wickedfrisone
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So I've been meaning to change or flush my transmission fluid for a few months now as it is a pale yellow color now and I've already bought about 5qts of fluid and the filter/gasket kit. My concern now is that I read somewhere, I don't recall where, that the Comp G came with a different filter from the standard GTP's, so I'm not sure if the one I bought for the HD trans is actually going to fit/work well? Even if I do need to somehow find another of these different filters, I also haven't been able to search for parts specific for the TapShift trans anyway, or at the very least confirm that the parts are for sure the same for both transmissions. Also, when I was originally looking for just the gasket, they showed both a 20-bolt and 17-bolt option that supposedly would both fit the GTP trans - so which one does this one use? I only ask because I haven't been able to get my car jacked up to see for myself yet. I'm just curious since it shows the 20-bolt gasket/pan applies to almost all the transmissions the GP and others used, so who on earth requires the 17-bolt version that popped up for me?
Also since I'm already creating this thread on the same topic... I'm guessing people will say I should just change whatever fluid I can remove from dropping the pan and not do an entire flush because it will most likely damage the trans. I'm confused as to why this is always the assumption of what's going to happen? I understand how this could happen with either A) a transmission that already has damage and has NEVER had the fluid and filter changed, where the fluid appears dark, sludgy, with metallic specks and/or a burnt smell confirming the condition; or B) if you take it to a shop that uses one of those machines that either force the new fluid flowing in the opposite direction or with too much force that could damage seals/lodge crap in places they shouldn't be thus causing problems. But what if the fluid still looks clear/isn't burnt smelling or dark and you don't use one of those machines to do it?
Right now the only "issue" I experience with my transmission is if I drive around a lot it does get to around 206 degrees and when it does get around those temps it shifts a little harder around first and second gear, especially if I don't give it enough time between downshifting to first and taking off again (I guess one of the marvels of living in the city)
I still think my trans is in pretty good shape compared to others I've seen and I'd like to keep it that way, because I reckon another TapShift transmission isn't too easy to come by (I haven't seen any Comp G's in any of my local junkyards) and also not cheap. I really do not want to have to go through what my mom did with her Bonnie - having to use a credit card (when she already has enough debt to deal with) to buy a rebuilt trans. Oh, I remember how bad poor Dulce De Leche got before we had it replaced... I was literally stranded one morning on my way to school when he stalled on me at a traffic light and then wouldn't drive anymore.
I guess I'm open to hearing all your opinions on whether or not to do just a change or a complete flush - which if I do the flush I'll probably do it myself with my dad disconnecting the cooling line or something, definitely not taking it to a shop to be ripped off and probably have them not even change the filter for me.
Also since I'm already creating this thread on the same topic... I'm guessing people will say I should just change whatever fluid I can remove from dropping the pan and not do an entire flush because it will most likely damage the trans. I'm confused as to why this is always the assumption of what's going to happen? I understand how this could happen with either A) a transmission that already has damage and has NEVER had the fluid and filter changed, where the fluid appears dark, sludgy, with metallic specks and/or a burnt smell confirming the condition; or B) if you take it to a shop that uses one of those machines that either force the new fluid flowing in the opposite direction or with too much force that could damage seals/lodge crap in places they shouldn't be thus causing problems. But what if the fluid still looks clear/isn't burnt smelling or dark and you don't use one of those machines to do it?
Right now the only "issue" I experience with my transmission is if I drive around a lot it does get to around 206 degrees and when it does get around those temps it shifts a little harder around first and second gear, especially if I don't give it enough time between downshifting to first and taking off again (I guess one of the marvels of living in the city)
I still think my trans is in pretty good shape compared to others I've seen and I'd like to keep it that way, because I reckon another TapShift transmission isn't too easy to come by (I haven't seen any Comp G's in any of my local junkyards) and also not cheap. I really do not want to have to go through what my mom did with her Bonnie - having to use a credit card (when she already has enough debt to deal with) to buy a rebuilt trans. Oh, I remember how bad poor Dulce De Leche got before we had it replaced... I was literally stranded one morning on my way to school when he stalled on me at a traffic light and then wouldn't drive anymore.
I guess I'm open to hearing all your opinions on whether or not to do just a change or a complete flush - which if I do the flush I'll probably do it myself with my dad disconnecting the cooling line or something, definitely not taking it to a shop to be ripped off and probably have them not even change the filter for me.
