General Maintenance Discoveries
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 627
Likes: 0
From: NY, NY
Since I seem to damage pan bolt holes every chance I get, since many years ago, I have opted for adding a pan drain. I do drain and fill transm fluid every time I do an oil change.
Drain **** + Magnefine inline filter -- this minimized opening the pan and helicoil the holes.
Drain **** + Magnefine inline filter -- this minimized opening the pan and helicoil the holes.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 21,253
Likes: 1,656
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Henry I also added a drain plug---used the simple type from NAPA for $6.60 in any trans I know I'll be changing in the future. My 4R70W has that square downward facing projection which is the lowest point thus allowing nearly all fluid to be drained away first. While I've learned from these forums an easier way to initially drain a full pan any type of drain is very useful even before loosening the bolts.
I use a cordless impact driver to remove the bolts slowly but nothing larger than a 3/8" hand ratchet to reinstall. So far I've never had a stripped hole but thanks for the reminder---caution is important in this operation.
I use a cordless impact driver to remove the bolts slowly but nothing larger than a 3/8" hand ratchet to reinstall. So far I've never had a stripped hole but thanks for the reminder---caution is important in this operation.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
02sd
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
9
Dec 21, 2015 03:29 PM
2000F2504X4
2007 - 2014 Expedition & Navigator
3
Feb 15, 2013 09:04 PM
jdhudall
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
8
Oct 30, 2006 10:48 PM
