Gents,

I came across some L405 technical documents and it says that earlier Euro5 cars had the 8HP70 gearbox, that was later upgraded to 8HP76, along with other minor changes. SDV8 in particular was also updated from 700nm to 740nm.

Per Google - "The ZF 8HP76 is a newer, more advanced version of the 8HP70, featuring updated materials, design enhancements, and different physical connections like oil cooler ports and bellhousing patterns for newer BMWs. Key upgrades in the 8HP76 include using 7075 aluminum, heat-treated and hard-anodized surfaces, and internal improvements for enhanced clutch cooling, oil evacuation, and clutch pack area, all leading to improved strength and performance. While the 8HP70 is a capable transmission, the 8HP76 represents a generational upgrade with physical and internal differences that make them incompatible without modification. "

Now, i am finding mixed information about this newer gearbox, and if it was added for Euro6 in late 2015, or with the 2018 facelift.

Any comments?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_8HP_transmission

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Yep, I've seen that

I am looking at the Tech Spec documents published on this page - https://media.landrover.com/vehicle/range-...21)?page=1

It seems to confirm that 8hp76 was installed starting with MY2019, replacing the old 8hp70.

I believe that the main differences are to do with the stop/start and 48V mild hybrid system with an internal electric fluid pump keeping it ready for an instant getaway. There is also a slight increase in the maximum torque capacity and firmware tuning.
Nothing to get particularly excited about.

Interim, for several years, some LR models used the 8HP75 from 2010-2017 if I understand correctly, so it wasn’t a jump from the more elderly ‘70 version, more of a progression. V6 Vogue - “Less is More” - less to go wrong!