Thanks, I think my local NAPA has that...
Oh, I was also debating on a stall converter, but my question is would the
mopar 166k converter be too much for a V6??
Gary
On 4/9/04 5:55 AM, in article 001901c41e21$00fde5d0$020aa8c0@system, ""Bernd
D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Cleaning out the cooler and lines is easy:
>
> Either use "Kooler Clean" or Mineral spirits and rinse with either a
> non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner or Hexane. Do NOT use water.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gary
> Hedlin
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 8:34 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: trans install
>
>
>
> 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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