Tran Oil

[3_GENCYCO]

I JUST PUT A NEW CLUTCH IN MY 88, AND I HAVE TWO RATHER DUMB SOUNDING QUESTIONS.
1. WHAT KIND OF OIL DO YOU PUT IN THE DAMN THING?
2. WHERE DO YOU PUT IT IN?

BY THE WAY THIS WAS NOT THE EASIEST THING I'VE TRIED

PLEASE DON' T RIP ME TO MUCH CAUSE I'M STILL A LITTLE DAZED BY THE JOB.

[shepherd79]

hey man,
i changed the clutch in my car last summer,
two days of battle but it is there. :super:
the manual say to put 10W-30 10W-40. i have 10W-40. No problem sooo far.

[ELM'sLX+CHL'sDX]

Hi:

You need to use motor oil in the tranny. The manual calls for a 10-30 or 10-40.

I've been using a 5-30 synthetic with no problems. In fact, I find the tranny to shift better using the synthetic fluid. As far as filling the tranny, you can do topside with a long hose and funnel. If you're going to do it from under, you will need a pump mechanism.

Claude

[1988starter]

I use a turkey bastor

[shepherd79]

i used cheap hose from lowe's. and ELM'sLX+CHL'sDX is right. synthetic oil is a lot better, i have 10w-40 castrol synthetic. i know it is expensive but it is worth it.

[dosh8er]

Congrats man!

It took me 1 week cause I broke a part off my speed sensor/ps assist unit. (That sucked) And I needed a little assistance getting the trans into position (and breaking off some of those friggin bolts for the first time, god damn!)

I use a 10w30 synthetic (brand: stick with what brand you believe in) It'll take about 2 to 3 quarts. (actually it's like 2.6 or so... fill her till she starts running out)

I noticed you live in the good ol' city of Chicago. Since you live in my climate, I'd suggest what I use, 10w30. It's not too thick for winter, and good for summer.

[3_GENCYCO]

thanks for the info, but i still can't figure out where to fill it. is there a plug or something like that i have to remove?

[ELM'sLX+CHL'sDX]

The fill plug is slightly aft and above the drain plug. You'll notice because it's a fairly large bolt with flat washer area and 17mm head. It's usually brass in color.

Make sure you get a replacement washer for both the fill and drain plug. The washer for the fill plug is much larger than the drain plug.

Claude

[3_GENCYCO]

thanks to everyone again for the info. now it's time to start playing with a new head and cam....i'll let you guys know how it goes.....:pimp: