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bukzin is currently offline  bukzin   United States
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Taking coach into local shop for our transmission leak.

What else might a good shop look at while its on the rack?

Guess a new filter and fluid are a must,
but what else should I have them check out or adjust?



Thanks!

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72374 is a reply to message #72373] Sun, 31 January 2010 13:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John Wright is currently offline  John Wright   United States
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If you require any real work on the transmission take it down to Manny in
San Jose or Jim K in Fremont. Most local transmission shops don't know the
TH425 transmission and don't have the correct tools to work on it. Make
sure they use the correct filter and not a generic unit. Also make sure
they install the O-ring correctly on the filter. Excuse me if I sound too
defensive on a local shop doing work on the coach, but I do not trust anyone
that does not know GMC.

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On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Taking coach into local shop for our transmission leak.
>
> What else might a good shop look at while its on the rack?
>
> Guess a new filter and fluid are a must,
> but what else should I have them check out or adjust?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72380 is a reply to message #72374] Sun, 31 January 2010 14:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I am with John on his statement. That is why we paid to be towed here to Miguel's, trust.
If the rear pan is leaking you will nead to get that gasket from Manny as he is the only one that has them. He tells me that rear pan leak can be fixed without pulling the transmission if a person knows how to do it. Mine has been leaking for 2 years at the rear pan, and keeps getting worse. While we are at Miguel's that will be fixed. I hate any kind of leak on my vehicles.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72421 is a reply to message #72380] Sun, 31 January 2010 18:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've always double o-ringed the filter neck when installing a new
filter....Just what I do.



Mike in NS




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>
> I am with John on his statement. That is why we paid to be towed here to
> Miguel's, trust.
> If the rear pan is leaking you will nead to get that gasket from Manny as
> he is the only one that has them. He tells me that rear pan leak can be
> fixed without pulling the transmission if a person knows how to do it. Mine
> has been leaking for 2 years at the rear pan, and keeps getting worse. While
> we are at Miguel's that will be fixed. I hate any kind of leak on my
> vehicles.
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filter 'O' rings [message #72425 is a reply to message #72421] Sun, 31 January 2010 20:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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[quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Sun, 31 January 2010 16:47]I've always double o-ringed the filter neck when installing a new
filter....Just what I do.



Mike in NS

>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


Mike,

What size is that 'O' ring? Is the filter shipped with two
of them?

Anyone have a part number on it?

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

[Updated on: Sun, 31 January 2010 20:53]

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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72446 is a reply to message #72425] Mon, 01 February 2010 06:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Just use the old one and the new one that comes with the filter and
you'll be OK.

On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:53 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> [quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Sun, 31 January 2010 16:47]I've always double o-ringed the filter neck when installing a new
> filter....Just what I do.
>
>
>
> Mike in NS
>
>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>
> Mike,
>
> What size is that 'O' ring?  Is the filter shipped with two
> of them?
>
> Anyone have a part number on it?
>
>
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> 1977 Palm Beach
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part numbers [message #72476 is a reply to message #72374] Mon, 01 February 2010 12:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bukzin is currently offline  bukzin   United States
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Also make sure
they install the O-ring correctly on the filter. Excuse me if I sound too
defensive on a local shop doing work on the coach, but I do not trust anyone
that does not know GMC.

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On Location at Florida Space Coast


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

John,


Questions about that 'O' ring.

Does it come with the filter?
Did I read somewhere that 2 are needed?

Any part numbers or photos for it?

Thanks again!

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] part numbers [message #72477 is a reply to message #72476] Mon, 01 February 2010 12:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John Wright is currently offline  John Wright   United States
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Richard,
Typically the O-ring comes with the new filter in the box and common
practice has been to take the O-ring off the filter that your replacing and
use 2 together. I do not know of any part number for the O-ring but they
are usually a black Buna-N material and most transmission shops should have
them. The AC PF-169 was the filter of choice, but they are hard to find any
more.

J.R. Wright
On Location at Florida Space CoastOn Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 1:33 PM, Richard <
bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Also make sure
> they install the O-ring correctly on the filter. Excuse me if I sound too
> defensive on a local shop doing work on the coach, but I do not trust
> anyone
> that does not know GMC.
>
>
>
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> John,
>
>
> Questions about that 'O' ring.
>
> Does it come with the filter?
> Did I read somewhere that 2 are needed?
>
> Any part numbers or photos for it?
>
> Thanks again!
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> 1977 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] part numbers [message #72479 is a reply to message #72477] Mon, 01 February 2010 13:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Wix still makes these filters.

When I needed one, I got it out of stock from my friend's speed shop warehouse.

Ken Burton - N9KB
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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72488 is a reply to message #72446] Mon, 01 February 2010 13:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Steve, I was napping......<g>
Use old one from old filter and add it to the new one that comes with the
new filter..

