 Aug 2011
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Posts: 963

Probably worth pointing out that the torque converter lock-up clutches for the TD6 and the V8 models are completely different. The TD6 GM unit is similar to a manual gearbox clutch friction plate assembly with a sprung centre for torsional vibration absorption, so is relatively straightforward to remove and replace.

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On the other hand, repair of the LUC used in the ZF Sachs converter from early petrol models is a highly specialised task where the reaction plate for the piston springs – which double as tangential driving straps - has to be re-welded back into position very accurately (it’s friction welded at the factory) because the total piston movement is only around 1mm.

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The friction plate is a separate item.

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For this reason many TC repair shops will not touch the ZF unit.

Phil

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7th Dec 2015 12:15am

cowman

Member Since: 24 Jul 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 186

no photos as i was in hospital when it was being done the torque converter was brought of ebay of a bloke called doug he is bmwe39man,his number is 07802504000

7th Dec 2015 5:24pm

hgbosch

Member Since: 27 Mar 2015
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 15

Hi All

My gearbox was fully rebuilt with all Sonnax mods done. But the local TC rebuilds in SA are questionable at the very best for the GM 5L40E boxes. So the TC failed within 3 months.

I have now elected to fit a new TC from BMWE39Man (Doug).

What a difference to drive that vehicle now. Well done Doug will give your name to all requesting advise on 5L40E rebuilds.

Doug's TC's use a Kevlar lining in the TC lockup clutch and have other strengthened mods done to them. And they come with a 2 year warranty.

BMWE39MAN
Douglas Lawrence
5 Fron Haul
LL15 1JD Ruthin, Denbighshire
UK
Phone:07802504000
Email:bmwe39@mail.com

12th Feb 2019 11:04pm

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