Transmission flush with new filter review

[driver3]

Did they clean the filter in the front torque converter pan? Not quite as important as the regular filter - glad you go it done, so many people only do the flush and that is way insufficient - ask any true tranny tech.

Ok... so when I'm under there tomorrow, is this an easy thing to do.. the torque convertor filter? I'm getting all ready thinking I've got everything set and now I find I need to change yet ANOTHER filter???? I want to make sure I do this right so if anyone can let me know I'd appreciate it. Gathering materials this afternoon for an 8:30 start tomorrow.. wheelbearings, transmission, transfercase, and differentials... followed by a Sunday detail job.. Like taking the VX to the spa...

[Tone]

You can rinse the strainer out on the little pan - that is probably what people have been talking about when mentioning the filter in some conversations - it is very different than the pan filter. You will need a gasket for the little pan which is sometimes hard to find. Good luck and I strongly recommend the drill driven pump, clear hose and a 2qt+ clear funnel with a helper to keep adding fluid for you while you watch under the car and power the drill.

[driver3]

Hey.. thanks Tone.. I have a good helper and I think I'm all set.. we'll take a look down there and see what we can find.

The support on this board is incredible... Thanks everyone... talk to you tomorrow when it's all finished (hopefully I don't need any contact in between )

[kpaske]

Driver3 -

Will you consider doing a write up or howto after you're finished? Pictures would be an added plus!

When I last did mine, I did a fairly thorough fluid change, as per Joe Black's howto, but I didn't change the filters, so I'd like to do it again some time in the near future.