Transmission/ DTE brace/ fluids ???
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Transmission/ DTE brace/ fluids ???
#1 First, what the heck is this? (See pic). It is from the over-flow hose on the tranny. But I didn't notice anything connected to it. But it looks too clean to have not been connected to anything.
#2 I have 3 of the 4 struts on the DTE brace preloaded. Is it OK to leave the bottom driver side loose until I get the tranny in and fluid in?
#3 Is Synthetic fluids good to use in a tranny and differential. Or should I just use plain regular fluids? The tranny is a fully built level 5 tranny. (If that matters on the clutches)
#2 I have 3 of the 4 struts on the DTE brace preloaded. Is it OK to leave the bottom driver side loose until I get the tranny in and fluid in?
#3 Is Synthetic fluids good to use in a tranny and differential. Or should I just use plain regular fluids? The tranny is a fully built level 5 tranny. (If that matters on the clutches)
Melting Slicks
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From: Rugby North Dakota
#1 First, what the heck is this? (See pic). It is from the over-flow hose on the tranny. But I didn't notice anything connected to it. But it looks too clean to have not been connected to anything.
#2 I have 3 of the 4 struts on the DTE brace preloaded. Is it OK to leave the bottom driver side loose until I get the tranny in and fluid in?
#3 Is Synthetic fluids good to use in a tranny and differential. Or should I just use plain regular fluids? The tranny is a fully built level 5 tranny. (If that matters on the clutches)
#2 I have 3 of the 4 struts on the DTE brace preloaded. Is it OK to leave the bottom driver side loose until I get the tranny in and fluid in?
#3 Is Synthetic fluids good to use in a tranny and differential. Or should I just use plain regular fluids? The tranny is a fully built level 5 tranny. (If that matters on the clutches)
#2 - Yes, you have to leave the 4th brace loose, B/C you can't fill the tranny w/ fluid IF the brace is in place
#3 - Dexron III is the correct tranny fluid - I don't know if they make a SYNTHETIC Dexron III - for rear differential, Synthetic lube is recommended.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rugby North Dakota
#1 First, what the heck is this? (See pic). It is from the over-flow hose on the tranny. But I didn't notice anything connected to it. But it looks too clean to have not been connected to anything.
#2 I have 3 of the 4 struts on the DTE brace preloaded. Is it OK to leave the bottom driver side loose until I get the tranny in and fluid in?
#3 Is Synthetic fluids good to use in a tranny and differential. Or should I just use plain regular fluids? The tranny is a fully built level 5 tranny. (If that matters on the clutches)
#2 I have 3 of the 4 struts on the DTE brace preloaded. Is it OK to leave the bottom driver side loose until I get the tranny in and fluid in?
#3 Is Synthetic fluids good to use in a tranny and differential. Or should I just use plain regular fluids? The tranny is a fully built level 5 tranny. (If that matters on the clutches)
#2 - Yes, you have to leave the 4th brace loose, B/C you can't fill the tranny w/ fluid IF the brace is in place
#3 - Dexron III is the correct tranny fluid - I don't know if they make a SYNTHETIC Dexron III - for rear differential, Synthetic lube is recommended.
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From: Vancouver WA
#1 - I believe that is a breather line for the tranny that is not connected to anything - leave it loose as it is -it is OK
#2 - Yes, you have to leave the 4th brace loose, B/C you can't fill the tranny w/ fluid IF the brace is in place
#3 - Dexron III is the correct tranny fluid - I don't know if they make a SYNTHETIC Dexron III - for rear differential, Synthetic lube is recommended.
#2 - Yes, you have to leave the 4th brace loose, B/C you can't fill the tranny w/ fluid IF the brace is in place
#3 - Dexron III is the correct tranny fluid - I don't know if they make a SYNTHETIC Dexron III - for rear differential, Synthetic lube is recommended.
Has anyone run the Mobile 1 synthetic tranny fluid? I am just wondering if synthetic makes the clutches slip?
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
If this is a DTE Stage V, you will instantly void your warranty with the incorrect fluid. My Stage IV requires Redline 75W-140 with extra limited slip lube per the DTE instructions. I would call Phil tomorrow, don't put anything in the rear until you speak with Phil. I don't have a Stage V so I don't know if anything is different.
As for the arms, I would leave them all loose until you get it in place if you can't get all of them now. Don't only tighten three.
As for the arms, I would leave them all loose until you get it in place if you can't get all of them now. Don't only tighten three.
