Yup...clean out the cooler lines, drain the converter, and fill with
ATF+4. (Definitely check the front seal though.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Patrick J.
Engram
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 4:58 PM
To: DML
Subject: DML: trans install
As someone else suggested, I would dump the fluid out of the torque
converter and fill it back up with new fluid. It will hold at least 3-4
quarts by itself. I would suggest to take a hard look at the front pump
seal on the transmission and the rear main seal on the motor. Now is a
good time to get them too. And, since you are going to drop the pan to
service it, adjust the bands (if they are adjustable), and think about a
deep sump pan or if nothing else install a drain plug in the trans pan
so you can drain it anytime you want.
Go with the new Mopar-specific trans fluid if compatible. I believe
you can upgrade any Mopar trans to the new style fluid. I'm sure Bernd
can give a definite answer to that.
Patrick
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