Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2016 15:05:21 -0400
Reply-To: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: The hits keep coming
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Thanks Stuart. So I'm in NH. Anybody know anybody in a 100 miles (AAA plus :) that can do the work well?
I've called around here and Maine and haven't found anyone.
Mike
> On Apr 9, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> It's not possible for oil from the engine to get into the differential. That
> hex plug is the differential fill hole, and the bottom of the hole is the
> correct level when it's full. Draining is done by removing the pan, no oil
> should come out when you remove the plug if you are on a level surface.
>
> You have ATF in the diff. The AT has a pump and functions using hydraulic
> pressure. You are pumping ATF into the diff because a seal has failed, and
> there is no escaping a full transmission rebuild, other than swapping in a
> good used one. Should run around $2k if you remove and install the unit,
> add $500 or so if the shop does it. A used unit goes for around $500 plus
> shipping if you can find a seller willing to ship. Check Craigslist and The
> Samba.
>
> Sorry, but there is no other solution. You can stop looking for one and
> have a beer. :-(
>
> Stuart
>
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> Michael
> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2016 10:36 AM
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> Subject: The hits keep coming
>
> Many of you have replied with your expertise on the matter of a blown tranny
> on an 88 auto. Or at least those kind of symptoms.
>
> Now here is a new development. I wanted to check to see if I could tell if
> ATF was mixing with the differential so I unscrewed the drain plug and oil
> literally came gushing out. When I closed it after filling a couple weeks
> ago,it was a trickle which I believe means it was filled with close to the
> 1.3 quarts that is recommended.
>
> Now, I also changed out the engine oil (it's an ej22 Subaru) and filled that
> up right. Well, the engine oil is half gone and I believe that's what was in
> the differential section. No visible leaks anywhere.
>
> Hard to tell if ATF was mixed in based on the Amberness of synthetic engine
> oil and the purple color of the diff oil. Plus, it's quite surprising when
> oil comes flying at your face while under the van.
>
> I don't really know what this could mean other than probably a good deal of
> money to fix it.
>
> Any ideas on the matter?
>
> Mike=