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transmission issue - 9/16/2007 8:55:21 AM

01discosteve

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When I start my disco and sometimes put it in gear without warming it up (in a hurry), it won't go into gear. Is this a typical torque converter problem like a domestic car?? Disco has 95,000 miles on it. don't know much about land rover trannies, would a torque converter change help?? Otherwise the tranny works fine.

Thanks,

Steve

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 9:29:21 AM

Disco Mike

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What year is the truck, electrical or mechanical tranny, and how long has it been since you check the fluid level and or changed it?

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 11:38:41 AM

01discosteve

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its an 01 disco 2. tranny serviced less than 5000 miles ago and fluid level is ok

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 11:50:08 AM

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are you sure the person that serviced it knew how to do it properly?

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 12:17:43 PM

01discosteve

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yep. Why do you ask? service should include dropping the pan draining and flushing, and putting in new fluid and filter, correct??

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 1:01:33 PM

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No, not that it is wrong, but on a D2, you only change the filter at 30K after that it is just a fluid change by draining the pan and refilling.
How many miles on the truck? Are you sure your fluid level is correct, have you crawled under and pulled the fill plug with the engine running?

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 3:44:55 PM

01discosteve

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95000 miles. No I have not pulled the fill plug with the engine running, what would tat tell me??

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 3:49:01 PM

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Pulling the fill plug is the only way you can check you tranny fluid level, you don't have a dip stick. So go check it to see if you are low on fluid.

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99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 7:38:33 PM

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That was why I asked. Jiffy Lube told me my tranny fluid was bad in my Caddy. ( it was 30 degrees out and not worth changing the oil myself) I asked them how they checked and the technician admitted he lied. He had no idea how to check the tranny... Just making sure it was done by someone you trust.

This is also the reason I stand out in the shop while anyone touches one of my cars.

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RE: transmission issue - 9/16/2007 8:51:57 PM

01discosteve

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I understand fully. I am very mechanically enclined and usually do all of these things myself for that very reason. I will go check ASAP to find out and I will let you guys know. I appreciate the help :)

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