peteread Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 can anyone shed some light on what could happen if an auto gearbox is overfilled with transmission oil? basically would there be any lasting damage caused? Quote
seatkid Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Yes there would be damage, IMO the likey scenario with 1.5L overfill is that oil is churned by the main rotating bit leading to rapid overheating and the oil would deteriorate, loss of protection (in your case clutch packs) may follow. This box uses clutch packs and not brake bands.The clutchpacks cannot be adjusted - they are multiplate hydraulic clutches. In your case, I would say symptoms are either the clutchpacks are worn or it could just be wrong/knacked oil and slipping. You first need to drain all the ATF as best you can and refill correctly with the correct fluid. As you can only get half the oil out in one go. Its going to take two or three goes. (run it a while in between changes) Remember to move the selector to all positions after you refill with the engine running to fill all the oilways, then check the oil level. Be carefull when removing/refitting the overflow pipe as it is plastic and easily damaged. From the TIS its looks as if the clutch packs can be changed once the gearbox is removed. Quote
peteread Posted July 11, 2005 Author Report Posted July 11, 2005 cheers seatkid...wish this ford tis would download, then I could see for myself.I'll be draining oil tomorrow then...lol Quote
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