A few weeks ago DrRob put up a post for anyone wanting a gearbox flush by Bodsy. I was toying with the idea of a flush over a filter change just as preventative maintenance and the opportunity presented itself so I signed up. Rob co-ordinated the arrival times and the work was carried out on his driveway. During the day there were 2 x 8 speed fullfat RRs’, 2 x 6 speed Discos and me. Bodsy & Rob were very organised chaps which made the day go very smoothly, but still taking the effort to do the work. My car is now 13 years old & on 61k with no gearbox issues. Whilst watching and chatting the day away with the other forum members we looked at the colour of the oil that had been dropped. Andy’s Disco was the dirtiest (he thought) having a 08 car with 150k as a daily driver. I managed to trump that!. The lowest mileage car of the day but the oldest was err black. I’m so glad I had it done with no regrets and a piece of mind for something mostly overlooked. The drive home was sublime in that you could not feel any of the gear changes, only a different engine tone and the Rev counter indicated a change.

If you’re thinking about it, get it done. A couple of photo’s from the day and thanks to Rob & Bodsy for the day.

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Top guys Bodsy and Rob

Shame i missed out due to other commitments but a good job well done by the looks of it  2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

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It's incredible how dirty the oil gets in some cars...

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Great write up Steve Pleasure to meet you and chat Rangies
Any difference felt on your return journey?
Ramps are Ian’s, not mine but am going to invest in some  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
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Buckster wrote:

Top guys Bodsy and Rob

Shame i missed out due to other commitments but a good job well done by the looks of it

I’m sure Ian could be persuaded to come back if we get you and a few others lined up...
8 speeds take a lot longer than 6 speeds.... thermostatic valve  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

DrRob wrote:

Great write up Steve Pleasure to meet you and chat Rangies
Any difference felt on your return journey?
Ramps are Ian’s, not mine but am going to invest in some

Oh yeah. I just pootle along nowadays and I’m mechanically sympathetic when everything is cold. But yes I did notice a vast improvement and I would have said it was seemless before the change!. Now the missus will be asleep even sooner

Steve. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Interested, if you get another group together. RRS 2012 HSE Lux Alive stage 1 remap. timed heater, General Grabbers.
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+ another in Norfolk

Snow White - do what I did and organise it yourself
2 of you already
Start a new thread on here and hopefully some more Norfolk folks will be interested.  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

I’m 5 minutes off the A17 in Lincolnshire so could get mine done on the way past (if that’s on the way that is). 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
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I don't mind driving distance to do something like this and any excuse I can find to go out in the new girl, then sounds good to me.

Thanks for the feedback Steve/Rob. I did say I fully expected you to feel a difference Steve

The thing with these excellent gearboxes, is that they are soooo good at adapting to compensate for wear and oil condition and all sorts of driving conditions, it means that when the oil isn’t changed, you just think it’s as smooth as it’s ever been. But after the gearbox has been flushed, it’s using nice slippery oil, not 10 litres of Guinness! So will run smoother and seem more gentle. It’s just the oil doing its’ job!

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I would be intrested in this sometime if possible please guys Rrs sport 2012 Orkney grey

I'm in. Ours could do with a fluid change.

One of you needs to put your hand up and organise it then
Just needs a driveway where 2 vehicles can park side by side.
Sort it and Bodsy will come  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975