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Originally Posted by brosmar1
I consider myself fairly mechanically competent, but this was my first time ever servicing a transmission and I was surprised at the lack of information out there on how to do this job, especially for SS’s. So, I am writing up my experience for anyone out there looking to do the same, and also so I can come back to it when I have to do this job again.
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Here is the
link to a valve body repair followed by a full fluid tranny flush.
I didn't mention in the post that the pan was lowered by 1/2" and a tube inserted to pump out the fluid. No mess while dropping the pan.
Some fluid does drip when pulling out the valve body.
Regards to fluid levels:
The coefficient of thermal expansion for oils and transmission fluids is around 0.0007 per degree C (0.07%/C).
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/th...h-heat.316726/
For example: If ambient ambient air temperature is 68F (20C) during tranny fill and the fluid heats to 180F (82C) then the difference is 62C = 82 - 20.
Therefore, during the summertime, the fluid could be expected to expand 0.0007 x 62C = 0.0434 (4.3%).
10.8 L expands 464 mL
Therefore fill until fill tube over flows, then remove approximately 400 ml from the cooler or from the drain plug.