99RegalGS Posted August 3, 2005 Report Posted August 3, 2005 Today I changed my Trans filter. I've never done it before so I figured it was time (had the fluid flushed about 28k ago but no filter change). It was very easy! I was surprised. lol And my trans must be in good shape since my pan was pretty clean. As a side project, since I had the pan off, I wanted to shim my accumulator springs for firmer shifts. Bought some ~2" washers. I put 3 shims under each spring. Too bad I put the Accumulator springs back in the wrong spots! My 2-3 shift is firmer than the 1-2 shift. Oh well They're both firmer than before. I do like the 2-3 shift firmness better though. I'll have to rip it apart again sometime and switch the springs back. Here are all the pics that I took today Here Quote
1990lumina Posted August 3, 2005 Report Posted August 3, 2005 Awesome. I should really drop my pan one of these days and see what's going on. I have a feeling there will be alot of shavings in mine. Quote
Garrett Powered Posted August 3, 2005 Report Posted August 3, 2005 Where did you get the rubber gasket? I can only find cork and felt. factory item isn't it? Quote
Robby1870 Posted August 3, 2005 Report Posted August 3, 2005 Where did you get the rubber gasket? I can only find cork and felt. factory item isn't it? No, I get mine at Advance Autoparts. Its their tranny pan kit.....filter and rubber gasket Quote
Heza Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 i got the factory rubber gasket on mine. i was dumb back in the day and accidently threw it away. then bought another one at the dealership. eventually, im gonna shim my accumulators too...just not too motivated to do it though. Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Yuck, nice brownish-red fluid like every other W-body I've ever seen. I think these cars' trannies run a bit on the hot side. Did you get any in your hair? I always do! Quote
Robby1870 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Yuck, nice brownish-red fluid like every other W-body I've ever seen. I think these cars' trannies run a bit on the hot side. Did you get any in your hair? I always do! I usually just take a bath in it. Quote
Dannymik Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I'm about to do mine in my GP since its going to hit the 31K mark...its not a tough job, but damn is it messy! Quote
99RegalGS Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Posted August 4, 2005 Did you get any in your hair? I always do! NOPE!!! I was being pretty careful and only spilt when I pulled off the accumulator. Quote
DiscoStudd Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Looks like your tranny's in good shape! I bet someone on here's jealous <cough>C-Bad<cough> . That's the great thing about most used Buicks: Old people owned them previously and maintained them religiously... Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Looks like your tranny's in good shape! I bet someone on here's jealous <cough>C-Bad<cough> . yup... http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/dave64/S2400025.jpg Quote
Dannymik Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Looks like your tranny's in good shape! I bet someone on here's jealous <cough>C-Bad<cough> . yup... http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/dave64/S2400025.jpg thats a sad sight! Quote
94cutlatized Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 4t60-e? so how do you do that? i mean the washers in the springs? Quote
Robby1870 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 4t60-e? so how do you do that? i mean the washers in the springs? Take the accumulator assembly out, pull the caps off, let springs fall out, put washers on the bottom of the springs, but caps back on, reinstall accumulator assembly Quote
Dannymik Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 so, is that something thats common(adding the washers)...cause I never heard of anyone doing that Quote
sl3196 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 so, is that something thats common(adding the washers)...cause I never heard of anyone doing that They got a nice write up for 4T65's on clubgp, search the drivetrain section for diy shift kit. Quote
Dannymik Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 so, is that something thats common(adding the washers)...cause I never heard of anyone doing that They got a nice write up for 4T65's on clubgp, search the drivetrain section for diy shift kit. will do Dan, so...did you attempt it on your GTP? Quote
sl3196 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 so, is that something thats common(adding the washers)...cause I never heard of anyone doing that They got a nice write up for 4T65's on clubgp, search the drivetrain section for diy shift kit. will do Dan, so...did you attempt it on your GTP? Not yet but plan to. Quote
99RegalGS Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Posted August 5, 2005 4t60-e? so how do you do that? i mean the washers in the springs? Take the accumulator assembly out, pull the caps off, let springs fall out, put washers on the bottom of the springs, but caps back on, reinstall accumulator assembly Exactly that. Quote
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