Re: Transmision wowes!

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Brandon Colvin wrote:
> 
> I have a '87 16v,  I have only owned it since March of this year but
> the previous owner has run Amsoil in it for over 4 years.  I have noticed
> my transmision wet with fluid, and sometimes it will leave a small spot of
> tranny fluid on the ground.  I feel it is getting a little low because of
> some shifting trouble (no sounds yet!)  But when I went to check the fluid
> I was surprised to notice that the drain/check plug takes what looks to be
> a 3/4" Allan wrench.  After consulting a few local parts stores I learned
> that they are all idiots and cant help me!
>         Is this the right plug I am looking at?
>         Where can I get such a tool?
>         Or am I just as stupid as the guy at AutoZone?
> The following quote should sum up my experience with parts guys.
>         "5 speed... hmmm.. is that manual or automatic?"
> Thanks.
> 
> Brandon Colvin
> mailto:bcolvin@hiwaay.net
> http://fly.hiwaay.net/~bcolvin/
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You've got the right plug...it's 17mm allen.  Drain it and refill it
with Redline MT90 (takes about 2 quarts), then see how it shifts.

Jim
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