Re: autobox

[Tom Jell <thomas.jell@domain.elided>]

Chris

> but I am a bot concerned about the auto box.
It seemed to stay in 2nd for a long time (up to 4,000rpm) when cruising. Is
this normal?

No, It switches immediatley (if you are fast enough) to 3rd if you only release throttle.

>Selecting Drive or reverse was met by a bit of a 'clunk'.
There is some 'clunk',  "a bit" is fine.

>Changing from 2nd to 1st (kick down) resulted in a 'wheel spin' effect from
>the gear box (not the rear wheels), before the gear engaged.
Not good !
>Any ideas?
Get a reconditioned one.

Also, does anyone know how much to get the box refurbished / replaced if it
is 'knackered'?

Reconditioned ones are available by local autobox companies as well as Rimmer and others (check there web site for price), It will take you a couple of hours to replace it by yourself, but not a dramatic job. The exhaust (front parts) has to go away. Gearbox can be changed with engine still in place.

Tom

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