Super VXer
Awesome! I ordered the part ($5-ish) and the tool ($30-ish) so for $35 this could be wonderful......knock on wood.Originally Posted by VXorado
It's very easy and took me only 30 minutes. This was after I was quoted $550 from a trans shop and they claimed it was a 5 hr job and the exhaust had to be dropped...RIP OFF!!!!
I did not drain the trans fluid when I replaced the seal.
Did you do any fluid flushing or anything after?
Super VXer
No worries. Will do.
VXer
It will probably take longer to jack it up and put it on jack stands. I tried using 50 years of wrenching tricks and nothing worked. Bought the special tool and it was a 5 minute job without dropping the pan. The tool also helps install the new one
Mike
Super VXer
I had my seal replaced by a shop. Now, I have to move the shifter around to get it to start. Also, I am having some intermttent hard shifts...
I'm going to take the VX back up to the shop...but, I'm wondering if anyone else has any thoughts on wtf they did to the car? Over/under filled the fluid?
Super VXer
I watched and asked questions as my skilled mechanic replaced my seal. At the end, he confirmed that all gears worked properly and that the VX only started in neutral and park...or just park, I cant remember. The point is that he checked these things and said that things can be out of alignment when the selector switch is put back on.
I would have your mechanic adjust it.
Or your mode selector switch could be going out as well.
Super VXer
My guess is the trans linkage adjustment bolt was not adjust properly after they did the work. They didn't need to touch the linkage bolt but easily could have just assuming is was necessary. The linkage needs to be adjusted properly to get the trans positions correct between the console & mode selector switch.
Here's the pic of it.
Super VXer
Big thanks...I explained this to the trans guys...I think the tech understands...will let you know how it turns out.
Super VXer
That's totally what I meant. Just without a good use of terminology to hand off to your mechanic.
VXer
Anyone bought a tool and want to loan/sell it to me, pretty sure I'm having the same problem.
Super VXer
sorry for the delay in responding....
You are more than welcome to borrow mine per my offer below:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=24426
Let me know your address and I will get the cost for shipping to and from. You can then compare that to the cost for the tool and see if it makes sense to borrow or buy from where I bought from.
Super VXer
What a guy!!!
VXer
Indeed!What a guy!!!
Super VXer
Anyone by chance have a picture of what this seal looks like? Was at the local parts store and they had two different looking seals (one is thinner than the other) and want to make sure I pick up the correct one. I looked up the part number online and found several "generic" pictures but all looked different.
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VXer
Got the seal off today and the new one in, the old seal was completely plastic and twice as long. All the pics I've seen of the seal online was a metal ring with a rubber seal on the inside. I'll post a picture showing the comparisons. The problem ended up being the tool, I had to file it down so it could actually insert the threads in and then it came out pretty easy. Haven't checked to see if the shifting is still messed up, I think I forgot a washer on the shaft connection (with the cotter pin) and it was allowing some play in the movement. Gotta do the axle fluids then I will check.
VXer
I noticed a leak pooling by the adapter pan that I hoped was just the gasket I didn't replace, nope that's fine and its this selector shaft seal. Ordered the parts, hope its as easy as you say it is!
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