Hydraulic Noise

[Mugzee]

Originally Posted by The_Laird

Mine's silent. Get the fluid levels checked PDQ.

Fluid level is correct. Checked twice. It drives the same and makes the same noises as it did before the service. It's only gone into limp mode once. I originally thought the slightly harsh shifting and the hydraulic noise was due to a partially blocked filter but evidently that wasn't the case as it is exactly the same and the fluid and the filter that came out was pretty clean.

It only makes the noise when the box is up to operating temperature and not when cold. I'll probably take it to a transmission specialist to see if they can diagnose the problem. It may be to do with the valve body and if so will be fixable without removing the transmission itself.

On the flip side it may go on like this for 1000's of miles. Would be nice to get a positive diagnosis though.

To be honest I like the fact that the car is an on-going project. Working on it is the only way you can really get to know it. Next things to do are change the torque support mount, sort the headlamp washer system and fit an exhaust system. I'm especially looking forward to the last one!