Sounds strange not to have a dipstick or dipstick tube.
My 2005 Dodge Magnum Hemi does not have a dipstick, but it does have the dipstick tube. I'm supposed to take it to the dealer to get it checked. They have a computerized dipstick that measures the fluid temp and comes up with the measurement. German engineering I think since the trans is a Mercedes transmission. It's all BS as far as I'm concerned. All the other cars I've ever had has a high and low mark and you are supposed to check it hot. My wife's Mitsubishi 2.4L has a high or low for hot and cold. Why the hexx make something difficult when it is so simple?!
My 2001 has a drain plug in the TC - and I've used it. You can just spin the TC from the inspection hole with a big screwdriver or whatnot. Torque spec on the plug is 89 inch-pounds.
Do it yourself - get one of those black plastic trays for mixing mortar at Home Despot. They make a great catch pan for auto tranny service since they easily hold the dozen-odd quarts of ATF.
FORD OEM service manual says use a new TC drain plug each time. Does anyone really do this?
I just did a complete drain, filter and TC drain on my 01 SCREW and tried to reuse the TC drain plug. Next day I had a leak. Ran to Home Despot and got a brass plumbing one and that leaked too! Did the right thing next day and went to NAPA and got a steel one and no leaks. Moral of the story ---- REPLACE the TC plug.
Teflon tape likes to tear off and go into the converter which makes it's way to the transmission. It could block a valvebody passage. I used to use tape when I had the converters apart and it really doesn't work that great either. The pink loc-tite stuff (510 I want to say) is the best ever but really hard to find and expensive. The teflon stuff works well. Right now I am using some stuff from homedepot. Not the chunky stuff it has to be the smooth teflon.
Alan
I've been a pipefitter/welder for 27 years now and have been using Teflon tape the whole time.There are some applications where I can't use it but most of the time can.If you start the tape a couple of threads up from the end you will never have a problem with it.The same goes with any thread type sealant/lubricant.
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Injection is nice but ide rather be Blown!!!
Having the transmission in neutral makes no difference in turning the converter over.
Alan
If I remember correctly (it has been a couple years) I had trouble turning my TC until I put the auto (4R70W) transmission into neutral. Any idea why, if not necessary?
I used Teflon tape in mine, just folded it in half and kept it a couple threads back from the inserted end of the plug, like BlueOvalFitter. Worked fine for me.
If I remember correctly (it has been a couple years) I had trouble turning my TC until I put the auto (4R70W) transmission into neutral. Any idea why, if not necessary?
When your engine is running and the transmission is in Park does the car move? Just like in neutral it will not move even if the engine is turning. The only difference between is the parking pall that stops the rear wheels from turning while in park.
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Jean Marc Chartier
4.6 to 5.4 swap, M5OD 5speed w/Modified Hurst short throw, Warn XD9000i, Troyer E-fans, Procharger @12psi, Troyer tuned. ;)
Yes, but make sure your truck is in neutral first.
There's some really bad advice for you. That just makes it more likely for the truck to roll and injure someone. The torque converter spins exactly the same in park as in neutral. And if the engine is off it also spins just as easily with the shifter in ANY position. Leave it in park for safety.
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