DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 2

si_civic · 12-08-2006, 08:25 PM

Thanks Batang. BTW what does your name mean?

**Yodums** · 12-08-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by si_civic

Thanks Batang. BTW what does your name mean?

That has always been a mystery to me. "Batang City Jail..."

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-08-2006, 09:12 PM

bata=kid
batang city jail=a kid from city jail.

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-14-2007, 11:50 AM

Will there be room to get to everything if I just put the front up on ramps and leave the wheels on? Ramps are quicker than jacking up the car.

udumkid · 01-14-2007, 04:23 PM

a much easier method to fill the transmission other than using the suction/fill gun is to run a piece of rubber hose attach to a funnel from the top of the engine bay down to the fill hole. think of it like giving the transmission a "oil bong"

BATANG CITY JAIL · 01-14-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by letsgoflyers81

Will there be room to get to everything if I just put the front up on ramps and leave the wheels on? Ramps are quicker than jacking up the car.

yeah...as long as you can fill it on a right amount....

Seemund · 01-14-2007, 06:40 PM

just changed mine :) won't lie.. the first 50 miles felt the same.. after all looks ok

trying to save money for the SS + bushings

***Zeuceone*** · 01-14-2007, 06:42 PM

gm synchromesh friction modified ftw. this stuff is great. smooth shifting

racerex · 01-16-2007, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the post.

Just remember to replace the crush washer with a new one and torque the fill and drain plugs to spec.

I'm a big fan of the fluid suction/fill syringe.....been using one for years to fill diffs and transfer cases on domestic cars and trucks. I find that the funnel method tends to make a big mess if you're not paying attention when you're topping off and it's tuff to get into tight spots.....plus you may need a second guy around to fill as you hold the clear plastic hose is the fill hole and watch to see when it's filled. I just hate when it's filled and you still have fluid in the 18" long clear plastic hose. I also have one of those cheapo fluid transfer pumps and that also works pretty well.

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-21-2007, 12:19 AM

I tried to change the MTF today but I couldn't get the fill bolt off for the life of me. They either overtightened it or I'm just a major weakling. I'll give it another try tomorrow.

Seemund · 01-21-2007, 12:22 AM

yes!! YOU HAVE to lift the car

its the best way to work on it..

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-21-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Seemund

yes!! YOU HAVE to lift the car

its the best way to work on it..

If this was directory towards me, I lifted the car as best I could. I jacked it up and put jack stands behind both front wheels. I had enough room to get under the car, but I just couldn't loosen the damn bolt. I was afraid that if I pulled any harder, the car would come crashing down on top of me.

I don't suppose there's anyone within driving distance of Philly that would be able to give me a hand?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 01-21-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by letsgoflyers81

If this was directory towards me, I lifted the car as best I could. I jacked it up and put jack stands behind both front wheels. I had enough room to get under the car, but I just couldn't loosen the damn bolt. I was afraid that if I pulled any harder, the car would come crashing down on top of me.

I don't suppose there's anyone within driving distance of Philly that would be able to give me a hand?

wierd...its easy on mine...

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-23-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

wierd...its easy on mine...

Maybe they just overtightened the bolt on mine. I pulled on the wrench so hard for so long my wrist was sore for a couple days. I tried everything I could think of short of hitting the thing with a hammer. Seeing as I was under the car while it was jack stands, I didn't think that was a good idea, hehe. I'm going to feel like a complete ass if I have to take my care to somewhere for a professional to do this.

Seemund · 01-23-2007, 12:06 PM

how long is ur wrench? that does affect.. cheap wrench?

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-23-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Seemund

how long is ur wrench? that does affect.. cheap wrench?

It's a Craftsman socket wrench. Nothing fancy, just their basic model. I don't know the exact length but I'd say 6 - 8 inches.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 01-23-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by letsgoflyers81

It's a Craftsman socket wrench. Nothing fancy, just their basic model. I don't know the exact length but I'd say 6 - 8 inches.

you might know this but you have to turn it clockwise facing the volt...

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-23-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

you might know this but you have to turn it clockwise facing the volt...

Clockwise? You normally loosen bolts by turning them counter clockwise and tighten them by turning clockwise. Are you saying the fill bolt is backwards?

Mattzilla · 01-23-2007, 02:51 PM

Uhh...I don't know what the deal is with his transmission, but mine is standard, not reverse-threaded.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 01-23-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by letsgoflyers81

Clockwise? You normally loosen bolts by turning them counter clockwise and tighten them by turning clockwise. Are you saying the fill bolt is backwards?

counter clockwise i mean... my bad...

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12-08-2006, 08:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,605 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	Thanks Batang. BTW what does your name mean?

01-14-2007, 11:50 AM	#24 (permalink)
*letsgoflyers81* Nacho Cheese! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Age: 26 Posts: 1,347 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Will there be room to get to everything if I just put the front up on ramps and leave the wheels on? Ramps are quicker than jacking up the car.

01-14-2007, 04:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
udumkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 13.8@102mph N/A untuned Posts: 2,869 Rene.... iTrader: 8 / 100%	a much easier method to fill the transmission other than using the suction/fill gun is to run a piece of rubber hose attach to a funnel from the top of the engine bay down to the fill hole. think of it like giving the transmission a "oil bong"

01-14-2007, 06:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,545 iTrader: 2 / 100%	just changed mine :) won't lie.. the first 50 miles felt the same.. after all looks ok trying to save money for the SS + bushings

01-14-2007, 06:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 38,760 iTrader: 16 / 100%	gm synchromesh friction modified ftw. this stuff is great. smooth shifting

01-16-2007, 09:02 AM	#29 (permalink)
racerex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the post. Just remember to replace the crush washer with a new one and torque the fill and drain plugs to spec. I'm a big fan of the fluid suction/fill syringe.....been using one for years to fill diffs and transfer cases on domestic cars and trucks. I find that the funnel method tends to make a big mess if you're not paying attention when you're topping off and it's tuff to get into tight spots.....plus you may need a second guy around to fill as you hold the clear plastic hose is the fill hole and watch to see when it's filled. I just hate when it's filled and you still have fluid in the 18" long clear plastic hose. I also have one of those cheapo fluid transfer pumps and that also works pretty well.

01-21-2007, 12:19 AM	#30 (permalink)
*letsgoflyers81* Nacho Cheese! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Age: 26 Posts: 1,347 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I tried to change the MTF today but I couldn't get the fill bolt off for the life of me. They either overtightened it or I'm just a major weakling. I'll give it another try tomorrow.

01-21-2007, 12:22 AM	#31 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,545 iTrader: 2 / 100%	yes!! YOU HAVE to lift the car its the best way to work on it..

01-23-2007, 12:06 PM	#35 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,545 iTrader: 2 / 100%	how long is ur wrench? that does affect.. cheap wrench?

01-23-2007, 02:51 PM	#39 (permalink)
Mattzilla Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 554 Matt iTrader: 2 / 100%	Uhh...I don't know what the deal is with his transmission, but mine is standard, not reverse-threaded.

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