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Ecurie Ecosse · May 4th, 2013, 06:10

Hi

I see you are in Glasgow. Not sure how helpful this is, but I got the transmission fluid changed in my Jaguar XJR by the independent Prestige Jaguar. The owner Dougie is very handy.

Rob.D · May 4th, 2013, 12:02

Hi Guys,
Er..., could some kind soul please explain what is meant by "the Gibbons Method" when draining, flushing, and refilling an auto box?

I've noticed that mine on slow speed/low revs now makes a sound that it never used to. So I'm thinking is it time for flushing out/refilling?

Many thanks in anticipation.
Regards, Rob.

TurboZutek · May 5th, 2013, 01:57

Sure here you go:

http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showth...-other-goodies!

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...=8767&p=152483

I've never liked that name 'Gibbons Method' - it's a 'simple flush'.

Chris...

Rob.D · May 5th, 2013, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboZutek

Sure here you go:

http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showth...-other-goodies!

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...=8767&p=152483

I've never liked that name 'Gibbons Method' - it's a 'simple flush'.

Chris...

Aye Chris,
"Do the funky Gibbon!" Oh and many thanks for the info!
Cheers, Rob.

enzoneo · May 7th, 2013, 15:42

Well I've got a diagnostic !! 3rd gear is not engaging and MACKIEs suspect the top bolt (3rd gear band holder) has been used to fill gear box !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are signs of ATF around the bolt. AND the box needed 1.5 litres of ATF to top it up !!!!!!!!!! This has cost me £98 to find this out plus the fuel to get to Glasgow and back. £240 for the ATF, £415 for labour and the rest of the job so to date I am down about £800 for what was ostensibly an MOT, front disc/pad change, 2 tyres and an ATF flush and my car is KNACKERED !!!!!!!!!!

I am staying at home at the moment and going to see the guy WOT DONE IT tomorrow because I will probably be less liable to lose it with him by then. MACKIES want £2700 to remove/rebuild and reinstall gearbox, gulp ! Wife won't have any of that so am thinking of asking(getting) HIM WOT DONE IT to remove box and refit it for free and send it to MACKIES to get it fixed and I'll pay for the MACKIES bit. BUT maybe I'll think differently tomorrow and not want to pay anything !

TurboZutek · May 8th, 2013, 00:37

Have a google around and a search on here, there's a very simple (but fiddly) way of getting that band back into alignment. Don't let anyone tell you the whole box needs removed and rebuilt, it doesn't! That band can be manoeuvred into place again with the box still in the car.

None of this should be your problem, rather the morons who f-cked it up should either put it right themselves or pay to have it sorted out.

Chris...

enzoneo · May 8th, 2013, 13:32

Found the relevant post re the in situ fix. Went to see HIM wot done it and to his credit he held is hands up and said mea culpa. So car is into him on Monday when he is going to do the in situ fix, he'll need far more patience than I could ever muster to do it but I've seen him fiddle with something for a long time and get the job done so I have every faith that he can do it.

RiPsTa33 · May 8th, 2013, 13:38

Excellent news and fair play to him

TurboZutek · May 8th, 2013, 20:57

Though it's fiddly, it is an easy job to set right so fingers crossed in a couple of days you are good!

Chris...

enzoneo · May 8th, 2013, 21:10

It is definitely far to fiddly for me (total lack of patience with that sort of thing) but for the man wots doing it I think he knows that if he can get it done then he has got himself out of a hole so he has a lot of incentive.

I am feeling less woeful about the situation at the moment BUT come Monday afternoon ................................

May 4th, 2013, 12:02	#12
Rob.D Captain Mainbearing Last Online: Dec 4th, 2016 14:41 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	Gibbons Method? Hi Guys, Er..., could some kind soul please explain what is meant by "the Gibbons Method" when draining, flushing, and refilling an auto box? I've noticed that mine on slow speed/low revs now makes a sound that it never used to. So I'm thinking is it time for flushing out/refilling? Many thanks in anticipation. Regards, Rob. __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 10 Valve (B5252S) Auto.Tropical Green (412), Oak Leather/Burr Walnut int. Goodridge lines, OE strut brace, K&N panel filter. 1997 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Blue. Past: '89 740 Estate, '82 240 Estate.

May 5th, 2013, 01:57	#13
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	Sure here you go: http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showth...-other-goodies! http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...=8767&p=152483 I've never liked that name 'Gibbons Method' - it's a 'simple flush'. Chris... __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced."

May 8th, 2013, 00:37	#16
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	Have a google around and a search on here, there's a very simple (but fiddly) way of getting that band back into alignment. Don't let anyone tell you the whole box needs removed and rebuilt, it doesn't! That band *can* be manoeuvred into place again with the box still in the car. None of this should be your problem, rather the morons who f-cked it up should either put it right themselves or pay to have it sorted out. Chris... __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced." Last edited by TurboZutek; May 8th, 2013 at 00:39.

May 8th, 2013, 13:38	#18
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	Excellent news and fair play to him __________________ ABS Ecu Repairs £25 850 T5 304 Chip £80

May 8th, 2013, 20:57	#19
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	Though it's fiddly, it is an easy job to set right so fingers crossed in a couple of days you are good! Chris... __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced."

May 4th, 2013, 06:10	#11
Ecurie Ecosse Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 20:53 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edinburgh	Hi I see you are in Glasgow. Not sure how helpful this is, but I got the transmission fluid changed in my Jaguar XJR by the independent Prestige Jaguar. The owner Dougie is very handy.

May 7th, 2013, 15:42	#15
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	Well I've got a diagnostic !! 3rd gear is not engaging and MACKIEs suspect the top bolt (3rd gear band holder) has been used to fill gear box !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are signs of ATF around the bolt. AND the box needed 1.5 litres of ATF to top it up !!!!!!!!!! This has cost me £98 to find this out plus the fuel to get to Glasgow and back. £240 for the ATF, £415 for labour and the rest of the job so to date I am down about £800 for what was ostensibly an MOT, front disc/pad change, 2 tyres and an ATF flush and my car is KNACKERED !!!!!!!!!! I am staying at home at the moment and going to see the guy WOT DONE IT tomorrow because I will probably be less liable to lose it with him by then. MACKIES want £2700 to remove/rebuild and reinstall gearbox, gulp ! Wife won't have any of that so am thinking of asking(getting) HIM WOT DONE IT to remove box and refit it for free and send it to MACKIES to get it fixed and I'll pay for the MACKIES bit. BUT maybe I'll think differently tomorrow and not want to pay anything !

May 8th, 2013, 13:32	#17
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	Found the relevant post re the in situ fix. Went to see HIM wot done it and to his credit he held is hands up and said mea culpa. So car is into him on Monday when he is going to do the in situ fix, he'll need far more patience than I could ever muster to do it but I've seen him fiddle with something for a long time and get the job done so I have every faith that he can do it.

May 8th, 2013, 21:10	#20
enzoneo VOC 26271 Last Online: Dec 25th, 2014 22:14 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Corsock	It is definitely far to fiddly for me (total lack of patience with that sort of thing) but for the man wots doing it I think he knows that if he can get it done then he has got himself out of a hole so he has a lot of incentive. I am feeling less woeful about the situation at the moment BUT come Monday afternoon ................................

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