Re: IML: 81 trans burn smell

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Your Welcome Matt !

Btw, this site has loads of interesting stuff. I am looking right now for
some nice stuff for under my Christmas tree :)

All the best,

Robert


Op Di, 5 december, 2006 9:51 am, schreef Matthew Gill:
> Well well!! Doesn't that look sharp! It even says Torqueflite right
> on it, thanks!! I was looking at expensive ones for around $200 ... but for
> $25, why not? I can't imagine any reason why the more
> expensive one would be any better.
>
> Thanks for that link!
> Matt
>
>
> On Dec 5, 2006, at 1:41 AM, Rob van der Es wrote:
>
>
>> Hi Matthew,
>>
>>
>> Buying a deeper pan won't hurt for sure, but on the other hand..
>> Why wouldn't Chrysler have done that when they assembled the car many
>> years ago?
>>
>> The burning smell is definetely an indication that your fluid has
>> overheated and with regard to that: have you checked the lines that are
>> running to the transmission oil cooler? I am talking about the lower
>> part of your radiator, the transmission fluid lines may be blocked you
>> see. Just a thought.
>>
>>
>> But with regard to your question, I think your theory is right. A
>> deeper pan holds more fluid, and more fluid has a better cooling effect.
>>
>> I think those deeper pans are ment for cars that are used in heavy
>> traffic with many stops and low speeds (like a taxi for e.g.), at low
>> speeds the cooling effect of the air won't do much to cool the pan with
>> fluid. It might also be wise to use a deeper pan when you frequently use
>> the car for towing a trailer.
>>
>> You will find a nice one here: http://www.440source.com/trans.htm
>> And it won't cost you an arm an a leg! (about $25), it looks great
>> (chrome) and just because it looks that great (and having a better
>> cooling capacity) I am thinking about it to get one myself :)
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>>
>> Robert
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Op Di, 5 december, 2006 9:24 am, schreef Matthew Gill:
>>
>>> Well,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I think i may have caught my trans before any serious issues. I've
>>> done a google search about having a burn smell, and brown looking trans
>>>  fluid. It may just appear that way because it's old, and  maybe the
>>> burnt fluid is recent because of the leak and it being low, thus
>>> causing increased temperature etc.
>>>
>>> Hopefully it's OK mechanically. Like i said, i haven't heard any
>>> noises out of the trans, so i'll just have the pan removed, new gasket
>>> &
>>> filter etc, and fresh fluid put in.
>>>
>>> I've seen different trans fluid pans online that are larger and
>>> deeper, and hold more fluid. Apparently, having that will allow you to
>>> hold more fluid, and it's supposed to keep everything running cooler.
>>> Is this a
>>> good idea? I'm considering getting one.
>>>
>>>
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