OK,

seriously, where is this thing?? I looked for the trans dip stick because I would like to inspect the fluid and could not find it. Am I really that blind?

Also, what is the proper procedure to change the radiator fluid?? I picked up the 50/50 mix at my jag dealer already.

Thank you in advance for your help

 

There is no dip stick for the tranny on your model. (Really, I'm not kidding!)

Check this out for more info: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...service-64582/

Here is some info on coolant flush: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...t-flush-34479/
Vector

 

My gut is telling me the falls into the category of "if it aint broke".... and there is nothing wrong now, I had just bought the car, 2002 xj8 37K original, driven lightly it's whole life, changed plugs(which still looked fine), installed not overly wet K&N, deleted center muffler and added x-pipe, changed engine oil and Dot4 Brake fluid yesterday. I just wanted to check the trans fluid, but since it only has 37K miles, and nothing is wrong with it, I'm guessing it is best to leave well enough alone...

Thank you for the info



So this trans fluid is then assumed to be good for life? or 100K service or certain # years??? or what?



And I will follow the proceedure for flushing the radiator via that post

 

I drained and filled my tranny 3 times, got about 4 quarts out per try, but mine is an XJR with the Merc tranny with a drain plug. I made my own dipstick out of a choke cable housing. My fluid at 60K was very dark.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...service-63089/


Also, check your timing chain tensioners ASAP! This is VERY important!

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...rs-done-62439/

Nice looking car! We have the same rims.

Vector

 

I bought my rims aftermarket, they are the XJR rims
The date code on the motor says it was made 3 days after they started installing the upgraded tensioners. At some point I will check them though...

 

I just change on my XJR

got the MB 722 dipstick on ebay

and also the MB 5 speed ATF from ebay seller below ,he got the best deal for me so far,it took 7 quarts,
ajessepoo



and filter and gasket from partgeek.com


about 100 UDS all kit plus your and mechanic labor ,even me could do it

 

The coolant from Jaguar is not "premixed" - so you need to pick up some distilled water. I just drain the radiator and take a look at what comes out -- look in the recovery tank to see if it is clean ....mine was fine .... no flush ...refill.

The XJR transmission uses a different fluid then the non SC cars.


Both transmissions use fluid with many additives -- The fluid is designed to be highly detergent and to hold suspended particles ........... so by design the fluid will look dirty in short order ....... You really can't go by the color.

Both transmissions need to have the correct fluid at the correct level. Having the fluid level properly checked at some point would probably be a good idea .... I have had mine checked ....... original fluid at 55k.

I may change mine this summer. My mercedes wagon is at 100k and I may do them both at the same time since they have the same transmission and I have the correct fluid on hand.

 

The ZF recommended service life for the 5HP24 fluid (ESSO 71141) is 10 YEARS.

That is the only recommendation in the ZF repair manual.

bob gauff

 

Yes, the fluid comes as only 1/2 of the 50/50 mix. I did know that, but thank you for making sure. I will be doing the flush with distilled water, then add the last 5 quarts from the bottle I bought at the jag dealer.

 

If you have the same tranny issue that I had - leaking wire loom connector O-ring, you'll be replacing fluids before 10 years.
Mine made it 9 years though!

 

Some time ago someone was selling dipstick assemblies for the 5HP24 transmissions, to provide a dipstick where there wasn't one from the factory. Does anyone have actual experience with these dipstick assemblies? Would they recommend one?