Thx mate.
Been reading a lot about the GM 5L40E gearbox and there is an awful lot of contradictory advice about refreshing fluid or not.
All i know is once i have done it then it will be changed at least every other year or second oil service.
Also going to get the suppimentary oil cooler for it as i do tow a rather large caravan with it......
(Incedently i was not towing it when it went. Was on my own going to work....awaits derogatory remarks about my waistline

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If i remember, i'll take photos along the way, in fact i'd better remember otherwise i will never get it back together correctly otherwise.....
Just got re-aquainted with my 525 TDS touring.. Insured, taxed and back on the road. At least i am not stranded anymore.