Fantastic deal for all automatic owners!

DMGRS · 24th December 2018, 14:35

We're all aware that the Jatco JF506E gearbox is a fantastic piece of machinery, and normally trundles along with the minimum of fuss - the only 2 real weak spots being the reverse piston (all affected have probably failed and been repaired by now) and the 2/4 Brake Duty Solenoid.

I sell these solenoids by the bucket load - and a supplier we use for them has piped up and offered us a batch of 200 at a discount rate. They ordered a few too many from their supplier, so thought they'd pass some cheer on to us (and maybe hide the mistake before the gaffer finds out, who knows!)

Anyway, a long story short - we're offering them for £34.99 instead of the usual £73.99, but only for the next 200 sold. They're in stock, and ready to go (however please bear in mind that we aren't posting much until the New Year now).

I've had to change this on 2 out of my 5 Rover 75 and MG ZT automatics; the part is common to all automatic models (petrol and diesel) apart from the R75 V8.

Changing the part is fairly simple if you're a DIY enthusiast - I did mine on the driveway. I did a How To here:
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=188690

If you're a very long-term owner, I'd recommend one for the shelf. This is one of those niggly parts which is probably going to end up going up in price as the number of JF506E gearboxes on the road drops off, so worth keeping hold of.
Info and ordering here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...mission-jf506e

roverbarmy · 24th December 2018, 20:02

Ordered. Gasket next!

snowman · 24th December 2018, 22:21

Where do you get the gasket from and have you got a part number
Thanks Paul

handyjackdaniels · 25th December 2018, 16:35

Ordered. Thanks Mat.

snowman · 25th December 2018, 17:11

Thanks all ordered
Regards Paul

roverbarmy · 25th December 2018, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowman

Where do you get the gasket from and have you got a part number
Thanks Paul

I don't know but I shall be looking!

tantallon · 25th December 2018, 20:23

http://www.sussexautos.co.uk/jatco.php

DMGRS · 25th December 2018, 20:30

The rebuild guide I had to hand recently (and the forum post from another marque I followed when doing the work) suggests no gasket is used - mine certainly seemed to just be a liquid seal, and hadn't been apart previously (to my knowledge).

I used a very (very!) small bead of instant gasket, and to date (many tens of thousands of miles later) it's still holding up absolutely fine.

Bear in mind that instant gasket in any significant quantity within the gear oil wouldn't be good - so use as small of an amount as possible.

Gaskets do exist for the JF506E gearbox, though - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Jaguar...SMu-:rk:1:pf:0

Dorchester2 · 25th December 2018, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

Gaskets do exist for the JF506E gearbox, though - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Jaguar...SMu-:rk:1:pf:0

Here is the answer I got for mine:
"This item doesn't fit Rover 75 1999 RJ [1999-2005] Saloon 2.5 V6 2497ccm 175HP 129KW (Petrol)."

DMGRS · 25th December 2018, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorchester2

Here is the answer I got for mine:
"This item doesn't fit Rover 75 1999 RJ [1999-2005] Saloon 2.5 V6 2497ccm 175HP 129KW (Petrol)."

The eBay compatibility charts are about as useful as a snake in a bottom kicking contest - try a Land Rover Freelander of similar vintage (TD4) and it shows as compatible. The gearbox is identical

24th December 2018, 14:35	#1
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Fantastic deal for all automatic owners! We're all aware that the Jatco JF506E gearbox is a fantastic piece of machinery, and normally trundles along with the minimum of fuss - the only 2 real weak spots being the reverse piston (all affected have probably failed and been repaired by now) and the 2/4 Brake Duty Solenoid. I sell these solenoids by the bucket load - and a supplier we use for them has piped up and offered us a batch of 200 at a discount rate. They ordered a few too many from their supplier, so thought they'd pass some cheer on to us (and maybe hide the mistake before the gaffer finds out, who knows!) Anyway, a long story short - we're offering them for £34.99 instead of the usual £73.99, but only for the next 200 sold. They're in stock, and ready to go (however please bear in mind that we aren't posting much until the New Year now). I've had to change this on 2 out of my 5 Rover 75 and MG ZT automatics; the part is common to all automatic models (petrol and diesel) apart from the R75 V8. Changing the part is fairly simple if you're a DIY enthusiast - I did mine on the driveway. I did a How To here: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=188690 If you're a very long-term owner, I'd recommend one for the shelf. This is one of those niggly parts which is probably going to end up going up in price as the number of JF506E gearboxes on the road drops off, so worth keeping hold of. Info and ordering here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...mission-jf506e __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

24th December 2018, 20:02	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Ordered. Gasket next! __________________ Oil in my veins!

25th December 2018, 16:35	#4
handyjackdaniels Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 v6 in firefrost red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Letchworth Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 383 Thanked 121 Times in 106 Posts	Ordered. Thanks Mat. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

25th December 2018, 20:30	#8
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	The rebuild guide I had to hand recently (and the forum post from another marque I followed when doing the work) suggests no gasket is used - mine certainly seemed to just be a liquid seal, and hadn't been apart previously (to my knowledge). I used a very (very!) small bead of instant gasket, and to date (many tens of thousands of miles later) it's still holding up absolutely fine. Bear in mind that instant gasket in any significant quantity within the gear oil wouldn't be good - so use as small of an amount as possible. Gaskets do exist for the JF506E gearbox, though - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Jaguar...SMu-:rk:1:pf:0 __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

24th December 2018, 22:21	#3
snowman Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: birmingham Posts: 123 Thanks: 107 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts	Where do you get the gasket from and have you got a part number Thanks Paul

25th December 2018, 17:11	#5
snowman Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: birmingham Posts: 123 Thanks: 107 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts	Thanks all ordered Regards Paul

25th December 2018, 20:23	#7
tantallon Gets stuck in ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Peterborough Posts: 597 Thanks: 386 Thanked 316 Times in 144 Posts	http://www.sussexautos.co.uk/jatco.php