Forbidden Glitter Mushroom on Transfercase drain plug

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mrkev

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Just thought i'd share this finding after changing out the transfercase fluid. I got the car @ 130k miles. 1 owner, dealer serviced, but I doubt they ever did the transfer case. The last time they did a trans flush as at 60k. When I go the car at 130k, the transmission had a violent Jerk when going slow from 1st to 2nd gear. The temp sensor was also intermittently not working, according to the dash readings in tow mode. I changed the fluid (mobile1) and filter i the trans. also got a new temp sensor from the dealer at 65$ (glad they didnt try to rip me off on the price) Shifts 100times smoother after i changed it. 1000 miles later, I changed the trans fluid again, without the filter and it shifts even better now.

While doing that, I did the transfercase fluid with Redline D6. Found this on the drain plug. Car runs fine.
 

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Not related, but also wrapped the exhaust that's close to the tranny pan. hopefully it will reduce some unwanted heat. I guess it wont hurt.
 

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Not related, but also wrapped the exhaust that's close to the tranny pan. hopefully it will reduce some unwanted heat. I guess it wont hurt.
How was it getting the transmission pan away from your exhaust? I have seen a video where a guy uses a pry bar to move the exhaust away and that isn't something I want to do.
 

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I recently pulled my pan and did not have to mess with the cross over pipe, i followed this u-tube video.

2016 Chevrolet Chevy GM 8L90 8 Speed transmission how to do a fluid and filter change​

 

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