I have no issues with the tranny but I think i'm going to add the blue top's during a fluid change eventually... I will also do the rear diff

I went with Royal Purple on the BMW when I did it's "sealed for life" tranny as well... Made it a lot better overall... I looked it up and I don't think it's compatible with the Benz tranny... so ill just go with the best OEM fluid this time around.

I wish I could somehow add the paddle shifters to this tranny, it's been done but I think you need to have the right valve body.

I like the 100 style knob with the "R" on the bottom.. I think that's sexy.

This car has a long road ahead of it... which I'm glad so I don't get bored with it easily. I've just been constantly researching every part of the car...It also Help's being boosted.

 

This thread makes me want to learn more about engines so i can take mine apart and do some cleaning, replacing as youve done!

 

Research Valvoline Dex/Merc. It is listed in a Merc training manual as being suitable. You can also do some reading at the Sprinter or Dodge forums which use the NAG1 transmission which is the same transmission. The blue tops are well known on the Dodge and Merc forums.

 

If you wanna read about what and where to get tranny fluid... this is a good read...

Where to buy transmission fluid?? - MBWorld.org Forums

Looks like RP is compatible I must have been looking at an old label on a bottle. The cost of the shell 134 fluid would be really nice though.

 

Ok, first item is the transmission dipstick

140 589 15 21 00

Trans Pan w/drain plug

140 270 08 12

Transmission Pan Gasket, Normal maintenance part
140 271 00 80

Transmission Filter, Normal maintenance part

140 277 00 95

Transmission Electrical plug Adapter with O-rings. You need this if you have a leak at the plug on the transmission.

203 540 02 53

Transmission Electrical plug Adapter O-rings. These are replacement o-rings for the above plug.

026 997 40 48 28
026 997 41 48 28

Blue Top Transmission Solenoids
These will increase line pressure and therefore shift firmness in the 5 speed NAG1 Tranny.

240 270 00 89


Enjoy

 

Or a bicycle brake cable with the right markings on it. Coils up neatly to keep in the trunk to be available on long trips which is when it becomes important.

 

The Blue Tops make a HUGE difference. I knowingly bought my XJR with a bad trans and motor and had the Trans rebuilt and upgraded. That O-Ring by the dipstick entry into the trans leaked by the next oil change! lol. I bought five of the o-rings and have em in my shop now.. I really like the information you provided on the transmission pan with the drain plug. Going to buy it and put it on..

 

I liked the black trim around the lights as well as the windshield and rear glass so both went permanent with the honda black this week... it's 15 bucks a can haha.. but well worth it.




Please excuse the dirty car!! Got a new polisher and fixed a powerwasher so full correction write-up will be coming soon.

 

looking good, how would you feel about a lower mesh grille? I have one and I think it looks awesome.

I'm not sure how dedicated you are to the blacked out look, but I've always been curious about how black sprayed mesh would look...just a thought

Jaguar XJ8 XJR Lower Mesh Grille Grill for Jaguar XJ8 XJR

 

Mesh has to stay stock

I'm pretty happy with how it looks now, just need to the detail soon.

 

Thanks for being the test car on this! I just orderd my honda black. did you prime prior to the Honda black? I would REALLY like to see you pull the front head lights and black out the chrome. IMO the mesh grille would "pop" even more than it does now...

 

to test blacking out the headlamp bezels wouldn't be difficult for test purposes, just run black electrical tape around them and take some before/after and different front end angle shots.
They're stainless along with the window surrounds so I'd suggest a good etch primer coat before using the Honda paint. The original Euro blackouts are powder coated.

 

The beauty of the paint is that it don't really need anything to work... but I scuffed everything with a scotch bite and it worked fine... I would also recommend a good cleaning with alcohol/water after.

The trick is to tape the rubber around the chrome in a way that it pulls it away from it. Then run tape around the edge lines, and proceed to do multiple light coats... I used a heat gun to cure it faster and sorta bake it on in between.

Ill probably test the headlights, you guys have me curious now

 

Looking at the front pic of your Jag again with the blackout around the front shield really has put the effort together for me. I was not sure but It looks awesome. Great Job man. Can not wait to see the headlights finished. That mesh grille is going to jump out at us...Now if I can get you to start thinking about a 3lb pulley! LOL. Any luck with an R shift knob from the dealer?

 

Well, finding the clear rear turn signal bulbs locally was a bust... all amber... soo.. i did some research and found these...



They are currently on sale on amazon for 3 bucks You guys might wanna grab a set and clear those lights up! I can't wait to have a newer look...

 

wait, now you have a white (clear) turn signal? why didnt you get the orange with the chrome tint coating on it?

 

I'd rather have white thats all

 

A good time to call in the LED upgrade

 

Yes, especially on the front turn signals and center mounted brake light. There is not much space and hard usage can melt them. The heat reduction is worth it alone.

 

Maybe down the line when I have nothing else to do haha.