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.

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

Hi Joe,

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

Alan.

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

Jaguar S-Type ZF6HP26 TRANSMISSION / GEARBOX OIL CHANGE - YouTube

Jaguar S-Type R (STR) 2003 ZF 6HP26 TRANSMISSION SERVICE - YouTube

Thanks again, you are fountain of knowledge.

Alan.

eBay tooling.

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

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.

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.😀

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.

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

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.