Robbs2k

Quick question...

I just got done replacing the differential fluid and the transmission is now draining. My question is this: is it bad to simply reuse the filler hose that I have rigged up from the differential fluid for the transmission fluid? In other words, the filler hose still has differential fluid in it and I was just gonna thread the hose onto the MTF and then fill. I figured this wouldn't be a problem, but since this is my first time doing this I figured I'd ask.

-Thanks

xviper

Get some methyl hydrate and rinse out the hose. Next time, do the tranny first, then the diff. A little tranny fluid in the diff is not big deal, but a bit of sulfer in the tranny isn't a good idea. It won't kill your tranny considering the dilution factor involved, but do you really want to risk such an expensive piece?

Robbs2k

Hmm... methyl hydrate? Where can I find this stuff...? I don't even now if any stores are still gonna be open. I had a feeling I should have done the tranny first.

xviper

In that event, I suggest you rinse the hose out with tranny fluid a couple times. Plug one end with your finger and fill it from the other end. Then let the hose drain (hang it up for a few minutes), then fling it around outside to get any big globs out and you're good to go.

Robbs2k

Thanks for the help and the quick response... I'm off to go try this out

TubeDriver

I have used brake cleaner in the past. It seems to clean out funnels and dry quickly.