[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Ajs_435d

Interesting I work in Warwick is this chap still going?

I believe so.
https://www.olympiamotors.co.uk/
Access from the Ricoh side.

[Bachu1]

Hi Soul_glo,

Sorry to revive an old thread,

How much did Jas charge yo for the gearbox oil change?

A few off the PH forum recommended Stephens Engineering. I e-mailed and they wanted to speak over the phone to discuss things properly so I will call when I have a minute.

I think it will be cheaper to have it done in the UK but from someone who knows their stuff.

The closest I can think of to Leicester is Coventry. When I lived in Warwick I used Olympia Motors (chap named Jas). I supplied oil. He supplied the pan and filter kit. This was around 5 years ago.

I used Liqui Moly oil. Fantastic oil. Makes things a lot smoother especially when cold. No issues. I believe it may also be used in Mercs.

It is a straight forward process. You get your engine up to temp. The gearbox needs to be a specific temp for the best drain. They tilt the car and let it drip out over a few hours. Then when changed each gear is held for a certain amount of time. Gearbox adaptation are reset and off you go gently. It took around 4 hours.
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[Bigdmf]

VMTP in Cannock are a ZF specialist. This is what they quoted me ‘ To service your ZF transmission on your BMW which includes , sump/filter kit, transmission fluid, reset clutch adaptions and labour is £340.00+vat’

[Bachu1]

That's a good price Bigdmf,

i googled zf gearbox service and VMTP did pop up,

[Bigdmf]

Originally Posted by Bachu1

That's a good price Bigdmf,

i googled zf gearbox service and VMTP did pop up,

This was only in July this year so still current.

[Bachu1]

Good to know, Thanks

[rosstin]

Should be able to find a local garage here:

https://aftermarket.zf.com/go/en/aft...twork/#/result

Got a recent quote of £380 + vat from my nearest one. Not booked it in yet as they want it overnight which is a bit of a ball ache.

[SantaEugence]

Buy the kit yourself and just pay for the labour, autodoc do it for £160 odd most of the time. Garages I've spoken with have all quoted £250-300 just for the parts and were quite surprised when I said I could get it for that cheap myself

[Bachu1]

Any links for the kit???

[SantaEugence]

Originally Posted by Bachu1

Any links for the kit???

This is the one for my car (2014 330d) -

Hey, check out ZF GETRIEBE Parts Kit, automatic transmission oil change in the AUTODOC app https://m.autodoc.co.uk/zf-getriebe/8824048

Currently £162.79 if you order from the app. I've seen it as low as £147 this week and as high as £210. Price fluctuates delay but usually at least once a week it's around the £160 mark.

[Bachu1]

Thank you

[Bachu1]

Originally Posted by Bachu1

Hi Soul_glo,

Sorry to revive an old thread,

How much did Jas charge yo for the gearbox oil change?

A few off the PH forum recommended Stephens Engineering. I e-mailed and they wanted to speak over the phone to discuss things properly so I will call when I have a minute.

I think it will be cheaper to have it done in the UK but from someone who knows their stuff.

The closest I can think of to Leicester is Coventry. When I lived in Warwick I used Olympia Motors (chap named Jas). I supplied oil. He supplied the pan and filter kit. This was around 5 years ago.

I used Liqui Moly oil. Fantastic oil. Makes things a lot smoother especially when cold. No issues. I believe it may also be used in Mercs.

It is a straight forward process. You get your engine up to temp. The gearbox needs to be a specific temp for the best drain. They tilt the car and let it drip out over a few hours. Then when changed each gear is held for a certain amount of time. Gearbox adaptation are reset and off you go gently. It took around 4 hours.
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Did you see them preform all things you said? Ie: got the box to temp and held all gears etc??

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by Bachu1

Good to know, Thanks

Used those guys myself to service my box last year - decent enough, job done while I waited.

For what it’s worth they’re the guys that Car SOS use.

[Bachu1]

Originally Posted by Kal101

Used those guys myself to service my box last year - decent enough, job done while I waited.

For what it’s worth they’re the guys that Car SOS use.

Did the box feel any different once done?

[Bachu1]

Just spoke to Jas from Olympia motors, I used to go college with him, i will be going with him, getting the kit myself and then they carrying out the work.

Thanks for everyone's advice.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by Bachu1

Did the box feel any different once done?

Hard to say really.

For me it was more about preventative maintenance- as I’m planning to keep the car for a bit plus he’s got a remap.

[Bachu1]

Originally Posted by Kal101

Hard to say really.

For me it was more about preventative maintenance- as I’m planning to keep the car for a bit plus he’s got a remap.

Coolio