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by Fische
Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Transmission Warranty Update and Question
Replies: 14
Views: 7966

Thanks SMJ. I was wondering. I haven't done much transmission work but want to keep it in good condition due to all teh other problems. Looking at a new radiator. Any suggestions for an aftermarket?
by Fische
Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:01 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Transmission Warranty Update and Question
Replies: 14
Views: 7966

$3000 is a lot but at least they furhter acknowledge the issue it should help the NHTSA investigation and the class action lawsuit for the failure. The car is smoother then it has been since I bought it a year ago. I noticed a huge difference with shifting and idle even when removing the drain plug ...
by Fische
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Transmission Warranty Update and Question
Replies: 14
Views: 7966

Dropped the Path off at the dealer last night. They looked at the ATF and said it was dark but not contaminated, neither was the coolant. Great News! they said that the universals needed replaced and quoted me a price. For lack of time I am having them do the repair but do not have to replace the tr...
by Fische
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Second external Trans Oil Cooler.
Replies: 10
Views: 8077

I may be confused about the second cooler idea. I have been told that ATF is normally orperating from 180-220F. Engine coolant around 220F. How does the engine coolant "cool" the ATF if it is at a higher temperature. If anything, shouldn't the coolant heat the ATF up (possibly for colder c...
by Fische
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Transmission Warranty Update and Question
Replies: 14
Views: 7966

Transmission Warranty Update and Question

I just took my 2005 Path 84,XXX miles in for a shimmy from 40 mph to 60 mph for fear of coolant-ATF comingling and found that to not be the case. I verified green coolant and good ATF but wanted to check with dealer. The tech verified coolant sample I brought in and said I do not have comingling. Th...

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