Re: IML: 81 trans burn smell

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Just speculating, but if your fluid loss is greater, when the engine is running, that means it's a pressure loss.The oil cooler lines, and worse the input shaft seal are under pressure when the engine is running.The cooler lines are no big issue, however the input-shaft seal requires transmission removal.It also seems that, with discolored, burnt fluid , and several slipping events, I suspect clutch and band damage.When the trans. is removed, be sure to replace the freeze plugs on the back of the engine block.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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> From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > Your Welcome Matt ! 
> > 
> > Btw, this site has loads of interesting stuff. I am looking right now for 
> > some nice stuff for under my Christmas tree :) 
> > 
> > All the best, 
> > 
> > Robert 
> > 
> > 
> > Op Di, 5 december, 2006 9:51 am, schreef Matthew Gill: 
> > > Well well!! Doesn't that look sharp! It even says Torqueflite right 
> > > on it, thanks!! I was looking at expensive ones for around $200 ... but for 
> > > $25, why not? I can't imagine any reason why the more 
> > > expensive one would be any better. 
> > > 
> > > Thanks for that link! 
> > > Matt 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Dec 5, 2006, at 1:41 AM, Rob van der Es wrote: 
> > > 
> > > 
> &
> gt; >> Hi Matthew, 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> Buying a deeper pan won't hurt for sure, but on the other hand.. 
> > >> Why wouldn't Chrysler have done that when they assembled the car many 
> > >> years ago? 
> > >> 
> > >> The burning smell is definetely an indication that your fluid has 
> > >> overheated and with regard to that: have you checked the lines that are 
> > >> running to the transmission oil cooler? I am talking about the lower 
> > >> part of your radiator, the transmission fluid lines may be blocked you 
> > >> see. Just a thought. 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> But with regard to your question, I think your theory is right. A 
> > >> deeper pan holds more fluid, and more fluid has a better cooling effect. 
> > >> 
> > >> I think those deeper pans are ment for cars that are used in heavy 
> > >&
> gt; traffic with many stops and low speeds (like a taxi for e.g.), at low 
> > >> speeds the cooling effect of the air won't do much to cool the pan with 
> > >> fluid. It might also be wise to use a deeper pan when you frequently use 
> > >> the car for towing a trailer. 
> > >> 
> > >> You will find a nice one here: http://www.440source.com/trans.htm 
> > >> And it won't cost you an arm an a leg! (about $25), it looks great 
> > >> (chrome) and just because it looks that great (and having a better 
> > >> cooling capacity) I am thinking about it to get one myself :) 
> > >> 
> > >> Good luck, 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> Robert 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> Op Di, 5 december, 2006 9:24 am, schreef Matthew Gill: 
> > >> 
> > >>> Well, 
> > >>> 
> > >>>
> ; 
> > >>> 
> > >>> I think i may have caught my trans before any serious issues. I've 
> > >>> done a google search about having a burn smell, and brown looking trans 
> > >>> fluid. It may just appear that way because it's old, and maybe the 
> > >>> burnt fluid is recent because of the leak and it being low, thus 
> > >>> causing increased temperature etc. 
> > >>> 
> > >>> Hopefully it's OK mechanically. Like i said, i haven't heard any 
> > >>> noises out of the trans, so i'll just have the pan removed, new gasket 
> > >>> & 
> > >>> filter etc, and fresh fluid put in. 
> > >>> 
> > >>> I've seen different trans fluid pans online that are larger and 
> > >>> deeper, and hold more fluid. Apparently, having that will allow you to 
> > >>> hold more fluid, and it's supposed to keep ev
> erything running cooler. 
> > >>> Is this a 
> > >>> good idea? I'm considering getting one. 
> > >>> 
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