Transmission Fluid Change DIY
#72
Originally Posted by Kirpich,Feb 14 2009, 08:46 AM
Well, I did it, and the tranny is notchier than before. ? Colder ambient temps? It seems notchier even when it's warmed up.
2. Right after I change tranny fluids it often feels odd right away. I don't know the chemical reason (if any), but I guess the old fluid just shears down to a lower grade which feels better at startup? (I don't agree about carbon-synchro resaturation.) Give it two weeks. But check the bottle, lots of MT-I out there and god forbid you got dual pump.
#76
I tried a small hand pump doing a diff change and what a mess. I'm guessing the size of the tubing was a 1/4in and the tubing is slipped over the nipple on the hand pump. The resistance when trying to pump this rather heavy weight lube can (and did in my case) force the tubing off the nipple with the resulting mess. If your going to use a pump, secure the tubing to the nipple using a piece or two of wire and be patient when pumping or perhaps, find a pump with larger diameter tubing to begin with. My next diff change I'm going to use a large rubber bulb syringe. It should be much easier and faster and cleaner than the standard hand pump.
#80
Originally Posted by cabba,Feb 16 2010, 04:05 PM
Where can I get the washers for the diff?
http://www.handa-accessories.com/