Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 20:06:52 GMT From: "Dexter J" <lamealameadingdongnospamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: cold start lag in first gear
Salutations: On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:30:52 -0300, John Hudson <mypcnospam.com> wrote: > > "Dexter J" <lamealameadingdongnospamlamelame.org> wrote in message > news:op.szczx3cvngtaownospam.eastlink.ca... >> Well you learn something new every day - I was sure it had a filter. > Please excuse the false lead. Surely there must be some sort of catchment in > the system? Even just a screen or a magnetic bolt, automatics make too many > fines not to. >> >> My experiences with power flushing has been entirely negative in all > instances - however, I've never owned anything post 1994. > > Hello Dexter J. Only a magnetic drain plug and this only lets out half the > fluid, to get the box full of clean fluid takes about 3 to 4 drains and > refills with a short run between each. I imagine the theory is that once a > filter starts collecting bits the box is worn out. Hey there brother John. Nice to meet you. I must say that is really very unfortunate as when I did run a 9000 with an automatic (and filter), despite the common wisdom, I was very satisfied with it overall. In fact, I drained and properly mothballed it in the basement in case anyone ever needs it (1989 2.0 Turbo). As regards new ones, I wonder if there might be any merit to adding an inline flow through filter between the cooler and the tranny once an owner is out of warrantee? I say this because despite the optimistic view that your car will rot out before the tranny needs to be replaced, the machine will eventually find itself sitting for extended periods of time and what solids the clutch packs and bands have released will most certainly start to gather in the pan. Once the pick-up gets a mouthful of that - well - hello Transmission rebuild. The fluid circuits on a performance automatic are just to tight to allow for it. I swear, sometime in my lifetime, they will start issuing cars with sealed hoods and a large sticker that says 'Caution, do not open. No user serviceable parts' - like stereo equipment. -- Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Mr Ray Charles - Heavenly Music http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/207.RAM all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in no sign up required - all the Time
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