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[VXL V6]

My 1998 AR35 sumps are held on with sealant.  Mind you, they've been on and off like a whores drawers over the years

I recall discovering bits of thrust washer at Newent one year... Solution - Ignore it until another day 

Said thrust washer now replaced with metal one

I don't think we had much choice at the time but to slap the sumps back on.

[Steve B]

My 1998 AR35 sumps are held on with sealant.  Mind you, they've been on and off like a whores drawers over the years

You have such a way with words

[biggriffin]

ABS members can get a service kit for AR25/35 for £35.00 plus postage. :Y
 new filter and gaskets 

[Kevin Wood]

ABS members can get a service kit for AR25/35 for £35.00 plus postage. :Y
 new filter and gaskets 

Yep, that's what I had in mind.

[swordfish]

cleaned and filled with fresh fluid but its still the same  looks like it needs a new box ? how many hours to change a box
 thanks

[BazaJT]

What symptoms are you getting?Do they throw codes?When you'd refilled with fresh fluid you did run it for a short while and then rechecked level with engine running didn't you?Sorry if i'm teaching grandma to suck eggs here.

[frostbite]

Has nobody thought to go to bmw for the gaskets?

I remember buying bits for my e36 quite cheap

[swordfish]

yes rechecked the fluid after a short drive and topped up , but it did the same ran for a short while then started to slip and making some metal grinding noises . there was some metal bits in the small sump when i removed it

[Bigron]

I know he is a fair step down the M6 from you, but speak to Serek, it could well be worth your while.....

Ron.

[minifreek]

ABS members can get a service kit for AR25/35 for £35.00 plus postage. :Y
 new filter and gaskets 

Really.....??

Wish I knew that before going to Vauxhalls for the gaskets and filter.... cost me about £100 just for two gaskets and a ruddy filter. Just glad I bought the complete stock of fluid from my local B&Q when they was selling the stuff off last year

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

My 1998 AR35 sumps are held on with sealant.  Mind you, they've been on and off like a whores drawers over the years

I really do think you should put some bolts in there ! 



 

[Andy H]

yes rechecked the fluid after a short drive and topped up , but it did the same ran for a short while then started to slip and making some metal grinding noises . there was some metal bits in the small sump when i removed it

You are going to have to get the gearbox out of the car in any case to get to the thrust washer (if that is the cause).

I have seen people offering good AR25 gearboxes for £75 on here so I think you have a simple choice between repair or replace.

[swordfish]

thanks , how long to change a box

[biggriffin]

Has nobody thought to go to bmw for the gaskets?

I remember buying bits for my e36 quite cheap

Different gasket. Been there.

[BazaJT]

Does the 2.6 run the AR25 'box?If it does I think if I were swapping one out I'd look into fitting the AR35 in its place,although I don't know how involved a job that is,but the AR35 is for me the better/stronger box.