Re: [T3] Auto tranny TLC

["Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>]

<x-flowed>Combined answer to Jim and Russ:

> > Here is my engine as it looks right now:
> >
> > http://www.type34.info/temp/After%20Gunk.jpg
>
> It looks pretty nice.

Thanks.

Here's a couple more pics:

http://www.type34.info/temp/Clean%20left.jpg

http://www.type34.info/temp/clean%20right.jpg


> Do I even see some somewhat new foam padding on top of
> the oil cooler? That's good to have, but yours looks a bit thin.

Yes. I put that on when I changed the oil cooler last year. It was given to 
me by a
mechanic who claimed it was the right type. I still have some left so I
could just glue another layer on top of this one if it's too thin.


> Since you're at this point anyway, and waiting for parts to arrive, you
> should
> get an M6 x 1 tap and tap the holes that mount the fan housing to the case
> as
> deep as possible.

I'll try this. I've never used a tap before so I guess I should practice a
bit before using it on the engine case :~)

> I would do this, and also replace the O-ring that you'll find under the
> governor cover. That frequently leaks.

Presumably it's in the gasket set, right?

> I would not use anything too caustic on the trans. For cleaning the
> govenor, and parts, just mineral spirits is fine.

You mean like White Spirits, that's normally used for cleaning paint
brushes?

> You say you have a gasket set? Do you have a new strainer/filter??

Here it is:

http://www.type34.info/temp/gasket%20set%201.jpg

http://www.type34.info/temp/gasket%20set%202.jpg

I don't have a strainer. I thought you were supposed to clean them like the
engine oil strainer.

> There are 4 long studs that attach the trans portion to the
> differential. Check the torque on those. They are known to get loose
> over time.

I think I did that once.

> There is a vent under that metal plate on top. If you are going to spray
> anything, get that covered.

When I read this, I could hear hundreds of Type 3 owners across the world
going "gulp". I hope some crap didn't drip in there when I cleaned the
engine.


Daniel


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