ZF 6HP Transmission Pan/Fluid + Mechatronic Seals & Sleeve Replacement

In this episode of Project Cheapskate I embark on the challenge of getting the car moving. Last episode we got our $500 X5 running but with a trans leak it didn't want to shift and was slipping. I'll be replacing the trans pan/filter combo, dropping the mechatronic unit, and replacing the seals with a kit from FCP Euro. This got our transmission shifting like a dream. I was lucky there was no damage due to the low fluid.
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[@user-zf6dj3hw6q]

So glad the transmission is shifting well!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I was beyond excited when we went for the drive.

[@MrJILWAYA]

enjoyed watching your video! very informative and will explained👍🏻 good luck with your upcoming projects.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you. I’m finally making progress on this car.

[@zanastumasonis]

pan bolts are T27 torx? thanks for the great video

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Yes they are

[@samanthasfrugallife]

Nervous laugh😂😂😂

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Sometimes you have to laugh the fear away.