Re: IML: Doing a trans tune up by myself

[Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx>]

Hm, good call. I was told that for a rear-wheel drive car, it's  
easier to reverse onto the ramps, rather than drive up onto them. The  
mechanic sounded pretty certain that it should work OK, but maybe the  
jack stands would be a better idea anyways, since that way i could  
hold the car by the frame, if i need to do any work with the  
suspension etc.

And what about a sealer on the gasket? Do you mean some type of fluid  
to dip the gasket in or something, as a sealer?

Matt

On Dec 5, 2006, at 10:22 PM, Kenyon Wills wrote:

> --- Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > So, i think i'll pick up those ramps, the filter and
> > gasket, and i'm
> > even considering buying one of those fancy chrome
> > transmission pans
> > instead of the plain one, for 25 bucks.
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> You may get way more mileage out of a jack and 4
> jack-stands.  The ramps are not always easy to get
> under the rear wheels due to clearance.
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> The jack-stand setup also allows you to work on your
> wheels in the future too....
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> Careful not to overtighten the pan bolts when you
> reinstall - once one is stripped, you're in a world of
> hurt - ask me how I know..... Check tightening
> parameters/torque specs before re-assembly.  Look at a
> sealer on the gasket too?
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> If the system has no drain plug, have a big catch
> basin, as the fluid will spill out as you remove the
> pan and make a mess if you're not prepared for it.
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> This should be a rewarding experience - Go For It!
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> The chrome pan won't make much of a difference unless
> it's a deep one.  The deep ones make a difference if
> you're towing or some-such, and the deep aluminum pan
> with the cooling fins is the best, but they're $50+.
> I'd stick to stock, myself...
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