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Offline Nurchburgler

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Tranny pan issues
« on: December 31, 2012, 07:05:26 pm »
So, I am changing my tranny pan on my th350.

Everything seems to be going fine except I can't figure out how to get the two screws behind the cross member out.

Is there a tool or do I have to remove the cross member?

I tried 1/4 drive knuckle with 1/2 socket..was so close..but no luck.

Thanks for the help fellas
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Offline bigchevyc30

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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2012, 07:59:07 pm »
well depending on how much space u have u could use a extension or use a u-joint extension to get to it if not i would think you would have to then unbolt the crossmember
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Offline Nurchburgler

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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2012, 09:00:23 pm »
Yeah the problem is the actual socket fitting.

I looked on some other forums and found that I can unbolt the two bolts connected to the tranny and use a jack to slightly lift the tranny to make that 1/36 of and inch I need.

I am going to continue this tomorrow
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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2013, 11:38:56 am »
     Find a way to support the TRANS, not at crossmember.  Then loosen crossmember, take pan off and replace, then tighten crossmember back up.
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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2013, 11:49:53 am »
"usually" in those situations the trans mount has compressed (deteriorated) to the point that getting to the rear bolts are next to impossible.  Might I suggest replacing the mount while you are under there...
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Offline Nurchburgler

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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2013, 05:47:33 pm »
Fixed it...took cross member off.

However..found the leak



The circle in the back of pic is leaking..what is that?

Looks like something is missing?

Please excuse my lack of knowledge.
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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2013, 06:33:31 pm »
Servo cover. You need to clean that all up and degrease it before you pull anything apart. You should also replace your transmission mount.
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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2013, 07:46:58 pm »
X2 on the above. I have also trimed a 3/16" off the cross member in the past to help ease the removal the next time.
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Offline Nurchburgler

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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2013, 08:05:50 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on January 01, 2013, 06:33:31 pm
Servo cover. You need to clean that all up and degrease it before you pull anything apart. You should also replace your transmission mount.

Ok

Looked up servo and it seems pretty easy to fix, however I am having trouble finding the correct parts to order..jcwhitney has 4 listed..none of which say th350..jegs and summit neither..

Any ideas?

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Offline Nurchburgler

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Accumulator servo?
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2013, 01:34:45 pm »
Gonna swing by a transmission shop and see what I can find out.

« Last Edit: January 02, 2013, 05:43:03 pm by Nurchburgler »
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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2013, 08:24:49 pm »
Look under intermediate servo or accumulator

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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2013, 11:31:05 pm »
I found it at tsr..they have an exploded diagram..thanks though.

Gonna change the cover and gasket and go from there. ( actually add the cover lol) missing! weird.
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Offline Nurchburgler

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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2013, 05:01:04 pm »
Got it fellas.

Accumulator cover gasket has a nick in it. No more leaks yahooooooo!

Drives great..now to brakes
« Last Edit: January 06, 2013, 06:58:31 pm by Nurchburgler »
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Re: Tranny pan issues
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2013, 09:32:48 pm »
Quote from: Nurchburgler on January 06, 2013, 05:01:04 pm
Got it fellas.

Accumulator cover gasket has a nick in it. No more leaks yahooooooo!

Drives great..now to brakes

     Glad to hear it.
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« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2013, 11:04:40 am »
Found another leak... On the cooler lines..small drips...will investigate this week.
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