Auto box losing drive

Dansrockin · 12th November 2012, 19:02

Hi, I have been offered a 1999 2.0v6 auto for a low price and as I'm missing 75 ownership, I'm tempted!
It's in very good condition in and out, it's a club spec so no lovely leather but I can cope with that! It's done 131k and the cam belts were done last year at 115k.
The only prob is that the seller was driving it the other day, and it lost drive from the auto box. He went out to try it he next day after being towed back, and it drove a couple of hundred yards before losing drive again.
He's selling it as spares or repair, and I wondered if it might be an easy fix or could it end up being a money pit?
He's asking £450 for it but I think I could get it lower as he wants it gone.
Worth a punt?
Thanks
Dan

beinet1 · 12th November 2012, 19:50

It migth be a case similar to mine???
Take a look here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=122171

cargocar · 13th November 2012, 11:23

Being blunt - a lot of spanner work to repair the autobox, plus cost of parts and fluid maybe over £200, plus anything else, and it will be expensive to run.
As scap the engine is worth something plus all the bits and bobs. IMO better to buy an SE as the 'toys' cruise, heated seats, parking sensors etc are worth paying out for.

kaiser · 13th November 2012, 11:37

It could be a simple case of too low oil.

Too low oil can be caused by a ruptured oil pipe. On some 1.8, there is radiator for the autobox under the front right fender, right in the corner. The pipes for the oil are made of aluminium and can easily rupture if they touch steel.

I don't know if that could be the case here, but I would check the oil level and check for leaks if low.

That could be a cheap fix.

cargocar · 13th November 2012, 15:15

If you fancy swapping botton rear arms, this is at Manchester on Gumtree.
guntrovrt.jpg
Rotted thru and broken.

ProfDave · 13th November 2012, 16:59

ATF is a starter; there are also lots of threads on replacing the solenoids too (I guess a T4 would indicate the latter). If its a nice spec car for peanuts could be worth it in parts

Dansrockin · 13th November 2012, 22:27

He's told me its had a gearbox service in the last year so I'm guessing the fluid should be ok, which leads me to think it could be more costly than a simple oil change. To be honest I think it would end up costing too much to get it sorted, if it was a Connie or a different engine then it could be worth it, but having had a 2.0 v6 auto before I know how costly they are to run, and it would need to be a nice car to counter that!
Never mind, I'm sure ill get back behind the wheel of a 75 one day!

12th November 2012, 19:02	#1
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	Auto box losing drive Hi, I have been offered a 1999 2.0v6 auto for a low price and as I'm missing 75 ownership, I'm tempted! It's in very good condition in and out, it's a club spec so no lovely leather but I can cope with that! It's done 131k and the cam belts were done last year at 115k. The only prob is that the seller was driving it the other day, and it lost drive from the auto box. He went out to try it he next day after being towed back, and it drove a couple of hundred yards before losing drive again. He's selling it as spares or repair, and I wondered if it might be an easy fix or could it end up being a money pit? He's asking £450 for it but I think I could get it lower as he wants it gone. Worth a punt? Thanks Dan

12th November 2012, 19:50	#2
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	It migth be a case similar to mine??? Take a look here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=122171

13th November 2012, 11:23	#3
cargocar Gets stuck in rover 75 tourer auto 2001 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: barnsley S75 6DR Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Being blunt - a lot of spanner work to repair the autobox, plus cost of parts and fluid maybe over £200, plus anything else, and it will be expensive to run. As scap the engine is worth something plus all the bits and bobs. IMO better to buy an SE as the 'toys' cruise, heated seats, parking sensors etc are worth paying out for.

13th November 2012, 11:37	#4
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	It could be a simple case of too low oil. Too low oil can be caused by a ruptured oil pipe. On some 1.8, there is radiator for the autobox under the front right fender, right in the corner. The pipes for the oil are made of aluminium and can easily rupture if they touch steel. I don't know if that could be the case here, but I would check the oil level and check for leaks if low. That could be a cheap fix.

13th November 2012, 15:15	#5
cargocar Gets stuck in rover 75 tourer auto 2001 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: barnsley S75 6DR Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you fancy swapping botton rear arms, this is at Manchester on Gumtree. guntrovrt.jpg Rotted thru and broken.

13th November 2012, 16:59	#6
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	ATF is a starter; there are also lots of threads on replacing the solenoids too (I guess a T4 would indicate the latter). If its a nice spec car for peanuts could be worth it in parts

13th November 2012, 22:27	#7
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	He's told me its had a gearbox service in the last year so I'm guessing the fluid should be ok, which leads me to think it could be more costly than a simple oil change. To be honest I think it would end up costing too much to get it sorted, if it was a Connie or a different engine then it could be worth it, but having had a 2.0 v6 auto before I know how costly they are to run, and it would need to be a nice car to counter that! Never mind, I'm sure ill get back behind the wheel of a 75 one day!