Tranny drain plug?
08-05-2012, 05:59 PM
#1
The Bear
Thread Starter
Where the frig is the drain plug on these transmissions? Below is a pic of the tranny pan, is that a protective cover or is the plug somewhere weird?
The only thing I can figure is that that is a cover for the pan and the drain plug is under that hump. But I don't want to go pulling stuff off without knowing for sure. Apparently whoever had this truck before me over filled it and I need to drain some out. It's shifting funny so I hope it doesn't already have permanent damage, it's only shifting funny on overdrive. Steepen 40-50 MPH. If I accelerate in OD at those speeds it kind of jerks. But once I get over 50 it doesn't do it anymore.
The only thing I can figure is that that is a cover for the pan and the drain plug is under that hump. But I don't want to go pulling stuff off without knowing for sure. Apparently whoever had this truck before me over filled it and I need to drain some out. It's shifting funny so I hope it doesn't already have permanent damage, it's only shifting funny on overdrive. Steepen 40-50 MPH. If I accelerate in OD at those speeds it kind of jerks. But once I get over 50 it doesn't do it anymore.
Last edited by FordmanUGA; 08-05-2012 at 06:08 PM.
08-05-2012, 06:21 PM
#4
The Bear
Thread Starter
Thanks Jacob and greenhead. Well that sucks, guess I'll just take it somewhere and get a filter and fluid change done. That fixed our Trooper when it was shifting weird, if that doesn't fix it I'll go from there.
I was hoping I could just drain a little fluid and see if that helped, the fluid looks new, no discoloration so I doubt it's what came in the truck.
I was hoping I could just drain a little fluid and see if that helped, the fluid looks new, no discoloration so I doubt it's what came in the truck.
08-05-2012, 06:38 PM
#6
Haha we have a trooper with the same exact problem!!! If i were you id get the kit from autozone (yes i know, autozone) and change it yourself. Its real easy and can save you some cash. My truck wasnt shifting into overdrive and i changed that stuff and it shift like brand new now. Now we just gotta do the same to that trooper haha!
Edit: if you change it yourself be sure to clean off the metal filings on the magnet on the pan.
Edit: if you change it yourself be sure to clean off the metal filings on the magnet on the pan.
08-05-2012, 06:59 PM
#7
The Bear
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by greenheadkiller98
Haha we have a trooper with the same exact problem!!! If i were you id get the kit from autozone (yes i know, autozone) and change it yourself. Its real easy and can save you some cash. My truck wasnt shifting into overdrive and i changed that stuff and it shift like brand new now. Now we just gotta do the same to that trooper haha!
Edit: if you change it yourself be sure to clean off the metal filings on the magnet on the pan.
Edit: if you change it yourself be sure to clean off the metal filings on the magnet on the pan.
I've been told its because it's one of the newer generation Troopers. I've heard that the older models are pretty much bulletproof. Our's is a 2001 model and a PIA POS.
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08-05-2012, 07:49 PM
#8
I have a '90 2.8L GM v6. Love that thing. It was my first vehicle. Its completely stock with walmart all terrrains and its still a BEAST. Keeps up with those ghetto tires while in 2wd against mildy modified jeeps in 4x4. I guess bc it wieghs nothing for its size. At 198k it runs great but idles a little rough and shifts funky everynow and then, but were planning to work out those kinks soon. I love that thing man its an absolute tank!!
08-05-2012, 07:54 PM
#9
The Bear
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Originally Posted by greenheadkiller98
I have a '90 2.8L GM v6. Love that thing. It was my first vehicle. Its completely stock with walmart all terrrains and its still a BEAST. Keeps up with those ghetto tires while in 2wd against mildy modified jeeps in 4x4. I guess bc it wieghs nothing for its size. At 198k it runs great but idles a little rough and shifts funky everynow and then, but were planning to work out those kinks soon. I love that thing man its an absolute tank!!
Ours has the 3.5 GM, decent motor power wise, just waaayyyyy too many issues with it.
08-05-2012, 07:59 PM
#10
RDNK150
Dude do not waste your money going to the dealership it's so simple to flush and fill the tranny...
Step 1: loosen all bolts to the pan and slowly take a corner or side out all the way if you drop the whole thing... Your taking a transmission fluid bath...
Step 2: take off the pan and clean the magnet there shouldn't be anything in the pan if there is a yellow/red plastic plug in there it's ok it just means its never been touched its from the factory but make sure you clean that magnet and inspect the valve bodies
Step 3: grab the filter it just pulls right off and clean that all up I use some brake cleaner on a rag I don't spray it directly on the valve bodies but you do your own thing And then pop the new filter on
Step 4: grab the pan and THROW AWAY the old rubber gasket DO NOT get an aftermarket gasket they never fit right. And make sure you clean the pan really well and put the new gasket on
Step 5: put the pan back on and start tightening all the bolts back in do a cross pattern method so you one don't strip any bolts and two don't pinch the gasket make sure all the bolts are snug and the gaskets not pinched anywhere I'd say approximately 18ft lbs will do the trick but if you just want to make them hand tight crank about a 1/8th of a turn more and that's it so you dont snap any bolts
Step 6: throw some MERCON V in that pig and fire it up let It get to optimum temp and check the level... Obviously while running and congrats you just did a transmission service
Fun fact: transmission services at the dealership rarely flush the torque converter so just keep on top of the fluids and eventually it will all be changed. Also with high mileage in my own experience with a problem or not NEVER flush out the entire system due to your problem if there is one will be worse or two of you don't have a problem you will then inherit one
Good luck
Nick
Step 1: loosen all bolts to the pan and slowly take a corner or side out all the way if you drop the whole thing... Your taking a transmission fluid bath...
Step 2: take off the pan and clean the magnet there shouldn't be anything in the pan if there is a yellow/red plastic plug in there it's ok it just means its never been touched its from the factory but make sure you clean that magnet and inspect the valve bodies
Step 3: grab the filter it just pulls right off and clean that all up I use some brake cleaner on a rag I don't spray it directly on the valve bodies but you do your own thing And then pop the new filter on
Step 4: grab the pan and THROW AWAY the old rubber gasket DO NOT get an aftermarket gasket they never fit right. And make sure you clean the pan really well and put the new gasket on
Step 5: put the pan back on and start tightening all the bolts back in do a cross pattern method so you one don't strip any bolts and two don't pinch the gasket make sure all the bolts are snug and the gaskets not pinched anywhere I'd say approximately 18ft lbs will do the trick but if you just want to make them hand tight crank about a 1/8th of a turn more and that's it so you dont snap any bolts
Step 6: throw some MERCON V in that pig and fire it up let It get to optimum temp and check the level... Obviously while running and congrats you just did a transmission service
Fun fact: transmission services at the dealership rarely flush the torque converter so just keep on top of the fluids and eventually it will all be changed. Also with high mileage in my own experience with a problem or not NEVER flush out the entire system due to your problem if there is one will be worse or two of you don't have a problem you will then inherit one
Good luck
Nick