Turbo 400
 

i have a leaky turbo 400 im gonna change the pan, gasket and filter any tip tricks instructions and toqure specs would be greatly apprecited

Thanks in advance

Josh

Re: Turbo 400
 

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Nothing here other than you might want to check the rear seal while you are under there.

LockDoc

Re: Turbo 400
 

I'd say before you start,dry it off real good and run it around a bit and find EXACTLY where it is leaking from. Front seal = got to come out for repair.Speedo,shift linkage,cooler lines, can leak down giving the appearance that the pan is leaking,etc.
If it IS the pan leaking,take it off and gently pound out any distortions caused by over-tightening the bolts.
torque pan bolts to 12 lbs.only. Then after a week or so of use,re-torque (12 lbs again).

Re: Turbo 400
 

Thanks for the tips i found the leak and it is from the pan gasket and im replacing the pan so i dont have to pound it flat
Thanks again Josh

Re: Turbo 400
 

One other thing, check the pan after its off for raised bolt holes(from over tighting). Lay the edge of the pan on a 2x4 and tap with a hammer to flatten out the humps, will help the new gasket to seal better.

Re: Turbo 400
 

If I knew it was going to leak after I took the first test run, I would have replaced the little ring where the shifter Linkage goes into the housing.
To do this I had drain the transmission again and get a new seal for the pan because it ripped when I was taking it out.

Re: Turbo 400
 

if u have a tranny that was rebuilt about 14,000 miles ago when do u change the tranny fluid...

Re: Turbo 400
 

At 15000 miles then again at 50

Re: Turbo 400
 

Look around for a aluminum pan they seal better and dont warp.

Re: Turbo 400
 

Got the new pan and filter kit a little bit of bling bling lol/Users/donnareynolds/Desktop/S4020190.JPG

Re: Turbo 400
 

sorry couldnt post the pic but its like the one from lmc hopefully be able to get it installed this weekend
Thanks again for the help
Josh