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what do you use to pump trans fluid into trans?

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Old 07-02-2016, 01:55 PM
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I've taken off the shifter and filled the transmission a few times before but this time I want to try and just pump the fluid into the fill hole because I don't feel like messing around with the old gasket crap and removing extra screws/bolts etc.

Do you guys use a generic pump that attaches to the top of a quart bottle, or have any other particular device to help with filling the transmission? Will not be using a lift so just jack stands.
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Old 07-02-2016, 03:02 PM
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The plastic fluid pumps will handle about four quarts after that they start to come apart it's a tad thick for them to handle. I found one at harbor freight a while back and it had a metal case and has held up well. I even use it on the diff with the super thick gear oil. I'll see if I can find a link for you.
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Old 07-02-2016, 10:15 PM
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When I do mine I just connect the lines coming from the transmission to my cooler and start the engine and then let it pump old fluid out and then I hook up my little hand-held pump to individual quarts and pump it back in.

It's a gigantic pain in the ***. I'm considering getting a different dipstick with a larger hole an electric pump so I have to do it all over again.
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I'd like to see the TS use his cooler lines on a manual trans lol
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done it both ways, in through the shifter is about as easy as it gets, with the least mess...
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I use a pump from harbor freight, looks like a giant black syringe with a hose on the end, stick it in , pull out the lever, stick it in, push the lever, done. Keep minds out of the gutters.
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