Re: which synth MTL?!

[John Graham <jgraham1@erols.com>]

Ken wrote:

> OK, I want to put synthetic tranny fluid in my '86 Coupe GT.
> I'd like to go with RedLine.
>
> They offer "more than one".  Which one should I use?  Are
> there listers who've tried different ones?

Look at your manual. If it says 90 or 75W/90 use MT-90.If it says 75W/80
then use  MTL. Note if it calls for a GL-5, then you most
use Redline 75W/90 amd not MTL or MT-90.

>
>
> Also, does the shifter require some type of alignment when
> it is bolted onto the "rod" that protrudes out of the rear
> of the tranny?  It seemed like it "fit" a certain way, but
> my gears tend to barely catch ever since I replaced the
> clutch.
>
> Could this problem be caused directly from the new clutch,
> or is it more possible that it is the mechanical alignment
> of the shifter on the rod?  Or, should I focus more on the
> type/amount of trans fluid in the tranny?  I changed the
> tranny fluid when I was in there messing with the clutch
> replacement.

I'd check every thing. A trany cost too much.

>
>
> It seems to be worse when it's colder.  (aha!  someone
> please tell me what that means!)
>
> BTW, please excuse my typos in my "electrical problem solved"
> post!
>
> Ken

  John
1990 CQ