How to remove trans filter gasket?

[96-2D-Hoe]

Instructions say use a screwdriver but I couldn't get behind it without damaging the case.
I've tried a couple small angled picks but getting nowhere. Have a larger one to try.

Any ideas?

 

[wjburken]

Instructions say use a screwdriver but I couldn't get behind it without damaging the case.
I've tried a couple small angled picks but getting nowhere. Have a larger one to try.

Any ideas?

Some folks use a 6” section of threaded pipe, 3/4”, with a tee or an elbow on one end as a handle and thread the pipe into the gasket and pull it out.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Thanks for the reply. Is that 3/4 OD or ID?

I had to just put the cover on and stop for tonight

Will have to try to find something at the local hardware store in the morning.

 

[OR VietVet]

I have always used either a long pick that is angled and has a curl on the end that I could work behind the seal and roll around the outer diameter for sections or one piece at a time.

I have seen the pipe one too. Gotta be careful, either way, to not leave gouges in the housing wall.

 

[wjburken]

Thanks for the reply. Is that 3/4 OD or ID?

I had to just put the cover on and stop for tonight

Will have to try to find something at the local hardware store in the morning.

If you go to a hardware store and buy a 3/4” x 6” pipe nipple, that’s what you need.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

If you go to a hardware store and buy a 3/4” x 6” pipe nipple, that’s what you need.

That's what I was hoping would work but I couldn't think what it was called. There's a builders supply within walking distance. Thanks for the help.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

I have always used either a long pick that is angled and has a curl on the end that I could work behind the seal and roll around the outer diameter for sections or one piece at a time.

I have a cheap set of picks and the small ones were a bit too small to get hold of and the large ones were too big. I managed to put a small angled pick in one side and out the other of my little finger. Gonna be sore in the morning.

Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[wjburken]

That's what I was hoping would work but I couldn't think what it was called. There's a builders supply within walking distance. Thanks for the help.

Be careful to go easy. Only need to get a little bite on the gasket. Remember, the thread is tapered so you will expand the gasket if you go to far.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Be careful to go easy. Only need to get a little bite on the gasket. Remember, the thread is tapered so you will expand the gasket if you go to far.

For sure.

I was tempted to leave the old one in but there was so much difference in the size of the new one and old one I didn't want to risk it letting by.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

I went to two different stores and I couldn't find anything that looked like it might work. The nipples did not have enough taper on them to bite onto the seal. I looked like at one thread on it would be compressing it against the body too much.

What's the right tool for this job?

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

This seems to be the only other option. I didn't want to damage the body if I could help it.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

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[96-2D-Hoe]

I'd bet that was the original from the factory. There was only one tiny spot where I could put the small pick and it wouldn't slip straight off. Gave it a few hits and it moved enough to where I could get the screwdriver on it and hit it a couple more times. When it slipped back I pulled out out with long nose pliers.

The new one has a nice lip all the way around and will be easy to get behind/out.

Now I want to flush the trans completely. The fluid that drained out overnight was very dark.

Thanks for the help.

 

[OR VietVet]

Be careful with that flush. Since you are doing the work, is your flush just a replacement of as much fluid as you can get out of it or done at a shop using their equipment? That equipment should use the trans pump to swap the fluid with.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Just me replacing fluid. Thanks for the tip

 

[OR VietVet]

You said "flush the trans completely". How do you plan to get all the fluid out?

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

The disconnect a line, turn the engine over, replace as you go method I guess.
Unless there's a better way?

 

[OR VietVet]

Disable the ignition and turn over engine or actually start the engine? I would not think that all fluid would get out of there that way but maybe it would. Some torque converters had a threaded plug that you could rotate to the bottom and drain it from there. I don't think yours does but I could be wrong.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Pull the fuel pump relay and turn it over. Won't completely 'flush' it but AFAIK that's about the only option apart from paying for it at a shop. Seen it on youtube and some people have mentioned/done it here.

 

[OR VietVet]

Yea, I would not want to start the engine but turning over should push a lot of that fluid out. Use Dexron VI to refill. I use AC Delco fluid but you can get other brands.