While you have the pan off, do you want to add a drain plug for future usage
if you do it yourself...it will keep you from getting tranny fluid on hands,
wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, between shoulder blades, down back....and an
assortment of other places....

Mike in NS




On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:

> Just use the old one and the new one that comes with the filter and
> you'll be OK.
>
> On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:53 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > [quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Sun, 31 January 2010 16:47]I've
> always double o-ringed the filter neck when installing a new
> > filter....Just what I do.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike in NS
> >
> >>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> >
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > What size is that 'O' ring? Is the filter shipped with two
> > of them?
> >
> > Anyone have a part number on it?
> >
> >
> > --
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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72493 is a reply to message #72488] Mon, 01 February 2010 14:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Kingsley Coach wrote on Mon, 01 February 2010 13:47

Thanks Steve, I was napping......<g>
Use old one from old filter and add it to the new one that comes with the
new filter..

While you have the pan off, do you want to add a drain plug for future usage
if you do it yourself...it will keep you from getting tranny fluid on hands,
wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, between shoulder blades, down back....and an
assortment of other places....

Mike in NS




Or if you have an extra $185 laying around you can do this:
http://www.ragusarv.com/ Look at the RV-30

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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72554 is a reply to message #72488] Mon, 01 February 2010 22:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mike,
I have the Ragusa pan on my trans.

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 12:47 PM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Steve, I was napping......<g>
> Use old one from old filter and add it to the new one that comes with the
> new filter..
>
> While you have the pan off, do you want to add a drain plug for future usage
> if you do it yourself...it will keep you from getting tranny fluid on hands,
> wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, between shoulder blades, down back....and an
> assortment of other places....
>
> Mike in NS
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Just use the old one and the new one that comes with the filter and
>> you'll be OK.
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:53 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > [quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Sun, 31 January 2010 16:47]I've
>> always double o-ringed the filter neck when installing a new
>> > filter....Just what I do.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Mike in NS
>> >
>> >>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >
>> >
>> > Mike,
>> >
>> > What size is that 'O' ring?  Is the filter shipped with two
>> > of them?
>> >
>> > Anyone have a part number on it?
>> >
>> >
>> > --
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>> > 1977 Palm Beach
>> > Chico California
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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72587 is a reply to message #72554] Tue, 02 February 2010 08:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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For those of you with the Ragusa Transmission Pan, Does the lower bottom
present any concern regarding road obstacles? Being that the Ragusa pan is
aluminum, I'd be afraid of cracking it should I encounter an unexpected
obstacle. The stock steel pan would just dent under moderate impact.

I'm still on the fence regarding buying a Ragusa Pan. I like the benefits,
but the fragility of the aluminum pan is a big concern for me.

What say the experienced ones?

Thanks,
Les Burt
Montreal
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Mike,
I have the Ragusa pan on my trans.


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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72592 is a reply to message #72587] Tue, 02 February 2010 09:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Les Burt wrote on Tue, 02 February 2010 09:41

For those of you with the Ragusa Transmission Pan, Does the lower bottom
present any concern regarding road obstacles? Being that the Ragusa pan is
aluminum, I'd be afraid of cracking it should I encounter an unexpected
obstacle. The stock steel pan would just dent under moderate impact.

I'm still on the fence regarding buying a Ragusa Pan. I like the benefits,
but the fragility of the aluminum pan is a big concern for me.

What say the experienced ones?

Thanks,
Les Burt
Montreal
75 EL2




Les,

I have been using the Ragusa pan for over 10 years with no problems.

Gene Dotson
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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72599 is a reply to message #72488] Tue, 02 February 2010 10:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It's nice to have a drain plug, but not looking at the bottom of the
pan is like not completing a sexual contact.
The debris at the bottom of the pan gives you an indication of what is
happening.
Complete your function.

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Steve, I was napping......<g>
> Use old one from old filter and add it to the new one that comes with the
> new filter..
>
> While you have the pan off, do you want to add a drain plug for future usage
> if you do it yourself...it will keep you from getting tranny fluid on hands,
> wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, between shoulder blades, down back....and an
> assortment of other places....
>
> Mike in NS
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Just use the old one and the new one that comes with the filter and
>> you'll be OK.
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:53 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > [quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Sun, 31 January 2010 16:47]I've
>> always double o-ringed the filter neck when installing a new
>> > filter....Just what I do.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Mike in NS
>> >
>> >>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >
>> >
>> > Mike,
>> >
>> > What size is that 'O' ring?  Is the filter shipped with two
>> > of them?
>> >
>> > Anyone have a part number on it?
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Bukzin
>> > 1977 Palm Beach
>> > Chico California
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magnetic drain plug [message #72604 is a reply to message #72599] Tue, 02 February 2010 10:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I assume folks with the Ragusa pan
and using one, right?

