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[JamesV6CDX]

Hi Guys,

I want to change my ATF on the Jag.

I thought I got lucky when I saw the drain plug on the sump But I can't find a filler anywhere 

Anyone know about these things? I must say, the Jag forum's are not a patch on this one

[Andy B]

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Anyone know about these things?  .....

I take it then, the Jag also lacks a dip stick 

[JamesV6CDX]

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Anyone know about these things?  .....

I take it then, the Jag also lacks a dip stick 

Yep!

Jag forum's say it's "sealed for life"

More like.. "sealed until life is over (due to lack of ATF servicing!)"

I was kinda hoping I could drain, and refill via dipstick tube... no such luck!

[Gaffers]

Mine has a dipstick which comes out in to the engine bay by the rocker cover.

[JamesV6CDX]

gottit

"At the 2 o clock point on the rear of the transmission, there is an inspection/filler point for use by Jaguar Service Technicians only"

That'll be the badger, then!!

[tunnie]

Mine has a dipstick which comes out in to the engine bay by the rocker cover.

I'm liking the sound of those old Jags even more 

[Gaffers]

Mine has a dipstick which comes out in to the engine bay by the rocker cover.

I'm liking the sound of those old Jags even more 

That's why I got an AJ16 as old as I could find.  Once Ford got their hands on the XJ they f***ed it up

[tunnie]

Mine has a dipstick which comes out in to the engine bay by the rocker cover.

I'm liking the sound of those old Jags even more 

That's why I got an AJ16 as old as I could find.  Once Ford got their hands on the XJ they f***ed it up

Ford ones are V8 I guess? 

[JamesV6CDX]

Mine is a 2001 3.0 V6, and that's a ford in disguise

The block itself is ford, though many of the ancils etc are Jag specific.

Thankfully rear wheel drive, though

[TheBoy]

The Ford Jags are money pits.

If you are unlucky enough to have one with a Ford Autobox, sell it before the "Gearbox Fault" comes up on instrument panel. Be quick!

[serek]

The Ford Jags are money pits.

If you are unlucky enough to have one with a Ford Autobox, sell it before the "Gearbox Fault" comes up on instrument panel. Be quick!

agree
lucky if you ger 100K with out problems
I hade few of S type with gearbox issue , 2 of those where need replace solenoid

[serek]

Hi Guys,

I want to change my ATF on the Jag.

I thought I got lucky when I saw the drain plug on the sump But I can't find a filler anywhere 

Anyone know about these things? I must say, the Jag forum's are not a patch on this one

have look on dirve side near exhausts there 8mm torx bolt
for level check oil temp need to be 35-40 C

[2woody]

sorry guys, but X300 was the first Ford Jaguar

Is yours a six-cylinder XJR Guffer ? in that case, it will have a GM autobox. (4L80E - the big brother to the Omega's 4L30E )

[BazaJT]

Any XJ  from[I think]1997 onwards,that is with a V engine as opposed to the straight six has a "sealed for life"gearbox.The ATF change can be done but is more of a specialist job as the new fluid has to be put in under certain temperature conditions as well as anything else.I believe this costs quite a lot even at a Jaguar Independant place.Jaguar warranties[if applicable]will be voided by having the ATF changed,but the JEC recommend that is done.This is one of the reasons I opted for my old faithful straight six X300.

[2woody]

the X308 ( ie the V8 ) XJR had a Mercedes gearbox......