I took the pan off the auto trans today and I'm not happy Jan... First bad news was finding out that all but 2 of the bolts on the pan could be undone with my fingers... then I found there was no gasket either! That explains why there was fluids leaking all over my floor recently. Then I saw the colour of the fluid draining out... Finished getting the pan off, etc and here's what lies beneath: So what do I do from here?
The gasket is still stuck to the pan, you can see it in the pics. It is not unusual for a trans that is overdue for a service to have that ammount of debris on the magnet. Is it slipping, not shifting or have any vibrations in it?
Slipping when it's hot/warm. Still has drive if you manually shift down a gear or take your foot off the throttle. So is there a difference between a 'service' and a 'rebuild'?
A service is just a flush, filter and new fluid. A rebuild is just that, rebuilt internals back to factory spec. Spend a few dollars on a service kit and fluid, may just be enough to stop it slipping. Fluid is dextron 3, it takes about 6-7 litres when doing a service, filter kit is fk1552 for a tt i think.
Doesn't a service also include adjusting bands? I've assisted with a service on a Falcon and part of that service included adjusting bands.
Doesn't look pretty Keiran You could try a flush and refill, a pro-job to do properly, but I fear you'll need to invest in a re-build @ ~$2.5k or a 2nd hand tranny @ ~$500. Most importantly, fit an aftermarket cooler, as the rad cooling is insufficient and likely to be partially blocked with friction material (a major cause of failure).
Right - new fluid, new thicker engine oil and filter, took her for a spin... can't tell if it's fixed it till Saturday I guess when I drive up to Sandgate for the dyno day. One thing's for sure, she doesn't slip in 1st ! I'm probably gonna look for someone selling a recently rebuilt trans, otherwise it's a rebuild/conversion I guess Oh and I heated up the strainer while drying it which dislodged an awful lot of 3-5mm round chips of my precious gearbox so I'm guessing she hasn't got much longer to go...
Well I just gave it a thrashing then and she's holding up fine.... But if I don't run her, what am I gonna run? My Yaris?
Hahahaah you're most welcome to, although I'm undecided as to whether to run or not. The drive up there will give me an idea I guess.
one word, kiz .... NO ...!!!!! take the advice of CHRISPY ... a most knowledgeable lad ...(oops, THAT word again ..!!!)
Since mines off the road I'll bring my sisters Yaris too, you and I can show those TT boys who's got power.
So, heating the oil strainer and shaking it again= Lots of little bits all over the floor. ^^^ that's just a bit of what came out Some after shots of the cleanup...
