Gernby

Shouldn't the high V.I. indicate that the flow characteristics of the oil will be relatively constant regardless of temperature?

CMiS2K

I adjusted the clutch pedal as gernby advised and that has reduced 1/2 of my grinds. I took all of the slack out of the pedal, except 1-2mm.

synchromesh is next.

xviper

[QUOTE]Originally posted by marcucci
[B]Uhhh... it doesn't matter what side the crush washer faces- it's a CRUSH washer. It's intended to deform and mate with both the transmission housing and the bolt head. I'm not sure where xviper got that from...

Gernby

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
[B]
Just saw this thread.
Every bolt with a washer that I taken off this car has the washer orientated in this fashion.

marcucci

FWIW, I've noticed they crush ("pancake") quite a bit. I don't think they seal from crushing as much as they do filling in surface deformities and differences in the planarity/parallelism of the surfaces. I have noticed that reusing them is usually not a good idea, but "flipping" them will reduce the likelihood of leaks.

I also doubt the "cracking" of the crush washer, or at least I don't think it would deform enough to prevent stripping. I think the only purpose is sealing, but then again, I'm not privy to the same info "real" Honda mechanics are.

Gernby

I must confess, in my early days, I just used the bolt with no washer at all. I guess I torqued the bolt enough that it didn't leak, but I eventually stripped out the threading on the oil pan. The mechanic told me that if I had been using crush washers, it would not have happened. He may have been completely full of sh_t. I don't even remember if he was a "Honda" mechanic or not.

Incubus

I am definitely going to try the Synchromesh fluid.

Last time I changed the tranny fluid(Redline) It was hard to tell if I had put enough in there, because the fluid had no temp difference from my finger. Plus the car was raised in the front with some ramps.
Should I check the level again after I take it off the ramps?
Also will the Chevy dealer have some of this fluid in stock. Or should I call first?

Thanks...

Gernby

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Incubus
[B]I am definitely going to try the Synchromesh fluid.

Last time I changed the tranny fluid(Redline)

David1

What about mixing the two trans fluids say about 50 50?

Incubus

David1 Don't take my word for your answer, but no.
I wouln't mix two different oils, it's like taking the good stuff, and making it a little bit worse.

But like I said, don't necessarily listen to me...