I know when I removed the engine/trans (together) trans fluid poured out like crazy, and I expected that. I had a catchpan

But when it goes back in, I don't want it to, because it's all new and stuff. I checked with several autoparts houses, and none had any idea when i mentioned that "plug" for the rear of the trans. Any tips on how to keep it all in good working/non leaking order? Thanks guys, it's gettin close!!!

 

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

Is that what you are looking for to prevent trany fluid from spilling?...

 

check page 197 in npd catalogue:
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Plug, Trans Output Shaft
Prevent fluid loss all over your garage, driveway and/or
body during engine/transmission or driveshaft removal.
Don’t trust that old sandwich bag and kite string. Do it the
way the pro’s do with these handy plastic plugs that are
properly sized to fit within the seal and around the output
shaft for an easy leak free task.
1.44� OD, 67-73 C-4, 4sMT w/small input
.................................................. .902-1 3.75
1.7� OD, C-6, FMX, 65-66 C-4, BB 4sMT
.................................................. .902-2 3.75
Plug Set inc’s 5 plugs to fit 1�-2.180� output shafts
.................................................. .902-4 12.95

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or just don;'t fill the thing until its in if possible :-)

Kalli

 

If the tranny is new, wait until it's in to fill it up. No oil, no leak.

 

There is oil in the new converter though, and I'm afraid it will find it's way out - the converter is supposed to stay "primed" so that was my concern.

Don't they have those plugs anywhere else but online? It would be a pain to order that and wait

 

Putting a plug in the tail shaft won't stop oil from flowing out of the converter. If you're concerned about it, just put a sandwich bag over the tail, there will be very little, if any, oil come out. It's oil in the pan you have to worry about.

 

Ah that's a good point - didn't think of that...

I guess I could get it all in there, let it settle a bit, check it, add some, start it, add some more, until it reaches the right level.

 

That's the ticket!

 

You could also just take the front yoke off of the driveshaft and use it to plug the transmission. It would be a good time to replace the u-joints anyway.