Installing transmission filter

82 GT · 10-17-2003, 10:55 PM

How hard/simple is it to change the tranny filter on a C-4?
Is it as as simple as dropping the pan and popping in the new filter and gasket?
I'm getting putting the final touches on my new engine installation and getting ready to fire her up soon!! I figured before I fill up the tranny with new fluid, I may as well change the filter......huh?

andy669 · 10-18-2003, 08:06 AM

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Originally posted by 82 GT
Is it as as simple as dropping the pan and popping in the new filter and gasket?

Yep, thats pretty much it. How bad does the fluid look? If its pretty bad I'd flush the convertor as best as you can.

Andy

82 GT · 10-18-2003, 09:42 AM

There is no fluid in it all right now because I just installed the new engine a few weeks ago. I'm just finishing up the little odds & ends before I start it up for the first time. The converter is new also.
I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea. It's probably the best time to do it actually.

andy669 · 10-18-2003, 07:21 PM

If your convertor is new, it shouldnt need flushed. Put some fluid in it before you install it, how much depends on the convertor. Could be 1 to 3 quarts approximately.

Andy

10-17-2003, 10:55 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Installing transmission filter How hard/simple is it to change the tranny filter on a C-4? Is it as as simple as dropping the pan and popping in the new filter and gasket? I'm getting putting the final touches on my new engine installation and getting ready to fire her up soon!! I figured before I fill up the tranny with new fluid, I may as well change the filter......huh? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-18-2003, 09:42 AM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	There is no fluid in it all right now because I just installed the new engine a few weeks ago. I'm just finishing up the little odds & ends before I start it up for the first time. The converter is new also. I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea. It's probably the best time to do it actually. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-18-2003, 07:21 PM	#4
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	If your convertor is new, it shouldnt need flushed. Put some fluid in it before you install it, how much depends on the convertor. Could be 1 to 3 quarts approximately. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

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