"Klicking" noise when first moving off

billonthehill693 · 27th November 2007, 05:56

Hi all,
Have 75 Conn. 2ltr V6 auto, location Woodford Essex. For some time now, and more noticeable in cold weather, there is a moderately loud klicking or ticking noise as soon as I move off after first starting. It's only audible for about a minute and only starts when I engage the auto box, never in neutral. Another thing is it never happens when the engine is warm, always only on the first start when cold.
I've done 69000 mls and never had the transmission fluid changed, I was advised when it was due by my sevice dealer that doing so can cause problems and to quote " if there's no gear change problems leave well alone ".
Would very much appreciate advice on this one.

Thanks as usuall for any help,

Bill

Dave Goody · 27th November 2007, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by billonthehill693@hotmail.

Hi all,
Have 75 Conn. 2ltr V6 auto, location Woodford Essex. For some time now, and more noticeable in cold weather, there is a moderately loud klicking or ticking noise as soon as I move off after first starting. It's only audible for about a minute and only starts when I engage the auto box, never in neutral. Another thing is it never happens when the engine is warm, always only on the first start when cold.
I've done 69000 mls and never had the transmission fluid changed, I was advised when it was due by my sevice dealer that doing so can cause problems and to quote " if there's no gear change problems leave well alone ".
Would very much appreciate advice on this one.

Thanks as usuall for any help,

Bill

The 1st thing is to change your dealer

2nd change your transmission fluid
and see if an improvement

Neil Coupland · 27th November 2007, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by billonthehill693@hotmail.

Hi all,

I've done 69000 mls and never had the transmission fluid changed, I was advised when it was due by my sevice dealer that doing so can cause problems and to quote " if there's no gear change problems leave well alone ".
Would very much appreciate advice on this one.

Thanks as usuall for any help,

Bill

:SHOCKED:That is shocking advice, in other words they don't want to do it. They should have been honest and said so.

Mine is a manual box so I can't speak from first hand experience, but there are plenty of threads on here that indicate the benefits of changing the fluid more regularly than the MGR recommendations.

JohnDotCom · 27th November 2007, 16:56

Auto box oil should be changed and with the correct stuff only.
Do a search loads of posts on this.
I change mine every 60,000 miles, or you can leave it up to 4 years I believe if mileage not this high. (again stated elsewhere).

27th November 2007, 05:56	#1
billonthehill693 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodford Bridge Essex Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Klicking" noise when first moving off Hi all, Have 75 Conn. 2ltr V6 auto, location Woodford Essex. For some time now, and more noticeable in cold weather, there is a moderately loud klicking or ticking noise as soon as I move off after first starting. It's only audible for about a minute and only starts when I engage the auto box, never in neutral. Another thing is it never happens when the engine is warm, always only on the first start when cold. I've done 69000 mls and never had the transmission fluid changed, I was advised when it was due by my sevice dealer that doing so can cause problems and to quote " if there's no gear change problems leave well alone ". Would very much appreciate advice on this one. Thanks as usuall for any help, Bill

27th November 2007, 16:56	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Auto box oil should be changed and with the correct stuff only. Do a search loads of posts on this. I change mine every 60,000 miles, or you can leave it up to 4 years I believe if mileage not this high. (again stated elsewhere).