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: magnetic drain plug [message #72608 is a reply to message #72604] Tue, 02 February 2010 11:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have the Ragusa pan on my transmission, (Thanks to Bill Harvey, Western States). After installing the AL radiator, my temp gauge is basically resting on the peg at the low end of the VDO gauge. It only moves when I climb the 3.5 miles of unimproved road to the top of Flagpole Knob, VA. Then, it may indicate a 20 degree F temperature difference. The Ragusa pan does have one small chip in one of the fins, it did hit something, and did not shatter. Chip is old, do not know when it happened. Not on my watch.
Since the pan is AL, I also attached a strong magnet (from old hard drive) to the drain plug. Pull the plug, and most if not all of the metal chips are stuck to the plug. Simple enough way to reduce metal chips going where you do not want them.
I believe the Ragusa pan is worth the money and I really like the extra fluid capacity.

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Re: [GMCnet] magnetic drain plug [message #72614 is a reply to message #72608] Tue, 02 February 2010 12:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sticking a magnet on the plug is a brilliant idea! I've thought about
getting a magnetic plug but this is even easier. I have a few rare
earth button magnets that would do the job.

Thank you!

Larry Davick
Ljdavick at comcast.net

On Feb 2, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> I have the Ragusa pan on my transmission, (Thanks to Bill Harvey,
> Western States). After installing the AL radiator, my temp gauge is
> basically resting on the peg at the low end of the VDO gauge. It
> only moves when I climb the 3.5 miles of unimproved road to the top
> of Flagpole Knob, VA. Then, it may indicate a 20 degree F
> temperature difference. The Ragusa pan does have one small chip in
> one of the fins, it did hit something, and did not shatter. Chip is
> old, do not know when it happened. Not on my watch.
> Since the pan is AL, I also attached a strong magnet (from old hard
> drive) to the drain plug. Pull the plug, and most if not all of the
> metal chips are stuck to the plug. Simple enough way to reduce
> metal chips going where you do not want them.
> I believe the Ragusa pan is worth the money and I really like the
> extra fluid capacity.
>
> Tom Phipps,
> 75 GMC Ex-Avion
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Re: [GMCnet] magnetic drain plug [message #72615 is a reply to message #72614] Tue, 02 February 2010 13:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When it comes to magnets there are the standard and the stronger ones.
We sell the stronger ones, but people call and el us were overpriced
until we found from the supplier why they were charging us more.
The standard ones do not catch much compared to our strong ones.

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Sticking a magnet on the plug is a brilliant idea!  I've thought about
> getting a magnetic plug but this is even easier. I have a few rare
> earth button magnets that would do the job.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Larry Davick
> Ljdavick at comcast.net
>
> On Feb 2, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I have the Ragusa pan on my transmission, (Thanks to Bill Harvey,
>> Western States).  After installing the AL radiator, my temp gauge is
>> basically resting on the peg at the low end of the VDO gauge.  It
>> only moves when I climb the 3.5 miles of unimproved road to the top
>> of Flagpole Knob, VA.  Then, it may indicate a 20 degree F
>> temperature difference.  The Ragusa pan does have one small chip in
>> one of the fins, it did hit something, and did not shatter.  Chip is
>> old, do not know when it happened.  Not on my watch.
>> Since the pan is AL, I also attached a strong magnet (from old hard
>> drive) to the drain plug.  Pull the plug, and most if not all of the
>> metal chips are stuck to the plug.  Simple enough way to reduce
>> metal chips going where you do not want them.
>> I believe the Ragusa pan is worth the money and I really like the
>> extra fluid capacity.
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Trans service [message #72629 is a reply to message #72587] Tue, 02 February 2010 16:55 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Les,

I decided against putting one on The Blue Streak because of the fact that
there are quite a few unimproved roads in the Outback and God knows what you
might hit.

Manny suggested I fit a Ragusa aluminum cover to the 3.21 to 1 final drive
he rebuilt for me but I decided against that too for the same reason. I
added a drain plug to the steel one to facilitate changing the oil.

I was told by one GMC vendor that he didn't sell them because he had
problems with them being porous.

I bought a steel pan on eBay with a bung in it for a thermocouple and I
added a drain plug, however, Jim K makes a good point the crud in the bottom
of the pan tells you what's going on in the trans.

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Les Burt
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Trans service

For those of you with the Ragusa Transmission Pan, Does the lower bottom
present any concern regarding road obstacles? Being that the Ragusa pan is
aluminum, I'd be afraid of cracking it should I encounter an unexpected
obstacle. The stock steel pan would just dent under moderate impact.

I'm still on the fence regarding buying a Ragusa Pan. I like the benefits,
but the fragility of the aluminum pan is a big concern for me.

What say the experienced ones?

Thanks,
Les Burt
Montreal
75 EL2

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