What replacement parts are need for tranny flush?

[scorgnetic]

I went to autozone to get a new tranny filter, etc and all that the kit had was the new filter and pan gasket.

Are there any other gaskets, etc needed?

 

[Bill Kemp]

Not really. Although if yau are planning on keeping the X and doing this once a year you might want to get a drain valve to install in the pan. It makes the job much less messy.
Just for the filter change the stuff in the filter kit is all you should need.
Just a note..This is not a flush. A flush is replaceing all the fluid.

 

[scorgnetic]

You know what I meant!!!!!

Anyways, thanks for the input. I want to run Mobil 1 but, do you think I should use regular fluid for a little bit first to clean any misc debris out of the tranny first or just do a straight swap with the Mobil1?

Thanks again,

Randy

 

[Opera House]

Depends on how much sediment

Is in the pan. Expect some but if it is really dirty, the new filter will get dirty in a couple of months from stuff that losens up from the TC and elsewhere. Did you get new O rings with the filter? Last Autoone filter I got in a rush didn't have them and had to trasfer them from the old filter. If you just drop the pan you will only change 35% of the fluid. In a pump out, starting with 5 quarts of cheaper fluid before Mobil 1 is an atractive option when it takes 15 or more quarts to get it clean. Filters are better and cheaper at www.bulkpart.com SPX filter is only $10. Gasket must be ordered seperately. (>$1)

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Randy, if you're using Mobil 1, make sure it is Mercon V rated. This is very important on the 5R55E that you have. You can use a cheaper Mercon III to flush it, as Opera House describes, but use the Mercon V spec for the final fill.

 

[aldive]

I have used Mobil 1 ATF for years with NO problems. I do flush every 2 years.

If you are going to switch, and by all means do so, you really should do a complete flush.

Good luck.....

 

[scorgnetic]

How many O rings are there supposed to be in the kit?

Do you coat the new pan gasket with anything before it gets installed or do you just bolt it up dry?

 

[Rhett]

f you are going to switch, and by all means do so, you really should do a complete flush.

Do you mean by 'complete flush', take the truck somewhere and have it flushed by one of those machines?

 

[aldive]

Originally posted by Rhett Browning
Do you mean by 'complete flush', take the truck somewhere and have it flushed by one of those machines?

Yes ot do it yourdrlf' its the only way to get all the ATF out.

 

[Opera House]

Gasket prep

The gasket probably came all scrunched up in the box. Lay it out flat for a day, you might have to lay something on it to get it to flatten. If you need something to keep it stuck in place, use pertoleum jelly. Dont use silicone or other gasket sealers. There should be two O rings that snap on the extruded sections of the filter. These used to come standard but have seen them missing on the last couple of filters from Autozone. Curious if these not being supplied is a trend. Lubricate them before you push the filter in.

 

[Ross-N-Chicago]

I'll try and find the article, 3 pages, but it talks about the coincidence of tranny failures after flushes b/c people don't change the pan filter before, AND AFTER a flush.
Scenario 1- Regular customer goes to Jiffy Lube and asks for a flush. They accept, flush old fluid out and put in new without changing pan filter. Once that filter is saturated it cannot function at all, period. This is what leads to most premature failures.

Scenario 2- Customer asks for pan filter change and then the flush. This is better but the article still states that you should change the filter again (maybe 1000-3000 miles) because a flush with ALL NEW fluid will break up any loose debris and clog a filter early.

Scenario 3- Repeat #2 above and then change the filter again and you should be A OK.

FYI- I didn't write the article, it was from a recognized filter association but I will find it and post the link.

 

[aldive]

A lot of the hassel can be removed with the use of an external spin on filter.

 

[Opera House]

Scenario - 4

A lot of older transmissions, like the A4LD, come sandard with only a metal screen filter that allows a lot of particles to make their way into the valve body. Get the upgraded MicroFelt filter technology that is used in the 97 and later V6 Explorer transmissions for a couple of bucks more.

 

[Rhett]

will this 1997+ Explorer V6 "microfelt" filter fit to an A4LD?

I know the R55E or whatever it's called is essentially an electronic version of the A4LD, but still...

 

[Opera House]

You can use the same filter

SPX corporation specifies the same filter for the A4LD, 4R55E & 5R55E. They are only $10 at www.bulkpart.com vs $22 for a Taiwan one at Autozone. Buy a couple at these prices cause they will get dirty! At bulkpart you need to order the pan gasket $.70) and O rings seperately if you don't transfer the old O rings (large & small). All 4X4 use the long pickup tube. If the pan has a pertruberance it takes the long pickup (trans maybe swapped). More information available on the SPX website www.bryco.com under products.

 

[briantf]

Where to get spin-on adapter?

AlDive,

Been to AutoZone & Summit and can't find anything like that spin-on adapter. Looks like Summit thinks the 2WD 5R55E is the only one they carry filters for, as well. Any suggestions on where to get one?

Thanks!

Brian in CA

 

[aldive]

Re: Where to get spin-on adapter?

Originally posted by briantf
AlDive,

Been to AutoZone & Summit and can't find anything like that spin-on adapter. Looks like Summit thinks the 2WD 5R55E is the only one they carry filters for, as well. Any suggestions on where to get one?

Thanks!

Brian in CA

I got mine at Summit.

 

[Opera House]

You can also just get any

External oil filter mount, only $12.75 at Summit. I had a spare one on the shelf along with extra hose and fittings. That made my setup only cost $15 with a Puralator filter.

 

[briantf]

Summit filter conversion?

Finally got the criteria correct - remote filter transmission.

In looking at their picture, I'm assuming it hooks to the fluid lines running to the cooler in front? It doesn't hang down low, hopefully - getting it ripped off by a rock would suck.

Thanks Again

 

[aldive]

Re: Summit filter conversion?

Originally posted by briantf
Finally got the criteria correct - remote filter transmission.

In looking at their picture, I'm assuming it hooks to the fluid lines running to the cooler in front? It doesn't hang down low, hopefully - getting it ripped off by a rock would suck.

Thanks Again

You can mount it anywhere you like.