Chad_L
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- Holden Commodore 2001 VX Acclaim 3.8L
Hello gents,
I need some advice.
My VX auto transmission extension housing seal is leaking and I plan to replace it. The tailshaft centre bearing also needs replacing as it is splitting.
My plan is to remove the tailshaft and replace the centre bearing and the extension housing seal in the one sitting. I had then planned to do a transmission fluid flush/filter and pan gasket replacement the next day. I want to do the transmission fluid flush after the seal replacement so that any particles dislodged in the seal change will be caught by the old filter, in the old fluid.
Here's what I need to know:
- How much fluid will I lose when the shaft/seal is removed? A litre? Two? Or will it gush out?
- Are my concerns about particles being dislodged when the seal is changed reasonable?
- Is it worthwhile doing the flush the day after the seal replacement?
I have some spare fluid to top up the system if I do lose a bit during the seal change (which I expect to).
Thanks guys,
Chad
I need some advice.
My VX auto transmission extension housing seal is leaking and I plan to replace it. The tailshaft centre bearing also needs replacing as it is splitting.
My plan is to remove the tailshaft and replace the centre bearing and the extension housing seal in the one sitting. I had then planned to do a transmission fluid flush/filter and pan gasket replacement the next day. I want to do the transmission fluid flush after the seal replacement so that any particles dislodged in the seal change will be caught by the old filter, in the old fluid.
Here's what I need to know:
- How much fluid will I lose when the shaft/seal is removed? A litre? Two? Or will it gush out?
- Are my concerns about particles being dislodged when the seal is changed reasonable?
- Is it worthwhile doing the flush the day after the seal replacement?
I have some spare fluid to top up the system if I do lose a bit during the seal change (which I expect to).
Thanks guys,
Chad