[Shotimes] Re: Clutch update

[Zach Leahy]

Absolutely replace the fluid in the trans.  i generally do this every
couple years anyway, it's not really hard at all.  About the same as
changing your oil.

The trans take ATF.  Everyone has an opinion on this, and some will
probably recommend red line gear oil, but simple cheap ATF is what it
is designed for.  A cheap, but better couce would be to grab a couple
quarts of Valvoline syn Blend ATF.  I have used it for several years
in mine, and the shifting seems pretty good.

If they didn't change the fluid, I would be upset with the shop, I
thought this was a no-brainer with clutch jobs.  There is no filter
for the trans.  It takes around 2 quarts.

Z


On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 01:39:34 -0500, Barry Hayes <Barry@kingcon.com> wrote:
> I took the advice and found a shop to do my clutch. Brought it in
> Tuesday and during disassembly the front subframe bushing bolts broke.
> Also, the trans mount was shot so the parts have to come from Ford. Two
> day job is now a week long and $200 more. Also the rear main seal was
> leaking, so now is the time. Rats, nothing is ever simple. The old
> clutch was BAD. Four broken fingers, three more very scored on the
> pressure plate, and the TOB was toast. All the parts are original at
> 133K  so I suppose I can't complain too much. But I will anyway.  Since
> the trans is out, is this a good time to change fluid? Also, is there
> any sort of filter to replace and what fluid do I need for a 95 MTX?
> Being housebound though is a drag.
> 
> Barry Hayes
> 
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