Brunet-Hemi Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Got my new trans line rigged up. Better than the old set up for sure. Pulled the pan to change the fluid and there's a fair bit (read A LOT) of metal shavings in the oil. I think I might end up having to replace this one too Going to pick up some new filters for it and fill it with fresh fluid and hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Brunet-Hemi said: Pulled the pan to change the fluid and there's a fair bit (read A LOT) of metal shavings in the oil. I think I might end up having to replace this one too Any idea what caused this one to go bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 When my trans went funny, I had a ton of metal dust in the fluid, and the magnet had probably a half inch of material on it. It took a couple of weeks of driving for it to finally get back to normal. Well, 90% normal. Is it throwing any codes? When mine first started acting up, it threw a few. Most went away, except for one for the line pressure sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Did you have the pan off to start with before putting it in your truck. Some small amount of fine "silt like" material in the pan that hasn't been off since new I would consider normal. You say metal filings, are they sharp, gritty or just a discolouration in the fluid? Also when you added new fluid to this trans , the strong new detergents might have loosened up any dirt holding some of the "silt like" material suspending it into the fluid. If it is sharp shiny metal that is gritty, you definitely have an issue that will lead to failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 @Brunet-Hemi I can maybe price you up some higher quality fluids for your trans. Something along the lines of Liqui-moly or Eneos but I am not 100% sure that we sell what you would need at my work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 1 hour ago, autumnwalker said: Any idea what caused this one to go bad? FIRE!!!! plus all the fluid leaking out while it was still moving. 1 hour ago, Powerram said: Did you have the pan off to start with before putting it in your truck. Some small amount of fine "silt like" material in the pan that hasn't been off since new I would consider normal. You say metal filings, are they sharp, gritty or just a discolouration in the fluid? Also when you added new fluid to this trans , the strong new detergents might have loosened up any dirt holding some of the "silt like" material suspending it into the fluid. If it is sharp shiny metal that is gritty, you definitely have an issue that will lead to failure I had the pan off before I installed it. And it's shiny metallic fillings throughout the fluid. More than there should be for sure. Before I drained it I started the truck to check my line fix. The line held up great but the trans was making a weird noise. Almost like something was just barely hitting something else as it spun. 20 minutes ago, 82Yota said: @Brunet-Hemi I can maybe price you up some higher quality fluids for your trans. Something along the lines of Liqui-moly or Eneos but I am not 100% sure that we sell what you would need at my work I'm happy with the line the way it is. Anything near exhaust is hard line and the soft hose I used is rated for ATF. Thanks for the offer though. I'm probably just going to go to Kennys and get another. I'm still under what I would of paid to get one anywhere else. And Tom and I have basically mastered getting a trans in my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 By "something along the lines" I meant a high quality ATF fluid but no worries, the offer stands if you change your mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 14 minutes ago, 82Yota said: By "something along the lines" I meant a high quality ATF fluid but no worries, the offer stands if you change your mind Sorry I read to fast lol. From my experience and research this transmission is super picky and needs ATF+4 and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Brunet-Hemi said: Sorry I read to fast lol. From my experience and research this transmission is super picky and needs ATF+4 and nothing else. 5 speed swap and then u don't gotta deal with lines haha or picky atf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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derekmac Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 What's the price per liter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 58 minutes ago, derekmac said: What's the price per liter? $17.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm out on that. Lol. Almost double the price of mobil ATF+4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 We also have a lot of Eneos, Liqui-moly and Red line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Fixed some holes in the bumper and gave it a coat of paint. When I had the bumper off I decided to look at the washer fluid pump as it never worked, I discovered why nothing says pro like a set of alligator clips with about 18 inches of excess wire twisted together. Normally I would have soldered them (I tired but my old butane iron gave up the ghost and just would not get hot enough). So did the best I could with some butt connectors and some heat shrink, and the washer fluid works now, super stoked as you wouldn't believe how much you miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 only took it down to 150 grit so you will always see the filler just wanted the holes fixed and the duct tape gone, figured it would be covered in bugs and dirt soon anyway. Both repairs are backed with fiberglass and cloth on the backside. The hole on the drivers side was considerable so I tried some of the adhesive metal mesh so the fiberglass and cloth would not just fall through the hole, worked great, quite impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 4 minutes ago, flibby said: only took it down to 150 grit so you will always see the filler just wanted the holes fixed and the duct tape gone, figured it would be covered in bugs and dirt soon anyway. Both repairs are backed with fiberglass and cloth on the backside. The hole on the drivers side was considerable so I tried some of the adhesive metal mesh so the fiberglass and cloth would not just fall through the hole, worked great, quite impressed. This is the bumper? How big are the holes, id weld it up for ya if u want, not knocking your work, looks good, but me personally, I don't mind fill , or a bit of fiberglass as long as there is something behind it, the rust will spread under your repair and form a bigger hole but you won't notice till it falls off,. I look at vehicles all the time that have a little bondo repair here and there and the owners say it just a little hole till I drive my screwdriver or fist through it no where close to where the little hole was because the rust spread under the repair and didn't show on the shiny side till it is a huge hole. I just finished welding cab sills and corners on my truck. Not show quality but I know it is just going to get dented anyway. The first pic is what I cut out and the inner drop had some rust too. I welded inner drop and butter skin on, looks much better and would be perfect with a skim if filler. Repair has no body fill and is the primer spot The patch I used was the lower part of a 1989 f150 bedside, the profiles are very close but not perfect. Like I said it will just get dented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 lol, my garage is my concrete patio and no welder, fix was aesthetic only looks better than duct tape. if I had a welder and more disposable income trust me, this thing would have a full steel bumper by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Installed a 50A noise suppressor to my 12v line in order to band-aid the 'junk yard alternator whine' on my 2 way and CB radios. Whilst I had my dash apart, I removed the multiple layers of jumpered wire hacks I have previously installed for my radios & USB power lines and rewired them properly. Now I have comms that I can use...and I hate not having comms even tho I'm usually just listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 3 hours ago, flibby said:t 2 hours ago, flibby said: lol, my garage is my concrete patio and no welder, fix was aesthetic only looks better than duct tape. if I had a welder and more disposable income trust me, this thing would have a full steel bumper by now I know your pain, I welded my truck laying in mud and while it was raining with an elcheapo mastercraft welder, truck didn't fit in the mud floor garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Aquired another transmission from Kenny yesterday. Going to open it up swap the valve body as mine is slightly different and she should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 51 minutes ago, Brunet-Hemi said: Aquired another transmission from Kenny yesterday. Going to open it up swap the valve body as mine is slightly different and she should be good to go. Awesome, maybe now our trucks can play together again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 35 minutes ago, Powerram said: Awesome, maybe now our trucks can play together again That I'd like to see. I miss seeing the full size trucks out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Installed a Mommy Hook ok, installed might be a stretch, but I just needed something to stop my winch hook from rattling around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Feels so good to have 4 M/T's and 4 matching rims....thanks Matt! Also picked up some cheap but ever-so 80's styled 'superior industries van nuys california' 15x8 mag wheels for the 33's In an ideal world, I'd just have 1 set of wheels with 33x10.50r15 KM2's or similar tires ..maybe one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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