Failed RE4 after upgrades.

[stevemc181]

I run a warmed 150kw TD42T in front of my RE4 with stock TB45E J6 TC and Nomad valve body. I tow 2.7t caravan no problem.
I rebuilt a spare RE4 years ago with extra clutches but it’s still sitting on the shelf waiting for the current one to give up.

If I had to guess I’d say something wasn’t put back together properly but it’s likely to not be anyone’s fault as usual..

Everything I’ve researched prior to doing the turbo/intake etc mods, indicated it should be no problems with a JD trans stage 2 valve body, destalled converter from Allfast in WA and a HD Flexplate. The trans hadn’t been put under any sort of hard driving in the short time since it was done.

When it went, the missus and I both heard a distinct thud from the transmission and I can only assume somethings let go internally. It immediately dropped out of overdrive and I pulled up within 1k or 2 in a safe spot off the highway. The wait to find out what’s gone wrong is driving me nuts! I looked at my trip log of the day it went and my average speed was 100.9km with a max speed of 122kph briefly when I overtook a road train. When it let go it was only on light throttle maintaining cruising speed at 110kph. We were loaded up, but not towing anything.

My concern now is finding out the damage and how quickly we can get it repaired. I’m at the mercy now of the workshop and just hope they are honest in their findings if it’s due to incorrect assembly or faulty parts etc.