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Stupid Engine Removal Question of the Day: Drain the Tranny?
Hi all,
I am in the midst of preparing my 3.2 for the removal of the engine for oil leak fixes and CV boot repair. Since I am removing the engine and transmission together, do I have to drain the transmission fluid? It's not a big deal to do it and I may as well "upgrade" to Swepco or Delvac (sp?) but the tranny oil was changed right before I bought the car a little over a year ago so it certainly isn't in need of changing. What do you think? Michael
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01-09-2010, 03:27 PM
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no, no fluid will leak out but watch the oil lines on the engine.
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01-09-2010, 03:35 PM
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James,
When you say: "No, no fluid will leak", I assume you mean that the transmission will not leak in an engine drop? - Couldn't keep track of the negatives.
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that is correct. no fluid will leak during a drop.
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01-09-2010, 04:22 PM
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yes, no
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I say that jokingly but what I want to instill in you is that understanding how the process works when doing major work. Everyone on this forum loves to hand out information but knowing how things work makes these projects enjoyable. Before I pull anything off I try to find all the consequences of my actions prior to doing the work. Not jamming on you just learning on you, you say you are or have removed the CV joints. there bolted to the transmission so there is no way any fluid can leak out. See what i'm saying, knowing how all the parts work will make it a breeze. and it will make you more confident in your work. More people learn sooo much by doing it yourself than reading any book and that's what this post is all about.
Keep the questions coming and take pictures, were always here. lots of people look at that big hunk of a engine in the rear and shake there heads, few will attempt, some will do it, some will choke. It is those that do it that I salute and it's those pioneers that pass that knowledge along to the new ones coming up behind you. Thanks for "doing it"! Oh and go with Sweptco for the 915.
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01-09-2010, 04:53 PM
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Do not use Swepco! It is for 915 trans. A G50 needs Delvac or Redline or some other full synthetic.
If your trans is shifting well, no need to change it so soon.
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Thanks everyone!
James Brown: I understood what you had said in your first reply, thanks! Joe: Thanks for the info on the Delvac. I hadn't gotten that far in my research so this little tip will save me some time. Take care, Michael
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