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Sedans Jaguar XJ-Series Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions
60 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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Replying to: huve (Jun 02, 2009 7:49 am) THis year I replaced my transmission, the shifting assembly, also the coupler from the engine to the trans. GET this the new coupler lasted 30 days...I started feeling a roughness at certain higher speeds....I knew something was wrong..didn't wait, and a new coupler was put in for free, as I got a warranty for a year for all the stuff. So, check your trans...linkage, engine...now...
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Replying to: huve (Jun 02, 2009 7:49 am) |
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Replying to: waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:34 am) the fluids (almost 60,000 miles) what we found out fluid was greenish (from what I understand this this is the expensive stuff) but it had a bronze residue to it. The magnets had metal shavings to it (which is expected) but the bronze large deposits in the pan are a sign of thrust washers (according to my mechanic). Soooo now for a course of action: 1. Getting prices from bay area jag places for rebuilt tranny (trading my in as a core) 2. Bringing in my tranny and have mine rebuilt As I see it I need to find out cost and LENGTH OF WARRANTY. My mechanic will charge me about $400 (6 to 8 hours) of labor for removing and replacing it once it is rebuilt. He replaced head gaskets on my '95 xj6 (for about $600) and it is running great. One of the quotes we're getting tomorrow is from my mechanic that services the other family cars who works for AAMCO. They have a lifetime warranty (also 90 days, 36 months, etc). So the big question is how much this lifetime warranty will cost, how much a 36 month will cost compared to shop that specialize on jags (mercedes, bmws, etc) warranty and cost. The jag dealer wants $7,500. I would like to hear everyones idea on the above. I'll get back to you when the quotes come. This is a big set back but when I'm on the open road with this baby ('02 VDP)...no comparison to any other car! |
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Have 1998 XJ8 - since the car was new, the transmission would not shift going up a hill until the crest of the hill. At the time, I was told that was normal. Car has 99,000 miles, has been serviced always, but lately, and not always, the car will have a delayed shift as if it was going up a hill. It is better when the engine and transmission is warmed up, but still happens some time. My mechanic cleared the codes, and it was better for a while, but it happening again. Any thoughts?
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Replying to: jagowner (Sep 19, 2009 9:11 am) My transmission lasted till 72,000. I also needed to have my shifter assembly changed, as it started to get a loose grab..(noticed at the same time) I was bummed about doing it, since I bought the car used and it went out after one year...but then I realized I paid 9000 for the car with 63,000 miles on it, and if I (try to sell a car with a bad tranny) sold it and got another used car...I had no guarantee on it's transmission. So, I bit, and one forgets, that as soon as the money is spent...you really don't think about it, and now I have a brand new transmission, with a guarantee...and I'm driving a gorgeous titanium jag with a black interior. Now I use the auto speed thing when I get on the freeway, set it and forget it....saves tickets, my unusually sensitive foot, saves gas. Great habit to get into. When I go on a big rise on the freeway, though I notice that it's more efficient for me to get out of auto speed, (or whatever it's called) as the tach shows too high revs on the hill climb, but drops down to 2 or less when I go back to using my foot on the gas. At 100,000 miles one is supposed to change plugs on a 2000, and when they change them, they are supposed to look at the chains. By the way, when a 2000 XJ8 trans. starts to go, it moves into a special zone...I believe it's the third gear called something like limp home mode. The trans light will come on, or probably just the check engine light. Good luck...I say, change your transmission...or get a 2000.
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Replying to: waits (Sep 19, 2009 9:55 am) So my question is - does clearing the codes really help, and does this type of shifting problem mean the transmission is going?
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Replying to: jagowner (Sep 20, 2009 12:01 pm) At your mileage, it's to be expected. You should only be using a jag mechanic. |
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Replying to: OME_OMY (Dec 11, 2008 12:25 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 05, 2006 1:25 pm) Im so close!! Anybody out there that can help? Thank You.
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Replying to: jagernut (Oct 12, 2009 5:02 pm) andre in S.F |
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