D5 auto box watering

vince1 · Oct 15th, 2010, 18:03

My sister has been told that the reason her D5 gearbox broke is that a compenent of the water system leaks in to the box and when it boils it wrecks the box. Look for €2,500 to fix. He says its a common problem with them. Does this sound right as it doesn't to me. Its a XC90 2003 D5 diesel.
Thanks

400-ascona · Oct 15th, 2010, 18:09

The gearbox oil is cooled by part of the radiator. It does happen that they leak and oil/water mix. Seems cheap if the fix includes gearbox rebuild. Check the drive shafts aren't leaking grease into the gearbox.

Sportwag · Oct 15th, 2010, 20:56

I wasn't aware that this was a common problem with D5 Geartronic boxes (and even if you had purchased an aftermarket warranty, it is unlikely to pay out if the failure is caused by a leak)

Seems like a cheap repair - is this for a second hand gearbox?

Oct 15th, 2010, 18:03	#1
vince1 New Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2010 14:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Drogheda	D5 auto box watering My sister has been told that the reason her D5 gearbox broke is that a compenent of the water system leaks in to the box and when it boils it wrecks the box. Look for €2,500 to fix. He says its a common problem with them. Does this sound right as it doesn't to me. Its a XC90 2003 D5 diesel. Thanks

Oct 15th, 2010, 18:09	#2
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 15:30 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	The gearbox oil is cooled by part of the radiator. It does happen that they leak and oil/water mix. Seems cheap if the fix includes gearbox rebuild. Check the drive shafts aren't leaking grease into the gearbox. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Oct 15th, 2010, 20:56	#3
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	I wasn't aware that this was a common problem with D5 Geartronic boxes (and even if you had purchased an aftermarket warranty, it is unlikely to pay out if the failure is caused by a leak) Seems like a cheap repair - is this for a second hand gearbox?

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