[V8] Handfull 'o questions...

[Scott Simmons]

For the trans fluid, I did four quarts of M1 plus a bottle of red 
LubeGard (put it in first).  What Scott says makes sense and I do the 
good ol' "shoulda had a V8" donk onto the forehead.  But I did change it 
3 times and plan on a fourth sometime to do the filter.

What all is involved when changing the filter?

I've seen remann'ed ZF4HP22's lately for about $2500.  I can get you 
one.  I know a guy who knows a guy.  Fell off a truck.

~Scott S.



toml99 at todomundo.com wrote:

>Hi all, well I just changed the caps/rotors/wires/oxygen sensor/ 
>distributor and flange gaskets for their first time ever (98K) and it  
>feels like someone slipped a turbo in there....always thought it ran/ 
>idled great except for a slight surging(which is gone), and even  
>though it had it's difficulties, thoroughly enjoyed working on it.  I  
>plan on changing the tranny fluid and possibly some suspension parts  
>which is where I have a few questions....
>(a)  Do the exhaust/cat donuts need to be replaced when removed/is  
>dealer only option as I haven't found them elsewhere?
>
>(b) Noticed my front inner control arm bushings are torn(everything  
>else feels tight/looks fine).  If I just replaced inner and outer and  
>sway bar bushings, will I need an alignment.
>
>(c)My tranny was replaced under warranty @ 48K(factory remanufactured  
>unit which was listed on receipt as $4608) and the fluid hasn't been  
>changed.  Receipt lists the fluid as ZVW366353(dead part number) for  
>(get this) the whopping low price of $1.70/qt.(1997) Currently  
>doesn't leak a drop.  Planned to remove the cooler lines and replace  
>filter.  Been advised by a few as to use Mobil 1.  Anyone have any  
>info/opinions on fluid?
>
>(d)I also was going to replace the steering damper as when I took it  
>out, it felt "bad"....but I was dying to drive the car and broke, so  
>I sprayed some CorrosionX into the seal and pumped it a few times and  
>now it feels like a smooth,weak shock.  Wondering if anyone knows if  
>it's just a simple piston and seal, or if it's gas filled....
>
>I hope all are well and any info would be greatly  
>appreciated....Sincerely Tom Laplante
>
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