Re: RE: trans install

From: Gary Hedlin (ghedlin@theramp.net)
Date: Thu Apr 08 2004 - 21:34:14 EDT


Yup... Gonna do all that fun stuff!!

I figure for the extra $40, I'ld rather change the seals rather than just
check them. It's just stupid not to!!

Gary

On 4/8/04 5:52 PM, in article 000001c41dbb$e08fb220$020aa8c0@system, ""Bernd
D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> 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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