filling the tranny
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filling the tranny
So the engine is back in the car, along with the transmission. I noticed that there are two places to put oil into the tranny, which one do i fill? can i get away with just filling one? i dont have the correct tool to remove one of the plugs.
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Actually, BOTH are fill plugs. There are 2 drain plugs and 2 fill plugs. To really do the job right, you need to fully drain the tranny, remove both fill plugs, fill until oil comes out of one of the holes, then close that up and fill the other hole until it's full.
There's kind of a "wall" in the transmission, that's why they put 2 fill plugs and 2 drain plugs in there.
If you don't have the right tool, go get one . It's a T-50 Torx, you can buy just that Torx bit that goes on a socket wrench at most auto parts places. Never turn down an opportunity to buy tools .
Dale
There's kind of a "wall" in the transmission, that's why they put 2 fill plugs and 2 drain plugs in there.
If you don't have the right tool, go get one . It's a T-50 Torx, you can buy just that Torx bit that goes on a socket wrench at most auto parts places. Never turn down an opportunity to buy tools .
Dale
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Well, the "two plugs" thing is a leftover from my FC days - TurboII's had 2 fill plugs, and you had to do both. I figure better safe than sorry.
Having the second hole open also makes things go easier - air can quickly escape through the second hole as you pump gear oil in to the first hole.
Dale
Having the second hole open also makes things go easier - air can quickly escape through the second hole as you pump gear oil in to the first hole.
Dale
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A pump can also be found at any boating supply store like West Marine. They sell them for filling the foot of an outboard engine with gear oil. I had one already for my boat. Screws right on top of the transmission fluid container, put the hose in the filler hole of the tranny, and then you just pump it like a soap dispensor. Easy as pie.
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It is a "Outboard Motor Lower Section Oil Pump"
It is made by PowerBuilt and is part number 648960. They are located in Long Beach California and their website is www.powerbuilttools.com or customer service number 1-800-423-3598.
I got all the info off the packaging the handpump came in. Hope this helps...
BTW... I purchased longer clear tubing from the local Home Depot. The tubing that comes with the hand pump isn't long enough.
L8R
It is made by PowerBuilt and is part number 648960. They are located in Long Beach California and their website is www.powerbuilttools.com or customer service number 1-800-423-3598.
I got all the info off the packaging the handpump came in. Hope this helps...
BTW... I purchased longer clear tubing from the local Home Depot. The tubing that comes with the hand pump isn't long enough.
L8R
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