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8 speed gearbox flush help - either Suffolk, Essex or Dorset

I am heading south in mid November and want to get the gearbox on my 8 speed D4 flushed. Can anyone please recommend somewhere where I can get this done? I am willing to travel within an hour of Ipswich or Bournemouth.

Thanks for your help!
  
Post #198737828th Sep 2018 4:04 pm
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Jamiehol
 


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Can’t help but interested as living in Ipswich also looking for recommendations for a gearbox flush
  
Post #198739228th Sep 2018 5:02 pm
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Broadfeilds in little Canfield essex

https://www.broadfieldsgarage.co.uk/
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Thanks for the nod Beno. I got in touch and this what they said : “At this moment in time no. Not sure anyone can at the min. The 8sp have a mechanical thermostat built into the system that will need bypassing not so anyone has cracked that yet”

Now I thought that some very innovative folk had sussed it- am I wrong??
  
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I’ve been doing 8 speed for a while, not a problem, you just need to know what you’re doing.
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D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling


Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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Post #198752529th Sep 2018 9:45 am
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That’s what I thought Bodsy! Still doesn’t solve the problem of where to get the ‘box flushed down south though!
  
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Well, if you take the M6 route south to Bournemouth, you’d not be far from me if that helps?
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D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling


Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here 
 
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Unfortunately we make the leap from John o Groats to Ipswich in one go so no time to stop anywhere on route.
  
Post #198760229th Sep 2018 4:13 pm
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So do I assume then that there are no companies or individuals in the whole of the south of England who can flush an 8 speed? Crying or Very sad

Sounds like a business opportunity for someone!!! Wink
  
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I'm in Essex and just did my own. Not by flushing but 2 stage drain and refill. It's made a big difference in performance.

Got to watch that drain plug though, over tighten it and your toast!

I used an adapted garden sprayer as a fluid pump.

Drain, fill, drive, drain, fill, drive, top out, done.
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Let me know your dates and postcodes and may be able to sort something.
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D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling


Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here 
 
Post #198784630th Sep 2018 5:50 pm
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I might be to get 2 or 3 folks interested in Hampshire. All 8 speeds....
Posted on sister forums for interest Thumbs Up
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Sorry to hijack this thread...

Bodsy, sent you a PM re 8 speed gearbox flush. Not sure what mileage to have it done.

According to your profile I'm only 18 miles away from you Thumbs Up
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Looking like sometime in January 2019...exact date and location tbc....
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Speak to Nick at Evans Garage, just up the road from me. He's done more than a few 8 speed flushes.

http://www.evansgarage-dorchester.co.uk/

Take the opportunity of a trip to Bovington Tank Museum, Lulworth Cove or Monkey world while you're here Thumbs Up
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