Auto Tri service...

[Goon]

Hey all

I'm about to do a service on on auto trans and i was wondering if i could skip the tightning the belt part and just replace the gaskets & filter instead.... My ride drives pretty good as it is atm just leaks abit in that area.



Cheers

[Goon]

Well ive decided to tighten up the belt, does anybody know where i can buy a torque wrench from ?

[85berlina]

You can get a torque wrench from an auto shop, Repco, Peps etc, but they don't seem to be cheap.
I don't know if you can get any cheaper ones elsewhere.

[craigvk]

What belt are you talking about? Do you mean the band? Don't skip on this. It's a simple job. All you need is a mini click type torque wrech with a 1/4" head on it. I posted a while back a mini how-to on this:
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[Goon]

Yeah slim thanks

Though would it be possible to fix the band using a socket?

If not, i'm sure i can get a lend of the tool from someone else

[craigvk]

No, you need a 5.5mm hex head and torque wrench.

[Goon]

Thanks mate

Shes almost there!!

ps. just fixed the ass end of the exhaust, shes sounding sweet!

[Goon]

When you did your service slim, did u jack her up on all fours? or just the front?

[craigvk]

No, I had access to my cousin's pit. It was gold. It's too much work getting cramped under the car without a pit. If I had no pit I'd probably use car ramps and stands/jacks.

[Goon]

I knew it lol well i'll see what i can do ...

[craigvk]

If you live at your parents house, try and convince them to allow you to dig a pit in your garage if you have a double car garage. It will take you about 3 months hard work digging up hard rock and dirt but you won't regret it!

Nah there isn't really much other than using jacks and car stands. I am just lucky my cousin is a farmer and has all the equipment required at my finger tips.