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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: Mayhem on August 13, 2014, 06:42:05 PM
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When I high centered and got stuck in the water after Ford Pond on Old Florida Road, I think my transmission ingested some water. It has since started acting crazy. Not shifting properly. The fluid still looks normal and the trans only has 53k on it. Thinking the best thing to do is get a full trans flush and a new filter. Normally, I would lean toward a drain and fill with a new filter. But in this case I want to ensure all fluid is replaced, including whats in the converter and the cooler.
That being said, what are you guys opinions on this?
And can anyone recommend a good place to have this done?
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I'm sure any trans shop can do a compleat flush.
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I'm sure any trans shop can do a compleat flush.
Worth going to the dealer, Bob?
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I'm sure any trans shop can do a compleat flush.
Worth going to the dealer, Bob?
I think a tranny shop would be cheaper, but best to call and ask both
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I'm sure any trans shop can do a compleat flush.
Worth going to the dealer, Bob?
Don't go to a Dealer. Like Rock said. Call a few tranny shops. Tell them your situation and what you would like them to do so to get a price.
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Call Joel at Stop and Go transmission in Groton. Tell him you are from the club. Jim sent me there for my gears and stuff. Great guy, reasonable price, and stood by his work even when it was uncertain if it was there fault or not.
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When I high centered and got stuck in the water after Ford Pond on Old Florida Road, I think my transmission ingested some water. It has since started acting crazy. Not shifting properly. The fluid still looks normal and the trans only has 53k on it. Thinking the best thing to do is get a full trans flush and a new filter. Normally, I would lean toward a drain and fill with a new filter. But in this case I want to ensure all fluid is replaced, including whats in the converter and the cooler.
That being said, what are you guys opinions on this?
And can anyone recommend a good place to have this done?
We've got Transmission Works down this way in New Britain, little far but they're the go-to place for the area. Just shooting ideas.
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If the fluid still looks normal then there is not water in it.
Water would make the fluid look like a pink milkshake
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If the fluid still looks normal then there is not water in it.
Water would make the fluid look like a pink milkshake
This would be noticeable on the dipstick?
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Yes. And it would be over full
How does the fluid smell. Any burned smell?
Either way first step is fluid and filter change
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Update! Greg came over my house we dropped the pan and and filter down. Turns out no real appearrnce of water got inside but the filter was clogged something fierce. And metal shavings appeared on the filter as well, Not like fresh diff rebuild, big flakes. more gunk and grime at the bottom of the pan. Cleaned it all up reassembled with new filter, gasket, and atf+4 took for a test drive/ beat down no problems. Hopefully it stays that way
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Good to hear!
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Update! Greg came over my house we dropped the pan and and filter down. Turns out no real appearrnce of water got inside but the filter was clogged something fierce. And metal shavings appeared on the filter as well, Not like fresh diff rebuild, big flakes. more gunk and grime at the bottom of the pan. Cleaned it all up reassembled with new filter, gasket, and atf+4 took for a test drive/ beat down no problems. Hopefully it stays that way
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ed!
Seems to be working fine still.
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If there is enough debris to clog filter then there is some serious wear in the trans. Can't Imagine it's going to last much longer.
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The filter was absolutely cakes in dirt. Like and oiled air filter dropped into a sand bucket haha
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The filter was absolutely cakes in dirt. Like and oiled air filter dropped into a sand bucket haha
Like actual dirt or clutch material ??
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I agree with Bob here. Any time you see metal shavings, more then just a shimmer, in the oil of a trans, it's a sign of it being on its last leg.
You may want to start looking for a replacement. This said, I believe a 32RH is the same as a TF999 (depending if you have a lock up converter or not). I found this on Craigslist the other day.
http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/4621397669.html
$200 for a rebuilt TF999, may be good insurance for you. Even if you don't need it right away, from the sounds of it you will eventually (possibly soon).