Automatic Gearbox Filter

Kenneth Smith · 9th March 2010, 11:37

Hi all, I have a 2.0 litre deisel Rover 75 with an automatic gearbox. I have been told by my local garage that a filter is fitted to the gearbox and should be replaced when they change the automatic fluid this Thurday but they cannot source a filter, can anyone help, do they just clean the old one or can a filter be purchased somewhere. Many Thanks Ken

David3807 · 9th March 2010, 12:00

Hmmmm. Think they will be a bit lucky to change the filter.

IIRC it is buried deep in the box and and you can only access it if/when the box needs heavy repairs such as a complete rebuild/overhaul.

Has you garage had experience of the 75/Jatco auto box installation ??

To be fair I think many auto boxes do have a filter. But, in the light of the above, I do think that you should be carefull that your garage use the correct fluid. Do not accept the comment 'they all use Dexron ' or whatever. The Jatco box in the Rover 75 doesnt.

Kenneth Smith · 9th March 2010, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by David3807

Hmmmm. Think they will be a bit lucky to change the filter.

IIRC it is buried deep in the box and and you can only access it if/when the box needs heavy repairs such as a complete rebuild/overhaul.

Has you garage had experience of the 75/Jatco auto box installation ??

Hi David3807, not sure about their experience with auto gearbox. Thanks for the information. Regards Ken

David3807 · 9th March 2010, 12:25

Correct fluid is (from another post by Grey Ghost)

Part Number VYK000040 is now named JF403E Auto Transmission Fluid and is designated specifically for:-
JF403E 4 speed JATCO box and JF506E 5 speed box as fitted to all Rover 75 and MGZT Automatics.
Drain plug washer:- TEB 100040L

Available from any X Part dealer

Departed · 9th March 2010, 19:49

On the autoboxes I've ssen in bits the filter is a very coarse device, not like an engine oil filter.

The Rover instructions for fluid change don't talk about a filter change, so it's no wonder they can't find one.

Rimmers don't list one either. I suspect they are not at all a replaceable item, but maybe cleaned and reused if the tranny is overhauled.

JohnDotCom · 9th March 2010, 20:50

....and there isn't one listed on the Parts EPC either.....

9th March 2010, 11:37	#1
Kenneth Smith Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Tourer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hayling Island Posts: 214 Thanks: 56 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Automatic Gearbox Filter Hi all, I have a 2.0 litre deisel Rover 75 with an automatic gearbox. I have been told by my local garage that a filter is fitted to the gearbox and should be replaced when they change the automatic fluid this Thurday but they cannot source a filter, can anyone help, do they just clean the old one or can a filter be purchased somewhere. Many Thanks Ken

9th March 2010, 12:00	#2
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hmmmm. Think they will be a bit lucky to change the filter. IIRC it is buried deep in the box and and you can only access it if/when the box needs heavy repairs such as a complete rebuild/overhaul. Has you garage had experience of the 75/Jatco auto box installation ?? To be fair I think many auto boxes do have a filter. But, in the light of the above, I do think that you should be carefull that your garage use the correct fluid. Do not accept the comment 'they all use Dexron ' or whatever. The Jatco box in the Rover 75 doesnt. Last edited by David3807; 9th March 2010 at 12:16..

9th March 2010, 19:49	#5
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	On the autoboxes I've ssen in bits the filter is a very coarse device, not like an engine oil filter. The Rover instructions for fluid change don't talk about a filter change, so it's no wonder they can't find one. Rimmers don't list one either. I suspect they are not at all a replaceable item, but maybe cleaned and reused if the tranny is overhauled. Last edited by Departed; 9th March 2010 at 19:55..

9th March 2010, 12:25	#4
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Correct fluid is (from another post by Grey Ghost) Part Number VYK000040 is now named JF403E Auto Transmission Fluid and is designated specifically for:- JF403E 4 speed JATCO box and JF506E 5 speed box as fitted to all Rover 75 and MGZT Automatics. Drain plug washer:- TEB 100040L Available from any X Part dealer

9th March 2010, 20:50	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	....and there isn't one listed on the Parts EPC either.....