Trans fluid??

[molivares]

Ok I have two v-cross I did transmission flush this weekend.. one went good but the 2nd one slipped on me after 5 min test driving.. it shifted violently coming out of 1 st gear then rev high and shifted hard again from 1st to 2nd.. I got nervous and stopped went thru each gear with brake on and turn off and back on and it seemed ok... I went home and parked it.. any idea what might have happened. Did I over fill??

[atilla_the_fun]

You did a flush? Did you read through this thread at all? Flushing and changing fluid are different things. Flushing involves actively cleaning out the transmission, while changing fluids is just replacing the fluid in the pans after you turn the truck off.

You may have under-filled. If you open the fill port (the higher of the two bolts) and cycle through the gears with the engine warm, you should see a very fine drip when the fluid is at the right level. No drip, and you should add fluid (and cycle through gears). If you overfilled it, just let it drain from the fill port until its just a trickle.

[molivares]

Thanks, Yes I meant changing fluids.. So ether overfilling or under filling would cause this and did I cause any damage to the transmission from this skipping ?

[circmand]

Trannys are tough little SOBs and if this is the only damage you did you should be okay. It is always best to read directions first then ask any questions then after feeling fully confident you know what you are doing and have everything you need (including thinks like new gasket for the fill drain bolt) set aside enough time for the repair then start.


All together now Thanks Dad

[Ldub]

Thanks, Yes I meant changing fluids.. So ether overfilling or under filling would cause this and did I cause any damage to the transmission from this skipping ?

Dude...just fill it to the proper level, & then worry about over/under filling...

What I'm say'n here is ...R-E-L-A-X......

You're gonna be OK...

Just do this...

[Scott Larson]

My local CarQuest has everything I have needed for my VX's! I just picked-up the complete timing belt kit for one of 'em and it has everything, belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, gaskets, everything...While I was at it, I also got a trans filter and gasket plus the front pan gasket, they had them in stock; the counter-guy even asked if I also wanted the valve-body filter for the front pan...I didn't even know there was one (It's mounted above the valve-body, can't see it). The sweet thing about dealing with my local parts guy is that if there is a problem, he fixes it now!! There may be cheaper places online but I sure wouldn't want to lose that kind of local service...

[IndianaVX]

It wont be the first time ive asked a stoopit question...but here it goes. How are you guys "SUPPORTING" the transmission??
My tranny is starting to slip going from 3rd to 4th gears. Wanting to do the transmission drain and filter, and the TOD box, but cant figure out where to put a jack to support it all while I have the pans out. and I DO want to take the crossmember out.....I just hate pain in the neck bolts falling, not starting, ect... any help on this support problem?

[IndianaVX]

Leon, could you check that Felpro gasket number please.....my carquest guy said that number does not come up in his Felpro book/computer. I don't want to take a chance when changing tranny fluid and not have this gasket on hand
Thanks!

[Leon R]

Yes... I am pretty sure that is the number, I think that quoted it about 20-30 times on the phone today .

BTW, I also found that ATP makes a version ATP EG12. But I couldn't find ANY local sources for ATP.

I was so desparite, I even tried Honda Passport and Acura SLX gasket (Honda PN 8-96014-234-0, retail $30) to no avail...

In the end, I bought 22"x11" Felpro gasket making material and made my own gasket for $7, so far, no leaks. Took me about 30 minutes to make it. Considering that I spent 2-3 hours trying to find a premade gasket, I should have gone with homemade one to begin with .

As for supporting the tranny, I just put the floor jack under the transfer case.

[Scott Larson]

Floor-jack under the transfer is how I do it, no big deal...why are you dickin' around with homemade gaskets, they are readily available?

[Leon R]

Floor-jack under the transfer is how I do it, no big deal...why are you dickin' around with homemade gaskets, they are readily available?

Did you read my posts? I live in one in most dence populated areas of the country, with DOZENS of autopart stores and dealers around me. I called EVERY KNOWN source! I have friends who work behind parts counter who searched their suppliers and other stores. Eventually I came to a conclusion that if I want my running next few day I had no choice but to make my own gasket!!!

4L30E maybe a common tranny, but that secondary, small pan (which goes by 5+ different names!!! ) is unique to Isuzu version. If you going to take it off: order the gasket ahea of time!!! They are, indeed, readily available... but inly if you have a 1-3 dad to spare!

BTW, the new, premade gasket is now on order! At first sign of my home made gasket leaking, it is going in!

[Scott Larson]

Sounds like the only thing that's dense around your neck-o-the-woods is the parts-counter people...I live in bumm-f@#ck, fricken no-man's land and can get 'em over-the-counter! Time to move...

[IndianaVX]

Thanks for the support answer. But I agree, what the he k IS the small pan called? I've read sellinoid cover, transfer case cover...others I have wrote down, but not in front of me.
Anyway, again thanks for the support confermation.... I bought about supporting it there bat wasn't sure.

[Leon R]

I wouldn't worry about the name, as everyone calls it something different, just get the PN I listed

[Scott Larson]

Isuzu officially refers to it as the "adapter case oil pan", nothing to do with the transfer case. My CarQuest guy referred to it as the "valve-body oil pan". I'd go with Isuzu's name but hey, what the heck do I know...?