Hi, I am looking at servicing the gearbox on my 2011 4.4tdv8, as she has just turned 150k, so looking for recommendations as to the best kit to purchase. Also as there is no dealer/garage locally that can perform a flush, is there a way to do it myself?
Been told to take off the cooler return pipe and to idle (after filter change and top-up) until you see a change in oil colour, then top up as normal?
So pardon my ignorance in asking if it's the top or bottom pipe that's the return?

Thank you in advance.

Graham

not sure but I did three complete changes just from the sump drain with a day or a long drive between. That way you have full fluid change. Changed the sump (filter) after the second one.

A bit tricky without a ramp.
. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

3 drain and refills is not a full fluid change...

Where abouts are you

Fair enough Mikey


. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Do yourself a favour and drive to Dundee and let Mikey at MMP do it for you.
Trust me. I’m a Dr.
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Just googled 'Shetland to Dundee'..................14hrs Holy Moly.
Ask Bodsey if he fancies a weeks holiday in Scotland & see what he says

On a serious note, a flush will replace 99% of the oil whereas a basic 'oil & filter' will only replace around 40% of the oil.
Logistically that means a diy effort, I suppose there's no harm in doing a couple of 'oil & filter' changes.....it's better than nothing.
The 4.4 TDV8 is a fussy animal & will probably bite you if it's not done properly. 2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
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darrenm wrote:

Where abouts are you

DrRob wrote:

Do yourself a favour and drive to Dundee and let Mikey at MMP do it for you.
Trust me. I’m a Dr.

Fox889 wrote:

Just googled 'Shetland to Dundee'..................14hrs Holy Moly.
Ask Bodsey if he fancies a weeks holiday in Scotland & see what he says

On a serious note, a flush will replace 99% of the oil whereas a basic 'oil & filter' will only replace around 40% of the oil.
Logistically that means a diy effort, I suppose there's no harm in doing a couple of 'oil & filter' changes.....it's better than nothing.
The 4.4 TDV8 is a fussy animal & will probably bite you if it's not done properly.

Graham Nic wrote:

Thanks, I might be coming down to the mainland this year, any idea how much they charge for a gearbox flush/service?

PM Mikey and ask him.  John
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