Originally Posted by
poves
Sorry it took a while getting back to you.
Ok - I had the same symptoms , but it also developed into a slight clunk on the change.
Lost drive all of a sudden , then back again the next minute.
I changed the fluid twice in two weeks , but it was too late and the gearbox had completely b47753d itself up , there were bands and teeth everywhere when I stripped it.
The box is an aisin warner , and yes it has issues with the gearbox fluid and coolant mixing.
You can spot it a mile off as the fluid will look like strawberry milkshake , rather than dark red .
Vx did issue a recall , and mine had apparently had the seals replaced 2 years earlier.
It's my opinion that the box just is not suitable in the keeping of the 3.2 v6 power delivery/torque.
My advice would be don't pay too much money out at this point in time , as a full rebuild is in the region of £1800 .
Maybe look into a warranty , or look at trading the car on sharpish .
That's just my opinion / advice after the hassle I endured over 3 months with a 3.2 v6 on an 03 plate.
Good luck mate.
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