S Type Jaguar Autobox drain plug socket / spanner needed.

[Alan huxley]

Trying to get the service done on the auto gearbox. Has anyone got the 2007 S Type Jaguar, Autobox drain plug socket / spanner that I could loan / hire. Will forward deposit to ensure return and cover postage. My garage has been attempting to get one for weeks now.

Regards,

Alan.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

HI

you dont really need one for the sump, as it has to be replaced anyway as its the filter, so just slacken the pins so its drains

the fill/level plug is at the side, I found a short allen key works best with a spanner over it

cheers

Joe

[Alan huxley]

Hi Joe,

Many thanks for that information, I will pass it on.

Alan.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

also only use zf lifeguard 6

its critical when to check the level of the oil, the engine has to be running and it has to be 40 deg C

cheers

Joe

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[Alan huxley]

Thanks again, you are fountain of knowledge.

Alan.

[JustBadly]

eBay tooling.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

54 minutes ago, JustBadly said:

eBay tooling.

no special tools are required, just allen keys, 12mm allen key for drain and 8mm allen key for level/fill plug in the side. the kit in the pic is just a waste of money

[JustBadly]

10 hours ago, JOE-DOT-COM said:

no special tools are required, just allen keys, 12mm allen key for drain and 8mm allen key for level/fill plug in the side. the kit in the pic is just a waste of money

I wish you'd communicate your enthusiasm to the mechanic working on Huxley's car. Waste of money? tell that to an approved Jaguar dealer. I'll bet my 1-2 2-1 gear change is smoother than yours. etc etc.

[garbage-overlord]

15 hours ago, JOE-DOT-COM said:

no special tools are required, just allen keys, 12mm allen key for drain and 8mm allen key for level/fill plug in the side. the kit in the pic is just a waste of money

Ooo but it is lovely! I do like to see tools neatly stored in a custom case. Even if I never use them.😀

[Oldun]

8 hours ago, garbage-overlord said:

Ooo but it is lovely! I do like to see tools neatly stored in a custom case. Even if I never use them.😀

So I am not the only nutter ,I did have a Chobert riveter in a lovely mahogany box , I hadn't used it since 1960 ,some toe rag nicked it out of my garage and Ill bet he didn't now what it was.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

On 7/3/2020 at 8:51 AM, JustBadly said:

I wish you'd communicate your enthusiasm to the mechanic working on Huxley's car. Waste of money? tell that to an approved Jaguar dealer. I'll bet my 1-2 2-1 gear change is smoother than yours. etc etc.

Ive done this service myself a few times and never used any special tools

and the gear changes in my car are perfect, but saying that it does have a silky smooth 400bhp plus v8

cheers

Joe

[Alan huxley]

Thanks to all contributors, Gearbox service done, silky smooth box and better, smoother pull away. Just had a smooth uneventful drive down to Spain. Love this car.