RE: 5-spd man fluid change and clutch adjustment

From: dakota_5sp_v8 (Dakota_5sp_v8@zracer.com)
Date: Thu Dec 31 1998 - 12:08:43 EST


there isnt any clutch adjustments. Most 5sp owners' clutches enguage at the
top.

Joel

-----Original Message-----
From: Andre Mauboussin [mailto:andrem@cyberramp.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 8:04 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: 5-spd man fluid change and clutch adjustment

What a coincidence! I just had the lube changed in my NV3500 yesterday. I
have
54K miles on my 95 and I used the Mopar fluid. There is a noticeable
improvement
in shifting. Much easier and smoother engagement. I recall from previous
posts
that anyone who has tried to use any other lube (to include synthetics) has
had
major transmission problem soon afterwords. Does anyone know if there is a
free-play adustment on the clutch? I know its hydraulic, but I don't know if
there is any way to change the free-play. Thanks in advance and HAPPY NEW
YEAR
EVERYONE!!!

Andre Mauboussin
95 14.7@93.5mph

Rader wrote:

> > The NVx500 family manuals require synthetic lube, donīt they? Have you
> > maybe tried Redline synthetics instead of the Valvoline specīd fluid?
> > Someone earlier on the list had said heīd done that.
>
> I'd sure like to hear more about alternatives to the Mopar part #
> NVx500 lube, since it's a mighty pricey oil (didn't Sam P. pay $15/quart
> a couple of years ago?). Even though there's no factory recommended
> change interval, I wouldn't mind changing it out at some point.
>
> I'm not all that willing to ignore the factory on this one, unless
there's
> a lot of positive track record for an alternative fluid.
>
> Ron



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