My HSV Clubsport

[HSV-Paul]

Did you replace trans filter? If so, any metal in the bottom of the trans pan?

No haven't took the pan off. Have all day tomorrow so will do that first. Only really have 1 extractor to go back on, rest of exhaust. Plug in sensors and new fluids for engine and TM. I think that's it..

 

[HSV-Paul]

Did you replace trans filter? If so, any metal in the bottom of the trans pan?

I'll go out and get these tomorrow rather than online, but this is what I want right?

 

[Lex]

I'll go out and get these tomorrow rather than online, but this is what I want right?

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Thats a cork gasket. I didn't use.
If you want to, go for it.

On the 6L50 l've kept using the original aluminium gasket, when changing the filter.

I didn't know both trannies used the same gasket & filter.

 

[Lex]

Got the driveshaft on but tbh for all I know it's the wrong way round as didn't pay too much attention pulling it off. 750mm from end to centre bracket both ways so put it up and just see which way felt / looked right.

I'm sure someone is gonna just on this if wrong lol

This is facing the rear...

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Need to see the side of the rubber couplings to see which way the arrows are pointing for the front & back couplings.

 

[HSV-Paul]

Need to see the side of the rubber couplings to see which way the arrows are pointing for the front & back couplings.

The shaft had an arrow. I would've thought the arrow went to the rear but it's pointing towards the engine atm... only 8 bolts if the wrong way...

 

[HSV-Paul]

Thats a cork gasket. I didn't use.
If you want to, go for it.

On the 6L50 l've kept using the original aluminium gasket, when changing the filter.

I didn't know both trannies used the same gasket & filter.

I'll reuse if I can. I'll go to to Supercheap or one of them and see if they keep the filters.

 

[HSV-Paul]

Oh and because I do listen sometimes...

Ready to go in tomorrow...

 

[Skylarking]

Not an expert but I’ve heard the TC and the flex plate need to have some defined clearance so between them. That way when the TC is brought forward to bolt up to flex plate it’s pulled a little bit (1/8”?) away from the trans pump which helps to avoid premature pump wear if the TC pushes hard against the pump

Also heard that the snout on the engine side should be lightly greased (avoids binding) while the pump side snout should be lubricated with trans fluid and not grease (else it will leak)

As to the drive shaft, no idea which is front or back but the donut rubbers must be turned by the engine when going forward so that normal (torsional) drive stresses pass through the thicker part of the donut and not the thinner part. That is the gearbox flange driving bolts turn the donut clockwise through the tick part so it pushes the driven shaft flange bolts that turn the tube clockwise (down the 1/4 mile)

Trust it’s all ok and you’ll be rattle free soon enough

 

[losh1971]

I might have missed it but did you replace that leaking input shaft seal before refitting the trans?

 

[HSV-Paul]

Well I'm finally there, we'll almost. All exhaust back on and just missing the female plug for the nearside cat sensor. Oh and the small part of no oil in the TM... Had a quick look round the TM but don't see no plug.

I'll Google it...

Could be firing her up before midday.