Transmission / DS question

[AzMarauder]

Installed my Metal Matrix DS Sunday. Had the MM up on 4 jackstands (relatively level).

I just knew I was going to have trans fluid all over the place as I tried to get the old out and stuff the new one in.

I didn't have a drop come out of the tailshaft.... and the input shaft seemed bone dry. Is that normal?

:help:

[Dave Compson]

Its been a long time since i changed my shaft, but i dont remember any fluids comming out. It was a quick and clean upgrade. No more bad vibes when im going insane fast.

[Bradley G]

You would have a problem if the trans fluid was leaking from the rear seal, on the transmission.

[AzMarauder]

You would have a problem if the trans fluid was leaking from the rear seal, on the transmission.
Thanks both......
I have no experience with automatics at all. With a standard, if you pull the drive shaft the input shaft / yoke on the DS would be wet... and if the angle was wrong you would leak fluid out the tail shaft housing until you got the new DS back in.

I expected much the same on the auto... apparently that isn't the case.

Tks again...

[MM2004]

Typically, jacking the front of the vehicle in the air would produce trans. fluid to leak. Sitting level I have had some leak and some not.

I would not worry and consider yourself fortunate to not have a mess to clean up, IMHO.

Mike.


Installed my Metal Matrix DS Sunday. Had the MM up on 4 jackstands (relatively level).

I just knew I was going to have trans fluid all over the place as I tried to get the old out and stuff the new one in.

I didn't have a drop come out of the tailshaft.... and the input shaft seemed bone dry. Is that normal?

:help:

[David Morton]

You're alright.

It's always best to insure seal life by making sure it gets a little assembly lube by smearing some on the tailshaft before installing it then wiping any excess off the outside of the seal after it's installed so it doesn't attract dirt.