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Hello everyone, I unfortunately will be doing a trans fluid change on my 2005 S-Type V8 4.2 (Non R)...Not saying it's not running or nothing but who wants to do a transmission fluid/pan change LOL
Kit with new pan & 6 liters of ATF
1 additional liter of ATF (I don't know why just in case)
21 pan bolts
new sealing sleeve
Total came out to $353.46 including shipping...hurt too see $353.46 less in my bank account but it's in need of a new pan..fluid...and sleeve while I'm at it...when I had my engine oil change mech said trans gasket was leaking a bit...but never got to buying the kit as I hardly drove the car at the time (winter) now it's Spring and warm outside and I'm hauling *** in the Jag
I've never done a trans fluid change on any vehicle but I've read/seen enough on the 6hp26 to where I think I can do it !
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I have to give Kudos to anyone who can do this job without a lift. As for cost, I have had a tranny change twice. Both at a transmission company. Under $200 both times. Costs here may be lower than your area so you have to weigh all the factors.
That 8mm drain/fill plug as posted above is beyond tight from the factory. I used a cut down 8mm 90 degree Allen wrench (With a cheater pipe for leverage) but recently came across the tool Jaguar spec's for this. Probably too expensive but thought I would add it to this thread.
JLR 307-452 or there is a copy in the after market from JTC 6878.
With the 3/8" drive socket you can now use any and all breaker bars or ratchets.
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but it's in need of a new pan..fluid...and sleeve while I'm at it...when I had my engine oil change mech said trans gasket was leaking a bit...but never got to buying the kit as I hardly drove the car at the time (winter) now it's Spring and warm outside and I'm hauling *** in the Jag 
