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brown934

Guys, I've just replaced my oil burning 90 2.8 engine with a unit a sourced from a converted landrover. I removed the engine with the gearbox in-place. On my first trip out, after about a mile or so, the 4x4 started to slow down, no strange noises or smells, until I loss all drive. The engine seams fine.

However there is no drive via the auto box in any setting, not even the usaul bite when a position is selected . I checked the fluid level in the box, it's ok. During the engine switch, I had to swop flywheels and clutch's. I tightened all the bolts correctly, there was some fluid in the clutch, is this normal? I'm new to automatic's, so need your help. Regards Steve

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markymoan · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:46 Post subject:

Welcome to the club Smile

Firstly check the fluid level again with the engine running, and its not a clutch its a torque converter and it does have fluid in it Wink

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brown934 · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:40 Post subject:

Thanks, I'll check again. regards Steve

brown934 · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:50 Post subject:

The fluid is about an inch about the .h. mark when running? I'll drain the fluid and replace with new oil.

brown934 · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 15:30 Post subject:

I changed the oil and removed the sump, added about 4l to bring into the .H. mark on the dip stick when running.

It still will not make any effort to engage any gear. Anyone any ideas?
Regards steve

markymoan · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 15:34 Post subject:

A silly thought but you have used atf and not oil havnt you Shocked

But tbh i dont know a lot about autos, i'm best leaving the technical side of it to someone who does.
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brown934 · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 15:38 Post subject:

I used atf.

Philp · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 15:49 Post subject:

I think you may have to fill the torque convertor with ATF before reassembly, also check that the linkages from the selector are actually working and selecting gears at the box as they may have come loose. Are these boxes vacuum modulated in which case you may have a vacuum pipe come loose.
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brown934 · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 17:47 Post subject:

Can anyone time me if the small plate that attches to the flywheel goes behind the plate that attaches to the torque converter?

The small plate (dish shape) is about 70mm wide, the bolts that hold the flywheel pass through it. I may have it on the wrong order, hence the torque converter would not sit fully on the input shaft 6/7mm short.

markymoan · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 17:56 Post subject:

You could plough through this, but i dont know if it covers the torque converter.
http://www.bmhor.org/isuzu4j.html
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brown934 · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 18:09 Post subject:

Thanks for your help, they are not listed.

brown934 · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 17:49 Post subject:

Guys, I had intended to convert my auto to manual, I've started the conversion. Thanks for your help.

markymoan · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 17:51 Post subject:

Stick around and post pics and details, it will be really helpfull for others Very Happy

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brown934 · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 17:54 Post subject:

I'll post details/ issues and photos. I've aready got the box in, however I can start a new thread.

markymoan · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 17:55 Post subject:

Great stuff Very Happy

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