Anyone have any experiece with Autozone remanned transmissions?
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Neither Mercon V or Mercon LV will harm a 4T65E, It likely has a Dex/Merc fluid as it's usually the cheapest bulk available.
You could be smelling paint if they painted the case.....The exhaust crossover is quite close to the bellhousing. But definitely look it over for leaks!!
A TransGo SK shift kit usually cures Accumulator problems, I can't imagine a builder not installing a SK kit in a 4T65E?
The harsh "Garage Shifts" have me concerned & could very well be a PCS/EPC or Line Pressure control issue.....The only way to KNOW is with a Pressure Gauge!!
Have you contacted the shop that built the unit?
You could be smelling paint if they painted the case.....The exhaust crossover is quite close to the bellhousing. But definitely look it over for leaks!!
A TransGo SK shift kit usually cures Accumulator problems, I can't imagine a builder not installing a SK kit in a 4T65E?
The harsh "Garage Shifts" have me concerned & could very well be a PCS/EPC or Line Pressure control issue.....The only way to KNOW is with a Pressure Gauge!!
Have you contacted the shop that built the unit?
Yes I left a message yesterday. He opens shop in a couple hours. I also noticed the harsh garage shifts go away once the engine/transmission have warmed up.
EDIT: Due to the lack of check engine light he thinks the valve body is sticking. He wants me to try an additive to slicken up the fluid which I assume to avoid tearing into the transmission right off the bat. We'll see how it goes.
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No clue. I didn't get a good look at the label on the bottle.
Looks like I'm taking it back again. We got loads of rain today and I noticed this:
It appears one of my trans cooler lines wasn't seated properly or may be leaking from the crimped portion.
And yes I checked my transmission fluid it's slightly lower than it was on Monday.
It appears one of my trans cooler lines wasn't seated properly or may be leaking from the crimped portion.
And yes I checked my transmission fluid it's slightly lower than it was on Monday.
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If a Cooler Line wasn't seated....It would blow off!!
Leaks at the rubber hose crimps is VERY common, The aluminum crimps can be cut off by carefully splitting them with a 3" cut-off wheel, Buy some trans oil cooler hose & repair them......I personally use Ear Clamps so not to damage the hose.
Leaks at the rubber hose crimps is VERY common, The aluminum crimps can be cut off by carefully splitting them with a 3" cut-off wheel, Buy some trans oil cooler hose & repair them......I personally use Ear Clamps so not to damage the hose.
Except for Mercon SP which is ZF Lifeguard 6 fluid, Mercon V and Mercon build off the Dexron III spec and D-VI interchanges with M-LV.
I’m inclined to agree with Cline you have a leaky line or the mechanic forgot to replace an O-ring on the fittings - I’d replace the line myself, I’ve seen on GM trucks they have a tendency to weep as they get old.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Lubeguard is used as additive. It’s to tranny rebuilders as MSG is to Asian cooks.
I’m inclined to agree with Cline you have a leaky line or the mechanic forgot to replace an O-ring on the fittings - I’d replace the line myself, I’ve seen on GM trucks they have a tendency to weep as they get old.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Lubeguard is used as additive. It’s to tranny rebuilders as MSG is to Asian cooks.
Well I didn't have a serious leak before it was rebuilt. The only leak I had was the side cover and pan gasket.
Like I stated after getting the car back I noticed the smell of fresh transmission fluid and now this so I'm assuming that the line pressure issue made my leak worse.
Last weekend when me and my buddy were working on the control arm bushings he Mentioned something about a leak.When I grilled him in it last night he says he noticed a few drops of reddish brown fluid and that the line didn't look in bad shape as far as the rubber and steel crimped portion go.
The only thing that upsets me is I tried to tell this shop owner that my transmission fluid was low on Monday and he just shrugged me off. Hopefully he'll listen now.
Like I stated after getting the car back I noticed the smell of fresh transmission fluid and now this so I'm assuming that the line pressure issue made my leak worse.
Last weekend when me and my buddy were working on the control arm bushings he Mentioned something about a leak.When I grilled him in it last night he says he noticed a few drops of reddish brown fluid and that the line didn't look in bad shape as far as the rubber and steel crimped portion go.
The only thing that upsets me is I tried to tell this shop owner that my transmission fluid was low on Monday and he just shrugged me off. Hopefully he'll listen now.
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I forgot to mention the issue with the vent tube is still persistent. After reading an forum post on cartalk I believe the issue is going to be the vent tube is clogged up. Possibly hornets nest after sitting for 3 years.
He still hasn't called back yet. I'll be sure to inform him of everything when he does.
He still hasn't called back yet. I'll be sure to inform him of everything when he does.