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eBay. Authentic ZF kit under product number 1068 298 044. Also replaced the metatronic sleeve (known to leak and was pulling it out as part of the job), ZF valve body sleeves, and transmission plan with the trans filter all for the ZF 6HP19 transmission. I also needed 5 liters of ZF Lifeguard 6 fluid but understand Maxlife works for a fraction of the cost. Total was about $650 US with that expensive fluid and it took about 5 hours.
I went with a steel trans pan because it has a replaceable filter and is easier to install/remove. The ZF transmission pan requires removing a crossmember and jacking up the engine/trans because the filter is built in. I followed guides on this site to hack saw the plastic neck of the old filter so I didn't have to do all that, then swapped with an "upgrade" pan + separate filter. Much easier, but a really messy job no matter the parts. I have to do it again on my 2011 range because it takes a few seconds to get into reverse. Problems getting into gear are usually the $50 valve body sleeves, but might as well swap the rest while doing the job. That fluid is liquid gold.
Thank you for the details, I'm ordering everything and do the transmission service.
Fluid is expensive yes, still looking around for best place to buy it here in Canada.. other parts that you stated as easy to find only. Also check a very good video o youtube where I could have a visual look at parts you are talking about. Thank you
