Patrol GQ Auto - RE4R03A - Missing Gears Diagnosis and Repair
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So the gearbox has been in now for a couple of weeks and 500k's or so. It's a completely different vehicle now with smooth changes. Took it for a run up to Lancelin from Perth and back and it didn't miss a beat!
Would I do it again? Yes, for sure. Although I now have a lot of respect for the gearbox mechanics around (especially the auto fellas), I reckon when you have an old truck you should know it inside out and, if you have the time, fix it yourself if you can. I wouldn't say it was hard to do but it does take a lot of time. My girlfriend felt like a widow at times so be warned a project like this (especially a month after you bought the vehicle!) could cost you more than you bargain for!
I rebuilt mine to completely standard spec. I will be adding a temperature gauge in the very near future and probably a nomad valve body shortly after that but for now I am happy with having all the gears again! Hopefully will get many more k's out of the old truck yet!
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