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Post by jhkaster on Aug 19, 2007 10:19:00 GMT -5
OK.. I don't have the best eye sight, but does the C4 transmission pan have a drain plug on it? I don't see it. My pan is now leaking and I need to replace the gasket (and filter now that I'll be in there).
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badmav70
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Post by badmav70 on Aug 19, 2007 10:31:58 GMT -5
not any that i have seen, less someone added one at some point your going to get messy lol.... good luck, keep us posted
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Post by jhkaster on Aug 19, 2007 10:37:15 GMT -5
Thanks... that confirms what I thought. I see plenty of aftermarket, chromed pans with a drain plug on them. Seems to make sense to have one, but it really confused me not seeing it on mine. It will get messy I guess.
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Post by Jeff Roblin on Aug 19, 2007 20:49:25 GMT -5
OK.. I don't have the best eye sight, but does the C4 transmission pan have a drain plug on it? I don't see it. My pan is now leaking and I need to replace the gasket (and filter now that I'll be in there). Nope - ours to do not have drain plugs. I'm not sure if our torque converters have drain plugs either - makes it harder to flush the fluid yourself. When I changes my transmission pan gasket, I also put a couple of small speaker magnuts in the bottom to collect the metal filings out of the oil. I've actually seen factory magnets installed in some pans. |
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Post by badmav70 on Aug 20, 2007 14:42:12 GMT -5
im pretty sure all the torque converters i have seen have had drain plugs, i'll be able to tell you for sure in another week or so when the 250 comes out of the monarch ;D
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Post by jhkaster on Aug 20, 2007 15:31:04 GMT -5
I took my Versailles to Cottman Transmission this morning for an inspection and there appears to be several leaks and he did show me them... worn seals and gaskets etc. And the yoke is leaking at the back. I have more oil in my yard than Jed Clampett! So, it's probably easier having them change the seals and gaskets than what I can do (and in far less time). It would help to have a lift. So, it's about a $300 repair; mostly labor. It goes in Wednesday.
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Post by Jeff Roblin on Aug 20, 2007 19:50:36 GMT -5
Not to scare you James........but that is what I did, until they found too much grey sludge for their liking in the pan and ended up putting a rebuilt C-4 in and a new transmission mount.
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Post by jhkaster on Aug 20, 2007 20:03:37 GMT -5
I know. I'm concerned about what they try to sell me and what I really need. On the bright side, the fluid leak is clean and looks darn fresh. The tranny was rebuilt March 28, 1991 and 69,000 miles ago. And, it still shifts fine. It's the engine that really needs rebuilding first or actually, maybe the steering box is first. It's hard to keep up with these things.
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Post by jhkaster on Aug 22, 2007 16:27:22 GMT -5
Well, this repair is complete now... had a few things done: installed shift linkage seal, band seal, pan gasket and seal rear-end yoke. Total cost for parts, labor and tax was $348. It's all work I couldn't do on my own. Somehow, the car seems to drive better after the repair (which I know is nonsense). But it always seems like after little things are done (like leaks), the car always seems to feel better.
I'll check the garage floor for leaks in the morning.
Now on to the power window dilemna...
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