Valve Body Help?
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Originally Posted by RogueSpear2023
Can some one post a link to BTS's website, I would also like to look at the valve bodies for my next tranny fluid change.
But he doesn't have much there in terms of pics. However, when I installed mine, I didn't know of Guzzle's page but still, it could be done in your driveway.
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Aklim, mine is in the mail, and I was figuring on getting a tranny shop to do the install, but after seeing Guzzles page, am thinking of doing it myself. Is there anything that a guy can really screw up or is it really as easy as it looks in the guide? I'm probably the average or slightly higher than backyard mechanic with regards to skills and experience. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks
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i did mine a year ago..the hardest part was not getting trans flued all over you..take your time and use guzzles page and you should do just fine..
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From: Kamloops
Well, I don't mind wearin' a little transmission fluid. lol! I assume this is a good time to do a transmission oil change too? I noticed that we are not supposed to use Mercon V, and I was thinking of switching to synthetic, but it seems that the synthetic is a replacement for all transmission fluids. Is this going to negatively affect my transmission? Is there a recommended synthetic ATF for the 4R100?
Thanks
Thanks
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i am not %100 sure but i think we can now use mercon v..they have changed the way it was made..but dont take my word on it..when i did my VB i asked brian about the synthetic..he told me with a trans that has 145k on it not to use it...it will make a already weak trans a little weaker..making the clutches slip a little more..some guy's have changed with that many miles with no problems..but i took brians advise and stuck with reg. ATF
in my sig is a mod and fixes link..you can find 2 ATF flush threads in there to help you flush the system out..good luck
in my sig is a mod and fixes link..you can find 2 ATF flush threads in there to help you flush the system out..good luck
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Originally Posted by HighOctane
Aklim, mine is in the mail, and I was figuring on getting a tranny shop to do the install, but after seeing Guzzles page, am thinking of doing it myself. Is there anything that a guy can really screw up or is it really as easy as it looks in the guide? I'm probably the average or slightly higher than backyard mechanic with regards to skills and experience. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks
I think you are safe. I did it without the benefit of Guzzle's page.
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Originally Posted by HighOctane
Well, I don't mind wearin' a little transmission fluid. lol! I assume this is a good time to do a transmission oil change too? I noticed that we are not supposed to use Mercon V, and I was thinking of switching to synthetic, but it seems that the synthetic is a replacement for all transmission fluids. Is this going to negatively affect my transmission? Is there a recommended synthetic ATF for the 4R100?
Thanks
Thanks
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Originally Posted by HighOctane
Well, I don't mind wearin' a little transmission fluid. lol! I assume this is a good time to do a transmission oil change too? I noticed that we are not supposed to use Mercon V, and I was thinking of switching to synthetic, but it seems that the synthetic is a replacement for all transmission fluids. Is this going to negatively affect my transmission? Is there a recommended synthetic ATF for the 4R100?
Thanks
Thanks
I placed a tarp with a movers blanket over it to absorb all the oil that missed the bucket. It rained (dripped) Trans fluid all during the replacement.
Dave.